Mission Outreach
Vision
To support non-profit organizations that serve the hungry and homeless with a focus on life changing programs and well being.
To support non-profit organizations that serve the hungry and homeless with a focus on life changing programs and well being.
Bread Sunday Supports Family Sharing of Ozaukee County
Sunday, October 3rd
Bread Sunday is the traditional start to our Thanksgiving food collection for Family Sharing of Ozaukee County.
On Sunday, October 3rd, Mission Outreach will everyone a mini bread loaf or plate of muffins to enjoy at home. In return, everyone is invited to donate to the Thanksgiving fund for Family Sharing of Ozaukee County.
On Sunday, October 3rd, Mission Outreach will everyone a mini bread loaf or plate of muffins to enjoy at home. In return, everyone is invited to donate to the Thanksgiving fund for Family Sharing of Ozaukee County.
Disaster Relief Collections for UMCOR
We are a permanent collection site for UMCOR. We are now collecting personal hygiene items for victims of the Ida disasters.
Bring your donations to church to place in the Midwest Mission trailer in the parking lot near the gardens.
There is an urgent need for:
Contact Karen Huffman for information and to let her know you have items to donate.
Bring your donations to church to place in the Midwest Mission trailer in the parking lot near the gardens.
There is an urgent need for:
- Bath Hand Towels – no kitchen towels
- Bath Washcloth – no dishcloths
- Adult toothbrushes – no multipacks
- Bar soap – 3-4 oz Shampoo – 15-18 oz
- Deodorant – 2-3 oz stick, roll on, or pump
- Resealable Plastic bags – 1 gallon
Contact Karen Huffman for information and to let her know you have items to donate.
Thank You for Donating to our Hunger Task Force Food Drive
Thanks to everyone who donated to our food drive, we delivered 200 lbs of non-perishable food to Hunger Task Force. We also collected over $100 through our virtual food drive.
You can still go "shopping" for food donation on our Hunger Task Force webpage
https://www.hungertaskforce.org/give/mumc/
You can still go "shopping" for food donation on our Hunger Task Force webpage
https://www.hungertaskforce.org/give/mumc/
Gordon and Ardell Graner Retirement
We have received a letter from Ardell Graner announcing their retirement from active foreign ministry. They have been a part of our Mission Outreach for many years. Nancy Gruner was head of the committee when MUMC chose them for our international mission support.
They followed God's call and served in Bolivia and in the Dominican Republic. Here is the link to their letter that tells about their life work and their journey answering God's Call.
https://granerfamily.org/
They followed God's call and served in Bolivia and in the Dominican Republic. Here is the link to their letter that tells about their life work and their journey answering God's Call.
https://granerfamily.org/
Our Knitting Ministry
Marie Widder is leading our knitting project to knit hats, scarves, mittens and prayer shawls.
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Would like to help provide extra love and warmth to the homeless families in our community? Contact Marie and she will set you up with all the supplies you need to participate in this much needed ministry.
One of the projects is knitting mittens, hats, and scarves for children in our the Family Promise program and for those served by Family Sharing of Ozaukee County.
This mission includes prayer shawls for those in our congregation and in New Castle. So far, we have given 30 shawls to those mourning the loss of a loved one or who are ill and undergoing medical treatment.
One of the projects is knitting mittens, hats, and scarves for children in our the Family Promise program and for those served by Family Sharing of Ozaukee County.
This mission includes prayer shawls for those in our congregation and in New Castle. So far, we have given 30 shawls to those mourning the loss of a loved one or who are ill and undergoing medical treatment.
Volunteer Opportunities
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St Vincent de Paul Mealsite
All People's Church, Harambee Neighborhood. The Mealsites are operating again. We will begin to help supply meals soon. Contact Ireene Sullivan to sign up to help serve and to donate desserts and fruit. Family Promise of Ozaukee County Due to COVID-19, families are currently staying in hotels with meals being prepared by Crossroad Presbyterian Church. Our responsibility is to provide the food for the packaged meals. Contact Pam Layton for more information. |
Pathfinders of Milwaukee
A Youth Services Organization Pathfinders provide homeless and runaway youth with a place stay, a drop in center, street outreach, therapy and meals. Contact Pam Layton to find out more. Hunger Task Force 201 S. Hawley Court, Milwaukee COVID-19 has halted in-person volunteer activities. Hunger Task force has several holiday food and supply drives in progress. If you would like to donate to these drives check out ways you can help on their website. Hunger Task Force Events Family Sharing of Ozaukee County (262) 377-0634 Family Sharing needs help with the store and food pantry. To volunteer, contact them for a tour and see how you can help. |
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Mission Outreach Team Katie Jackson Rick Gattoni, Karen Huffman, Joel Huffman, Jim Layton, Karen Stern, Ireene Sullivan, Susan Yorio, Marilyn Zwissler, and Pastor Rev. Sue Lee |
