Continuing to Ship Humanitarian Aid |
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Shipment to Haiti En Route |
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A Food For The Poor container was loaded on Tuesday, April 5 for our friends in Haiti.
The load was prayed over by staff and volunteers who were on campus.
The shipment was filled with the following items:
- 560 Midwest Mission Student Kits
- 22,625 trash bags
- 1,020 cases of disinfectant wipes
- 3,800 sponges
- 4,470 lbs of redirected tarps
- 1,300 pairs of latex gloves
- 900 packs of clothespins
- 360 lbs of hygiene supplies
- 144 cases of antibacterial hand cleaner
- 1,500 clothesline
- 128 lbs redirected furniture
- 1,200 pairs of work gloves
- 1 freezer
- 90 hospital gowns
and so much more!
Value: $114,911.00
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Ukraine to Receive Rice Meal Packs |
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Partnerships are key to what Midwest Mission does. This past week, Opertions Manager, Brad Walton, received a request from partner, Northstar Foundation - to help with Operation Ukraine, another non-profit requesting food for Ukraine.
Brad says, "I was then contacted by the Director of Operation Ukraine, Kathy Caden. Operation Ukraine, based in Columbus, MS, was founded in 1999 and concentrates on helping in Ukraine and Haiti.
They have a warehouse space for goods and apartments in Poland from which goods are distributed in smaller truckloads to the war-torn regions needing it most.
Midwest Mission agreed to send 12,000 rice meal packs that, when prepared, will feed 72,000 people. Midwest Mission's Operations Specialist Ramon Ortiz, will transport the shipment April 11, to Mississippi. It will then be shipped to Poland and is slated to arrive in three to four weeks.
Value: $12,000
Volunteers and staff prayed over the load of much-needed humanitarian relief before its departure.
Operation Ukraine has no website but can be found on Facebook with stories and pictures.
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BIG Weekend of Food Pack Events |
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Concord Trinity UMC
St. Louis, MO
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First UMC - Springfield, IL |
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First UMC - Springfield, IL |
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Between Concord Trinity UMC and Springfield First UMC, 17,152 Rice Meal Packs were assembled last weekend. Thanks to these efforts, over 100,000 people will receive a nutritious meal in their time of crisis. Many of these meals will be shipped to Haiti at the end of April, as Springfield First has a close relationship with that country and set a goal of providing 100,000 meals to them. The event was held over a four-day span, and their congregation filled 15,600 bags, just shy of their goal.
Concord Trinity had a great time of fellowship, with their 85 participants donating over 200 hours assemble 1,552 Rice Meal Packs.
Thank you all for your commitment to showing the love of Christ in such a practical way.
Contact Gene Turner, Mission in Motion Manager to discuss setting up your off-site mission.
Gene@midwestmission.org. or 309-331-3766
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Early Response Team Training |
In cooperation with the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, Midwest Mission hosted 21 new Early Response Team members involved in a 2-day training on April 1 and 2. The Early Response Teams provide a caring presence in the aftermath of a disaster, under very specific guidelines that enable a team to be productive without causing further harm or being a burden to the affected community.ext Link
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If you are interested in this program, please contact Gene Turner:
gene@midwestmission.org or 309-331-3766.T
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"We love because He first loved us."
1 John 4:19
Have a prayer request? Send it to: office@midwestmission.org
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Feature HeaSpecial Request for Help at Midwest Mission
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We Need You!
Available Tuesdays and/or Thursdays?Inventory Specialist, Sarah, could use your assistance in sorting in-kind donations on campus.
Contact Reservations Specialist Pat Wright,
to check schedules for specific dates/needs.
Pat@midwestmission.org 217-697-4063
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MIDWEST MISSION WEEKLY PROJECTS
Work of the Mission Volunteers
Kits completed
- 30 Feminine Hygiene Kits
- 208 Birthing Kits
- 90 Personal Dignity Kits
- 2,400 Student Kits
- 17,152 Rice Meal Packs - First UMC in Springfield, IL and Concord Trinity UMC in St. Louis, MO
Other work done
- Desks - built, applied polyurethane
- Repaired bikes
- Repaired sewing machines
- Cleaned
- Counted items into inventory
Disbursements
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Food For The Poor, Haiti (details in story, above) Value: $114,911.00
Midwest Mission is able to do this work because of your generous donations and willingness to volunteer. Thank you!
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2024 Volunteer Matrix Calendar
Is Now Open
Bring your team or book yourself for a Mission Journey.
Reservation link below
2022 Full-Week Availability
May 15 - 20 newly available
June 5 - 10 (7 rooms) newly available
July 4 - July 8
July 10 - 14 (4 rooms) newly available
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:
or call 217-697-4063
Click below to check our calendar for all openings.
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Volunteers at Work
April 4 - 8, 2022
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Chuck and Karen Porter
Brighton, IL
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Susan Ryon
Des Moines, IL
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Russel & Heidi Hirschy
Markesan, WI
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Harvey & Mary Davis
Hazelton, IA
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Green Trails UMW
Chesterfield, MO
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Purchis Family
Williamsville, IL
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The Family Church
Neenah, WI
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