January 26, 2024

Needed Supplies on the Way to Honduras

Second International Shipment of the Year

One of the best parts of January is when we get to start shipping again! Every year, our partners close for a few weeks in December. By the time we get to January, we are on our toes, ready to start sending supplies.


A few weeks ago, we sent our first international shipment — it went to Food For The Poor in Florida where they will separate the supplies and pre-stage them in nine different countries.


On Tuesday, January 23, we sent our second international shipment of the year. This one is heading to San Pedro Sula, Honduras. 


We packed a LOT of needed supplies into this container. Our shelves in the third warehouse were empty after we loaded everything!


This shipment included:

  • 146 Birthing Kits (we will continue shipping what we have in inventory even though we are discontinuing this kit)
  • 28 Electric sewing machines
  • 6 Treadle sewing machines
  • 90 Midwest Mission Desks
  • 840 Student Kits
  • 117 Little girl outfits
  • 28 Twin mattresses
  • 35 Tarps - Lamar Advertising
  • Hygiene supplies
  • Cleaning supplies
  • And a lot of medical supplies


This shipment weighed 23,940 lbs with a monetary value of $143,534.98.


We are SO excited to witness how God is going to work through our shipments in 2024. We don’t know where we will send items, or what will be requested to send, but we know God has a hand in it all!

Mission in Motion Manager, Gene Turner — Mission Journey to Haiti

Our Mission in Motion Manager, Gene Turner, and his wife Brenda will be spending the next week serving the people of Haiti. They are serving alongside Brenda's father who spends several months volunteering for Josean Ministries every year. They brought with them several requested items for the mission they are working with.


At Midwest Mission, Gene handles our Off-Site Events, the largest event being our Rice Meal Packs. He is constantly planning and executing events that will supply resources for people who do not have even the most basic necessities.


Now, Gene and Brenda will be able to personally hand out the items so many of you spent time and resources on in order to provide for the least of these. Rice Meals, hygiene supplies, school supplies, medical supplies, little girls’ dresses and boys’ outfits… all of these items have the potential to change lives. The people they encounter will be shown God’s love in a practical way through needed resources. They will know the love of Christ, and know they are loved by so many in the Midwestern United States. 


We look forward to sharing stories from their trip when they get back to the United States!


Please be praying for Gene and Brenda as they embark on this journey. Pray for safety and wisdom, encouragement and excitement, and pray God will use them in great ways.

God is doing great things at Midwest Mission! We combined some of our most recent "God Moments" into a publication called "God is On the Move."


Using the button below, you can download the stories and share with someone you know!

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January Church Bulletin Insert

We offer monthly church bulletin inserts that you can slide in your church's bulletin. These inserts keep your congregation up-to-date on our current needs and upcoming events!

Download January Bulletin PDF

You can purchase these items at your local store, or make them, and take them to Midwest Mission or a Collection Site near you. You can also buy items online and have them shipped right to Midwest Mission.


Lotion

8-10 oz. bottles

click here to purchase online


Diaper Ointment

2 oz. (we do not accept A+D brand)

click here to purchase online


We will continue to accept other sizes of quilts, but our priority is 42"x72" to meet our partners' needs.

Prayers to Lift Up

This week, please pray for Gene, our Mission in Motion Manager, and his wife Brenda as they serve communities in Haiti. Pray for protection and guidance, and pray that lives will be changed in Christ's name.


"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Isaiah 41:10

Midwest Mission Weekly Projects

Work of the Mission Volunteers


Work Done

  • Sorting gloves
  • Bike Shop
  • Sewing Machine Repair Shop
  • Desk Shop


Disbursements

  • Sugar Creek UMC, Chatham, IL : 36 Toothpaste Tubes Value: $12.96
  • Honduras, Food For The Poor: See story above!
  • Haiti: See story above!


Midwest Mission is able to do this work because of your generous donations and willingness to volunteer. Thank you!



Share some GOD news with those you love!

Do you have family or friends that need some GOOD News - GOD News - to uplift them? If so please click on the button below and share the link provided. The more we can spread the word about the work God is doing here, the more we can make the world a happier place.

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Volunteer at Midwest Mission

Dates are available in 2023, 2024, and 2025


Need a Saturday option for team volunteering

or assistance in booking? Contact Pat Wright at pat@midwestmission.org or 217-697-4063


Click below to check calendar openings and to reserve your spots.


Volunteer Reservation Calendar



2025 Volunteer Calendar is open for dorm reservations!


Go to our Reservation Calendar, log in, reserve your rooms, and submit payment for your Non-refundable Reservation Fee via credit card or electronic check. We will email you the Access Code to reserve Volunteer Shifts for your team. You must complete this step for your team to volunteer at Midwest Mission.


For local teams and individuals: Volunteer Shifts will only be available 3 months ahead of time. For example, December 1, 2023 you will be able to reserve Volunteer Shifts for March of 2024.


Thank you for your patience as we try to improve the reservation experience for both local teams and those staying in the dorm.

Volunteers at Work

January 22-26, 2024

Volunteer Leaders

Ron and Sharon Monroe

Glen Carbon, IL

Volunteer Teams

Union Reunion

St. Louis, Missouri

Clarence Harms

Brillion, WI

SASED AM

Riverton, IL

SASED PM

Riverton, IL

We are so grateful for all our local and regular volunteers, and the time they give towards volunteering at Midwest Mission. We appreciate their passion and dedication to the ministry!

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