The Mission Sewing group at Leo Methodist Church in Leo, Indiana has been busy making handmade items at church and in their homes. On Sunday, October 8th, the sanctuary exploded with color, with over 82 quilts displayed on the backs of the chairs.  These quilts along with diapers, receiving blankets, baby sweaters, school bags, layette gowns, Feminine Hygiene Kits, and children’s clothes were prayed over and later counted, boxed, and sent on their way to Midwest Mission in Pawnee, IL.  

On October 22nd, Rachel Wahl, Ashlyn Scroggins, Breven Anderson, and Jacob Poppele packed 61 school bags with school supplies which will be sent to Midwest Mission. This was the third year these youth have packed school supplies to be sent to Midwest Mission.



On November 17th, John and Connie Bowman loaded their truck with 35 boxes of sewn items and delivered them to the Midwest Mission trailer in Noblesville. 

The boxes contained:

• 503 diapers
• 201 receiving blankets
• 89 Cover Them With Love Quilts
• 62 one-handled bags
• 61 filled one-handled bags
• 62 layette gowns
• 40 boys outfits
• 167 girls outfits
• 120 baby sweaters
• 60 waterproof bags, 60 carry bags, 60 one-handled bags, 189 night-time pads, and 360 day pads to make 60 Feminine Hygiene Kits

On November 17th, John and Connie Bowman loaded their truck with 35 boxes of sewn items and delivered them to the Midwest Mission trailer in Noblesville. 

The boxes contained:

• 503 diapers
• 201 receiving blankets
• 89 Cover Them With Love Quilts
• 62 one-handled bags
• 61 filled one-handled bags
• 62 layette gowns
• 40 boys outfits
• 167 girls outfits
• 120 baby sweaters
• 60 waterproof bags, 60 carry bags, 60 one-handled bags, 189 night-time pads, and 360 day pads to make 60 Feminine Hygiene Kits

Volunteering for Midwest Mission is not confined to the walls of our warehouses. The work churches like Leo do from home keeps Midwest Mission going. Volunteering off-site or from home is easily accessible for churches and individuals around the Midwest, allows more people to get involved in sending hope and empowerment around the world and around the corner, and keeps costs down for Midwest Mission. Keep in mind, we have Permanent Collection Sites available in nine different states to make delivering your items easy!

Thank you, Leo Methodist Church (and everyone else who serves from where you are) for your servant-like dedication to providing for the least of these. The items you make could change the life of the person on the receiving end.



Story submitted by Connie Bowman

"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another ... We love because he first loved us."

1 John 4:9-12,19

"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord."

Luke 2:11

The Savior is born! The greatest gift we could ever receive: the pure love of God, in the form of a baby, that will save the world.

We are so greatly loved by our Creator and our Savior. How could we keep that love to ourselves? We love others because Christ loved us first.

At Midwest Mission, we focus on showing God's love in a practical way, through needed items, community, and the joy that comes from serving. Join us in our mission, so that more people may know the love of Christ in tangible ways.

The gift of Christ is one we do not deserve, but it changed our lives forever. Because of Him, we know the love of God, and we are able to share that love with others. Don't hold it back!

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!

December 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!

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.

Liquid Household Cleaner

56-80 oz total (no spray bottles) - purchase here

Receiving Blankets

28"x28" - 32"x32" — can be store-bought or handmade — purchase here

Midwest Mission Weekly Projects

Work of the Mission Volunteers

Work Done

• Cleaning
• Desks
• Bikes
• Sewing Machines
• Trace Patterns
• Counting into inventory



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

Ready to Get Involved?

Host an Off-Site Event!

We have several easy, hands-on mission opportunities for all ages that your church can participate in. You can make an impact around the world from right where you are!

Learn more here

For more ways to get involved, including serving at Midwest Mission in Illinois or Iowa, or serving from home, go to midwestmission.org/get-involved.