August 23, 2024

Requests Fulfilled After Trip to Honduras

In May, five Midwest Mission staff members traveled to San Pedro Sula, Honduras to visit and learn from the organizations that receive Midwest Mission supplies. They traveled with Food For The Poor, our partner who serves Latin American and Caribbean countries. The team visited CEPUDO, the organization who distributes supplies for Food For The Poor in Honduras.


While there, it was a priority to talk with recipients to learn how we can improve our Kits and the other supplies we send. Whether at the Maternity Clinic, the Agriculture School, Angels of Hope Homes, or CEPUDO’s warehouse, the team learned a lot about what items were needed, and ways to improve how we do things here at Midwest Mission. You can learn more about the trip in our Summer Update.


The organizations shared their needs, and so upon return, the goal was to send a shipment that fulfilled some of their specific needs. Sarah Frazee, Inventory Specialist, who was on the trip headed up finding the supplies they requested. She found cooking ware for the Agriculture School, medical equipment for the Maternity Clinic, and other items for the Angels of Hope homes.


Another request was for school desks! CEPUDO was building 11 schools throughout Honduras that needed desks. While there, we talked through how many they would need: 180 — that's a lot of desks!


This week, that shipment came to fruition! On Tuesday, August 20, a container was filled with supplies that will bless the communities Midwest Mission visited back in May. 


The shipment included:

  • 20 Bed Packs
  • 40 Cover Them With Love Quilts
  • 9 Electric Sewing Machines
  • 280 Student Kits
  • 180 Student Desks
  • Fire Equipment
  • 78 Dometic coolers
  • Medical supplies
  • Cooking ware
  • Gloves
  • Mattresses


The value of this shipment was $252,143.00!

We look forward to hearing how the items you provide have made a difference in the communities of Honduras. 

Supplies Sent to Haiti

On Wednesday, August 21, another shipment left the warehouses. This one is headed to Port Au Prince, Haiti. This is only the second shipment to Haiti we’ve been able to send this year, because of the riots that took place earlier this year. 


Haiti is still in desperate need of so many items. Because of you (our donors, prayer warriors, and volunteers), together we are able to provide the tangible items they need to make an intangible difference in their lives.


They will receive:

  • 160 Layette Kits
  • 7,800 Cloth bags (corporate donation)
  • 10 Hospital Beds
  • 29 Mattresses
  • 2 Exam tables
  • 1 Sterilizer
  • 100 Canes
  • 40 Pairs of crutches
  • 160 Walkers
  • 20 Wheelchairs
  • 213 Orthopedic items (boots, splints, braces, etc.)


The value of this shipment was  $140,692.00.


Thank you for collecting and donating medical supplies, assembling kits, and praying for the ministry of Midwest Mission — your ministry. 

Back-to-School Supplies are on Sale!

It's Back-To-School season, which means school supplies are on sale! While you're out shopping for your kiddos, or if you miss the days of buying school supplies, pick up a few items for Student Kits!


You can download this Student Kit Shopping List to take with you to the store.


Right now, Walmart has these items at a great price:

- Boxes of 24 crayons  https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/152505497

- Boxes of 12 colored pencils  https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/225591124

- Notebooks  https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/589943666

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Prayers to Lift Up

This week, pray for those facing any obstacles that come from serving the Lord and that God would give them the patience and steadfastness to thrive amidst their hardship.



“Count it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”

- James 1:2-3

Our 2024 Summer Update is available for download! Using the button below, you can download the report and share with someone you know!

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August 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 August Bulletin PDF
  • Receiving Blankets
  • Must be 28"x28" to 32" x 32" and made out of new flannel
  • Our goal is 1,000 Receiving Blankets!


Click here to purchase these items online.



You can bring items to Midwest Mission or a Permanent Collection Site near you — or send them through the mail to 1001 Mission Drive, Pawnee, IL 62558.


Midwest Mission Weekly Projects

Work of the Mission Volunteers


Work Done


  • 50 Student Kits
  • 860 Rice Meals


  • Poly Shop
  • Desk Shop
  • Cleaning
  • Bike Shop
  • Bag Wipes



Disbursements


  • Calvary UMC, Normal, IL: Food Items, Value: $118.50
  • Nebraska City Food Pantry, Nebraska City, NE: Food Items, Value: $126.00
  • St. Martin de Porres, Springfield, IL: 55 Bikes, Value: $4,950.00
  • Lakeview Food Pantry, Lakeview, MI: Food Items, Value: $358.50



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.

Link to Share the Midwest Mission Newsletter

Ready to Get Involved?

Here are three ways you can get involved at Midwest Mission:


1. Host an Off-Site Event


We have several hands-on mission opportunities you can host at your location! Visit midwestmission.org/off-site to learn more. Contact Melissa Brookens at 217-483-7911 or melissa@midwestmission.org to book your event or for questions.


2. Serve From Home


You can serve people around the world from right at home! From sewing, to assembling kits, there's something for everyone. Learn how at midwestmission.org/at-home.

3. Volunteer at Midwest Mission

We have dates available in 2024 and 2025!  Click here to check calendar openings and to reserve your spots.



2025 and 2026 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.


Learn more at midwestmission.org/at-midwestmission.




Midwest Mission Iowa

If you would like to do the Midwest Mission Experience at our Jefferson, IA location, visit midwestmission.org/iowa - or reach out to Melissa Brookens.

Volunteers at Work

August 19-23, 2024

Volunteers Leaders



Howard Orndorff

Nebraska City, NE

Illinois Teams

Marshall UMC

Marshall, MI

NOMADS 2024


Union Reunion

St. Louis, MO

Douglas Avenue UMC

Springfield, IL

Iowa Teams

Cathy VanGundy and Family

Panora, IA

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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