Save the Date for Midwest Mission Iowa’s Grand Opening!
God’s plan is always greater than our plan, we just have to follow along.
Back in November 2022, Midwest Mission’s board of directors and staff began to plan what it would look like to have a second location in Iowa. Danille Curtis had been our Iowa Coordinator for a couple of years, and she was excited to continue to grow the ministry opportunities available in Iowa. She was holding several volunteer days a month at Jefferson First United Methodist Church, and was seeing the excitement and the potential in the Jefferson community. With this information, the board of directors had agreed to a feasibility study that would be discussed in May 2023.
But, God had different plans.
Instead of a feasibility study being completed, by May 2023, what we can only determine was that the Holy Spirit had made a path for us to jump start an Iowa location. We had found a building that was perfect for warehouse, volunteer, and gift shop space, volunteers to assist, and a roar of excitement from anyone who caught wind of the plans. We listened to the Spirit’s direction, forced our foot off of the brake, and let God lead us.
And so, Midwest Mission Iowa became a reality. This location in Jefferson, Iowa is much like the Illinois location, offering volunteer shifts, accepting donations, and having a gift shop. Our hope is that more people are able to volunteer at Midwest Mission, and experience the joy that comes from serving.
On Saturday, June 17th, we are hosting the Grand Opening of Midwest Mission Iowa!
You are invited to the open house from 10 am - 2 pm. You will have the opportunity to learn about volunteering at this location, learn about the Loom Project, and shop at Midwest Mission Gifts, a Fair Trade gift shop.
We will also be hosting a Rice Meal Pack during the Grand Opening! We’d love to know if you are coming. Email iowa@midwestmission.org to let us know.
We are so excited to see how God will continue to use this ministry for the glory of His Kingdom. God has blessed and grown Midwest Mission in abundant ways, and our mission remains: bringing the hearts and hands of God's people together to transform resources into humanitarian relief.
Stay up to date about the Iowa location by following the Midwest Mission Iowa Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/midwestmissioniowa
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