The good news is, our God is a God who perfectly orchestrates His plan.
The three staff members returned to Midwest Mission with hearts broken for what breaks God’s heart, and a list of needs that they had witnessed, one of the top priorities being mattresses and medical supplies.
On the first Monday back at Midwest Mission, Chantel and Mallory walked to the third warehouse for break time. As they turned the corner, they could see piles stacked 10 feet in the air. They peered around the pallet racking to get a better look. There, in the middle of the third warehouse, were stacks and stacks of mattresses.
Little did they know, while they were in Jamaica seeing the vast need for mattresses, Ramon Ortiz, Operations Specialist, was traveling to Southern Illinois to pick up a load of donated mattresses.
Our God works in mysteriously perfect ways.
It was quickly decided that these mattresses would go to Jamaica to be distributed to some of the same organizations where they had seen the desperate need for mattresses.
On Wednesday, May 3, that shipment came to life. The container backed into the loading dock, the fork lifts revved, and supplies were moved into the container.
We always send what is asked for, but how much greater is it when we can hear the ask in-person, and make it happen just one month later. We were able to send exactly what they needed because God knew those needs.
This shipment contained 34 mattresses. It also included 25 bikes, 334 little girl outfits, 304 Cover Them With Love Quilts, 83 tarps from Lamar Advertising, medical supplies such as gauze, syringes, bandages, sanitary wipes, linens, gloves, masks, a phlebotomy chair, walkers, crutches, canes, wheelchairs, and so much more.
Total weight: 19,165 lbs
Total value: $97,267.20
We are able to show God’s love in a practical way in Jamaica because YOU listen to the nudge to pray, donate, and serve. You are part of God’s plan at Midwest Mission.
It is an honor and a blessing to be a part of this ministry, and to see God at work.
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During the prayer circle for the shipment, Chantel shared a little more about the trip. You can watch her story here.
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