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Fire Equipment Received at Midwest Mission Friday Afternoon |
Midwest Mission's Operations Specialist, Ramon Ortiz, stops to give a thumbs-up as he unloads
fire equipment donated by the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office, Springfield, IL Friday afternoon.
Today's gift included 16 hose nozzles/connectors, 30 SCBAs (self-contained breathing apparatus), 8 empty air tanks, 111 masks and 6 whoopie lights.
What a blessing! Fire equipment is needed in many countries to help keep fires tame and to help protect firefighters from the potential dangers of their jobs.
Did you know many fire stations get new equipment and find themselves with used equipment that no longer serves a purpose for them? This equipment could be of service for countries that don't easily have access to fire equipment or the funds to invest new equipment.
We invite you to help us garner additional equipment. Fire stations typically don't like to throw away equipment, yet do , because they may not realize there is a way to help people by donating it. Please help us get the word out.
Click the link above to find out more and to download a printable flyer with additional details that you can share with fire fighters and fire stations in your community.
Have additional questions? Call Operations Manager Brad Walton at 217-697-4563.
Midwest Mission: Sending Hope and Empowerment Around the World and Around the Corner.
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Updating Instructional Videos on Campus |
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Our videographer, Dayton, gets shots of volunteer, Jane Johnson, showing how to accurately weigh the rice meals. Every pack is valued at $1 and fees 6 people. |
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Exec. Director, Chantel Corrie, gives direction before the staff and volunteers come in to record one of several new instructional videos. |
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Sealing the rice meal bag is critical ... it's a count of five, then turn it upside down to ensure it is tight. Each detail is carefully thought out to best coordinate efforts. |
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Haiti Shipment Sent Tuesday, Jan. 12 |
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Midwest Mission disbursed 1,680 Personal Dignity Kits and 7,200 Rice Meals as part of the $251,923.40 shipment headed to FFTP in Coconut Creek, Florida. They will ship the kits to Port Au Prince, Haiti. Weighing around 30,306 lbs., This shipment will provide hygiene items and food to families and children in need.
In addition, 540 cases of disinfectant wipes, 192 cases of anibacterial hand cleaner, 200 stacking chairs, medical supplies, baby items, 110 cases of face masks and more.
The total shipment was valued at $251,923.40
We are grateful for the volunteer hours spent on- and off-site to assemble and verify kits, the financial donations, our many partners and, of course, the vast prayers that are prayed over Midwest Mission so that we can continue to be the hands and feet of Jesus across the globe.
Your contributions of time, talent, resources and mighty prayers are felt each time another shipment goes out. Thank you!
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MIDWEST MISION
WEEKLY PROJECTS
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Work of the Mission Volunteers
Projects completed
- 30 Student Kits
- 350 Personal Dignity Kits (PDKs)
- 150 Feminine Hygiene Kits
- 294 Layette Kits
- 100 Rice Meals
Other work done
- Desks - build, poly
- Sewing
- Counted items into inventory
- Repaired bicycles
- Repaired sewing machines
- Cleaned offices and warehouses
Midwest Mission is able to do this work because of your generous donations and willingness to volunteer. Thank you!
Disbursements
Food for the Poor, Haiti, See story above for details. Value: $251,923.00
Riverton Birth to Three, Riverton, IL redirected books and toys Value $912.00
One Stop Christmas Shop, Springfield, IL - 1-gallon zipper bags, 2 gallon zipper bags, deodorant, toothpaste, 8 oz bottles of hand sanitizer, UMCOR hygiene kits and more. Value: 65, 071.28.
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Karen and Chuck Porter
Brighton, IL
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Jane and Jeff Johnson
Glen Carbon, IL
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Sewing Group, First UMC
Springfield, IL
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Grace UMC
Jacksonville, IL
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Rita Smith
Springfield, IL
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Volunteers at Work
January 10-14, 2022
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"Without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him."
Hebrews 11:6 NRSV
Have a prayer request? Send it to: office@midwestmission.org
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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
January 17-21
February 7-11
February 21-25 (4 rooms available)
February 28 - March 4
August 29 - September 2
October 17-21 (3 rooms available)
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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