In the wake of the recent disaster occurring areas in Illinois and the Philippines, I have been checking daily the Midwest Mission Distribution Center website ( www.midwestmissiondc.org ) for their participation in sending needed supplies.
November 19, MMDC reported the following:
"This morning, MMDC staff have been on conference calls with the IGRC and UMCOR to discuss action in the disaster areas of the Midwest, as well as the Philippines."
"Currently MMDC is loading up three pallets of Personal Dignity Kits and four pallets of UMCOR Cleaning Buckets for Gifford, IL to be delivered today. There may be the addition of some school supplies, we are waiting for confirmation that this is a current need. More information will follow as it unfolds."
Would you like to see 1st hand what it takes to be ready to respond to disasters in short notice. Consider being part of the annual March mission trip to Midwest Mission Distribution Center (located near Springfield, IL).
Our five day mission trip to MMDC in Chatham, IL is scheduled for Sunday, March 9, 2014 through Thursday, March 13, 2014. Our itinerary typically has the group leaving from the church at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 9, and returning to the church at 3:00 PM, Thursday, March 13. The cost for transportation, room and meals was $200 per participant last year. Karen Fritz and I will be determining trip details and cost in January.
So mark your 2014 calendars. Questions, need more details or to reserve your spot, Call me, Mike Strayer: 219-462-2354 or Karen Fritz : 219 -462-2949.
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