February 10, 2023

Shipment #7 is Headed to Grenada

Grenada, located in the southeastern Caribbean, is one of our newer recipient countries. 38% of Grenadians live under the poverty line, many suffering because of droughts and inaccessible supplies. Food For The Poor works with in-country parters to get needed supplies to families who are suffering. They also have three children's homes, part of their Angels of Hope program, that receives items for 51 children. *


Being able to ship to Grenada means that we can help make a difference and impact the lives of those who are in need of basic resources. Our mission, although to send tangible resources, is also to send the intangibles - hope and empowerment to build a better life. We do this by praying over every item, every pallet, and every shipment that leaves the Midwest Mission building.


On Wednesday, February 8, a container arrived at Midwest Mission

The final destination: Grenada.


Click here to watch the time-lapse of this shipment being loaded.


This shipment included:

  • 840 Personal Dignity Kits
  • 140 Feminine Hygiene Kits
  • 200 Layette Kits
  • 2240 Student Kits
  • 120 Tarps
  • Redirect medical supplies
  • Redirect cleaning supplies
  • Blankets


Total Weight: 26,942 lbs

Total Value: $265,095.00


*Facts about Grenada from foodforthepoor.org

Mission Trip to Midwest Mission Sparks a Love Story

When Mark and Margie traveled to Midwest Mission with their mission team in November of 2004, they expected to learn about Midwest Mission and serve for the week.


While they did learn about Midwest Mission and serve, they also received something they didn't expect - a spark. A spark that would cause them to return one year later as Mr. and Mrs.

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Prayers to Lift Up

Please take a moment and pray for those impacted by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. Pray for peace and comfort for those who lost loved ones, pray for resources to reach those who need them most, and pray they will find hope and guidance from God in the midst of this crisis.


"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling."

Psalm 46:1-3

IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

WE WILL BE CLOSED TO VOLUNTEERS ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH.

Midwest Mission Weekly Projects

Work of the Mission Volunteers


Projects completed

  • 590 UMCOR Menstrual Hygiene Kits


Other work done

  • Bikes repaired
  • Desks built, polyurethaned
  • Cleaning
  • Stuffing Impact Report
  • Sorting donations
  • Counting items into inventory


Disbursements

  • Cultivators, Rantoul, IL: 214 UMCOR Hygiene Kits Value: $2,782.00
  • CICIM, Decatur, IL: 675 lb. of redirect bleacher wood for bunk beds Value: $2,200.50
  • Grenada (Food For The Poor): see story above


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



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Volunteers at Work

February 6-10, 2023

Volunteer Leaders

Chuck & Karen Porter

Brighton, IL

Volunteer Teams

St. Luke

Newton, IA

Athens UMC

Athens, IL

Trinity UMC

Charles City, IA

Union Reunion

St. Louis, MO

Douglas Avenue UMC

Springfield, IL

Will Turk

Chatham, IL

We are so grateful for all our 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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