Mission Outreach
“God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son."
John 3:16
John 3:16
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Sharing Christmas Blessings
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Christmas Giving Tree
November 25 - December 16
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The Christmas Giving Tree is Up! This year, we are buying gifts for the young people who are in the Pathfinders programs. Come and choose a name and go shopping. Bring the gift to church by December 16th. Let's make it Merry and Bright for them!
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Winter Clothing Collection
November 18 - December 16
Repairers of the Breach is the focus of our winter clothing drive. Who are they?
This organization provides Milwaukee's homeless and those at the poverty margins with a daytime sanctuary, a medical clinic, an art therapy studio, and an office space with computers. Repairers helps people with job hunting, finding shelter, and overcoming the obstacles of homelessness. |
Donation suggestions:
New men's underwear & T-shirts, sizes M to 3X New women's underwear, sizes L to 3X Men’s & women's winter coats/jackets, sizes M to 3X Men’s & women's fall /winter shirts & tops Men’s jeans & pants (sizes 34, 36 and large/tall) Women’s jeans & pants (large sizes needed) Comfortable walking shoes in good condition Fill up the donation boxes in the church Narthex. Mission Outreach team members will take the clothing as the boxes fill up. |
Personal Dignity Kit Assembly for UMCOR
Martin Luther King Day with the University School of Milwaukee
January 21, 2019
We are partnering with the University School of Milwaukee to collect and assemble personal dignity kits for UMCOR. Students from the school are coming to MUMC to assemble the kits and prepare them for UMCOR's Midwest Distribution Center on Martin Luther King Day. The kits will go where ever UMCOR is meeting the needs of those who are living through disasters. We are collecting personal items to include in the kits.
Last year, 31 students assembled 1000 personal Dignity Kits!
Last year, 31 students assembled 1000 personal Dignity Kits!
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The Great Mission Outreach Auction is January 26, 2019!
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An Overview of our Volunteer and Resources Support
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Volunteer Opportunities
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St Vincent de Paul Mealsite
All People's Church, Harambee Neighborhood Our next Mealsite is Thursday, November 29th. We serve the fourth Thursday every other month and anytime a month has a fifth Thursday. Contact Ireene Sullivan to sign up to help serve and to donate desserts and fruit. Family Promise of Ozaukee County MUMC's 2019 Host dates for Family promise are: January 27 - February 3 April 28 - May 5 August 18 - 25 November 17 - 24 |
The Graner's are always happy to welcome Volunteers in Mission. To find out more, e-mail Gordon Graner
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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 Food sorters are always welcome and with Spring planting coming up, help is needed at the farm. contact: Dara Lamere Family Sharing of Ozaukee County (262) 377-0634 Family Sharing always needs help with the store and food pantry. To volunteer, contact them for a tour and see how you can help. |
Mission Outreach Team
Karen Huffman, Chairperson
Ireene Sullivan, Co-Chair
Rick Gattoni, Joel Huffman, Jim Layton, Karen Stern,
Susan Yorio, Marilyn Zwissler, and Pastor Rev. Sue Lee
Karen Huffman, Chairperson
Ireene Sullivan, Co-Chair
Rick Gattoni, Joel Huffman, Jim Layton, Karen Stern,
Susan Yorio, Marilyn Zwissler, and Pastor Rev. Sue Lee
