Off-Site Missions Ramping Up |
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Layette Kits Made at South Side Christian Church, Springfield IL |
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On Wednesday, March 9, South Side Christian Church in Springfield, IL shared a meal and then carefully assembled Layette Kits. "This was a test run," said Midwest Mission Volunteer Coordinator, Barb Hedinger. "With Gene (Turner), our new Mission in Motion Manager, on board, we are expanding our off-site mission projects. It was a huge success.
"They were excited about the challenge of making 400 kits and it went well!"
Gene coordinated the efforts with South Side's mission team. Plus, Midwest Mission sent a team of staff, volunteer leaders and volunteers to oversee the project for the inaugural build. "It was so good to see so many different people of all ages, abilities hugging their completed Layette Kits and praying over them," Gene said.
The kits will be included in a shipment yet to be named and will bless mothers and their sweet babies.
Contact Gene to discuss how your church or organization can take on an off-site mission project. Gene@midwestmission.org or 309.331.3766. Let him know you heard about it in the Midwest Mission E-news.
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Feeding People Around the World with a Rice Meal Pack In Auburn, IN |
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On Tuesday, March 8, board member Pat and wife, Sharon Baumer led a Rice Meal pack in Auburn, Indiana.
It is a blessing to see churches and communities come together for the common good, sharing God's love in a practical way.
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Donations Always a Blessing |
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Medical Equipment from Mayo Clinic Will Provide Much-Needed Car |
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On Thursday, March 10, 22 pallets from the Mayo Clinic warehouse in Minnesota were pick up by Operations Specialist Ramon Ortiz.
The 22 pallets included medical equipment, eight walkers, two wheelchairs, one linen cart and one bedside table.
We will keep you posted as to when and where the supplies are shipped!
Thanks to board member, Tanya Oberg for coordinating the efforts.
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Lowrey Royale Organ Donated to Midwest Mission for Dorm |
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"I saw an old Kimball organ in a video during recent presentation at our church and decided Midwest Mission needed a new organ. Since we are in the business, it made sense," said MJ Brown.
"Yes," said Dave Brown, MJ's husband and president/ceo of Critchett's. "She called me and said 'Dave, you need to get a new organ to Midwest Mission.' So, I did,'" he said with a chuckle. Dave is the grandson of the founder of the business which started in 1922.
MJ Brown is involved in the music program at Panora UMC in Panora, IA.
She and a group of 10 to 12 folks from the church are planning a Mission Journey to campus in May. "We are excited to come and help out where we can."
When you and/or your group is ready to come and serve at Midwest Mission, contact Pat Wright, our reservations coordinator at 217-697-4063 or Pat@midwestmission.org. For more details visit our website. |
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"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul."
Psalm 143:8
Have a prayer request? Send it to: office@midwestmission.org
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MIDWEST MISSION
WEEKLY PROJECTS
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Wish list
We could use your help with these items to help people in their times of crisis. Our greatest needs currently are:
- Liquid laundry soap (any size)
- Liquid dish soap (any size)
Work of the Mission Volunteers
Kits complete
- 16 Birthing Kits
- 240 Home Care Kits
- 413 Layette Kit
- 1750 Personal Dignity Kits (PDKs)
Other work done
- Desks - sand, polyurethane
- Repaired bikes
- Repaired sewing machines
- Counted into inventory
- Sorted outfits
Midwest Mission is able to do this work because of your generous donations and willingness to volunteer. Thank you!
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2022 and 2023 Volunteer Matrix Calendar is open!
Bring your team or book yourself TODAY for a Mission Journey.
Reservation link below
2022 Full-Week Availability
July 4 - July 8
August 29 - September 2
There are also partial week opportunities and 2023 dates are available.
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Need help booking? Contact Pat Wright at:
pat@midwestmission.org
Click below to check our calendar for all openings.
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Volunteers at Work
March 7 - March 11, 2022
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Repaired bikes make jobs possible |
Putting together Personal Dignity Kits (PDKs) |
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Providing basic needs for cleaning |
Applying polyurethane to desk parts |
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Sealing in the love with supplies |
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Chuck and Karen Porter
Brighton, IL
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Ron and Sharon Monroe
Fairbury, IL
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DeBonis Family
Waterloo, IA, Bloomington and Taylorville, IL
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St. Joseph UMC
St. Joseph, IL
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Pathfinder Church
Portage, MI
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David Whitney
Ballwin, MO
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Alison and Roger Schlichting |
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