SEWING GROUP
The ladies will meet on Tuesday, September 8, from 9-11 am in the Wilma Mohler Room. They will finish cutting the fabric for school bags and continue to serge the bags. They will meet again on Tuesday, September 22, from 9-11 am in the mission room to continue sewing the school bags.
MAT WEAVING
Weaving will begin on September 16th, from 1-3 pm. Everyone is welcome to join us or weave at your convenience. We will begin accepting bags at that time.
PERSONAL HYGIENE KITS
August is Personal Dignity kit month. We are collecting personal hygiene items for people in disasters here in the US and around the world. By helping with this project, you are serving as the hands and feet of Jesus.
Here are the items needed for a kit:
- Hand towel (not kitchen)
- Washcloth (not dishcloth)
- Adult toothbrush (individually wrapped)
- Bar of soap (3-4 oz.)
- 12-19 oz. shampoo
- Deodorant 2-3 oz.
- Lotion 8-10 oz.
Place all items into a gallon resealable freezer bag.
FOOD PANTRY
The most current needs of the Community of Concern Food Pantry are soup crackers and Chunky soups. Food items can be placed in the grocery cart by the front desk.
We have put out the Tiger Cupboard box to accept donations for the food pantry at the schools. They are only taking product donations at this time. All items are needed.
HELP PACK HOPE DURING SERVING SEPTEMBER
Looking for a meaningful way to serve? Join us for the Serving September Blessing Bag Pack on September 24-25 at either Midwest Mission location. In just a two-hour volunteer shift, you'll help pack 12,000 Blessing Bags, enough to provide 72,000 nutritious meals for people facing hunger because of disasters, conflict, and humanitarian crises around the world. No experience is needed, and individuals, families, churches, businesses, and community groups are all welcome.
Volunteer shifts are available: Thursday, Sept. 24: 9–11 am, 1–3 pm, and 5–7 pm; Friday, Sept. 25: 9–11 am
Sign up for Iowa pack: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DADA922AAF8C52-64781345-iowa Come be part of something bigger than yourself and help bring hope to those who need it most.
