Mission Outreach

Our Vision

We support, through volunteer time and donations, non-profit organizations
that serve the hungry and homeless with a focus on life changing programs
and well-being.

Christmas giving tree for Pathfinders Youth

To find out more about the vital services Pathfinders provides go to: https://www.pathfindersmke.org/

Mission Outreach is raising funds to buy gifts for the young people in Pathfinders programs. These programs provide shelter, crises intervention, empowerment support, skill development, job training, and independent living support to the Milwaukee's youth in need.
When you donate Mission Outreach members will do the shopping for you. You may write a check and place it in the offering at church Write Christmas Giving Tree in the memo line. Or donate online at https://www.mequonumc.org/donate.html.
Contact Susan Yorio and Karen Stern for more information.

Thanksgiving for the Harambee Neighborhood Mealsite

This year, the Meal Site will serve their Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 24, 2022. Due to COVID-19, MUMC’s part in this year’s Thanksgiving meal will again be limited to providing food for the Meal Site. We will not be preparing food on-site or serving food on-site.

There will be no sign-up sheet like we have used in the past. If you would like to participate, the following is a very specific list we were given of the food being requested.

All prepared food must be packaged and at the church by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 23rd
Cooked Meat, Either Turkey or Ham:
Turkey

one whole turkey or two turkey breasts
cooked then sliced and packed into gallon Ziploc bags
any multiple of this quantity is acceptable (two whole turkeys or four turkey breasts, for e.g.)
place the Ziploc bags in the church freezer by no later than 12 noon on Wednesday, November 23

Ham

one ham
cooked then sliced and packed into gallon Ziploc bags
any multiple of this quantity is acceptable (two hams, for e.g.)
place the Ziploc bags in the church freezer by no later than 12 noon on Wednesday, November 23

Food Staples/Non-perishables:

stuffing mix, such as Stove Top, 2 boxes, 10 servings per box
chicken broth, 2 cans (6 cups per can) or 3 boxes (4 cups per box)
powdered gravy mix, enough to make 1 gallon
instant mashed potatoes, 1 large box
any multiple of these items is acceptable
place items on the bench inside the front door of the church by no later than 12 noon on Wednesday, November 23

Desserts:

cookies or bars, nothing sticky or gooey
place 3 cookies or 2 bars in small Ziploc bags
any number of bags is acceptable
place the Ziploc bags on the bench inside the front door of the church by no later than 12 noon on Wednesday, November 23

Coordinator: Ireene Sullivan

Midwest Mission Asks for Supplies to Help in Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

Four Ways to Help
1.    Donate money so Midwest Mission can buy the supplies needed to fill the Cleaning Kits. Donate by texting “Donate” to 855-589-1314 or go to midwestmission.org/donate.
2. Bring supplies to Mequon Methodist Church, which is a permanent collection site for the Midwest Distribution Center.
3.    Collect supplies and bring them to Midwest Mission at 1001 Mission Dr. Pawnee, IL 62558. Or take supplies to a Permanent Collection Site near you. https://www.midwestmission.org/donate/permanent-collection-sites
4.    Buy supplies online and have them sent directly to Midwest Mission. Walmart and Dollar Days are good resources for volume and discounts.
* Walmart verified supplies needed
https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/c9f2e7dc-d623-4d8e-a819-80965282d0bf
* Dollar Days verified supplies needed https://www.dollardays.com/cleaningkit/wishlist.html
Please donate to Midwest Mission. The donations allow Midwest Mission to help those affected by disasters all over the world and make it possible to continue sending relief shipments when requests are received.
Instructions and promotional materials for individual items and the assembly of various humanitarian relief kits may be found at www.midwestmission.org .

Disaster Relief Coordinators: Karen and Joel Huffman

Save the Date! MUMC’S Mission Outreach
Auction & Dinner
Saturday, February 11, 2023

Sommer Pavilion at River Barn Park, 9808 N. Cedarburg Road 44W,
Mequon, WI 53092.

Our Ministries

We provide cookies and dessert bars for the take-away meals at the Harambee site 8 times per year. Our 2022 dates include Thanksgiving Day.
Package 3 cookies and 2 dessert bars in plastic sandwich bags and leave them on the bench just inside the front door of the church before 4:00 PM on our donation days
Mission Outreach team members will deliver the desserts to the Mealisite at All People's Church in the Harambee neighborhood.
Watch for more details on our Facebook page.

Disaster Relief
We are a permanent collection site for United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). We collect personal hygiene items for victims of disasters as well as school supplies for children in impoverished areas.
Watch for updates on special collection drives for major crisis or disasters.

Organizer: Karen Huffman

Prayer Shawl and Winter Clothing Knitting Ministry

This mission provides prayer shawls for those in our church and in New Castle. We also knit mittens, hats, and scarves for children in our the Family Promise program and for those served by Family Sharing of Ozaukee County.

Organizer: Marie Widder

Who we support

Shelter & sanctuary

Food Insecurity

Care & Advocacy