Mission Collection Dates are November 29- December 5th, 2021

Contact Melanie Thomas if you have any questions at mthomas@eocumc.com or 330.499.3972

CHRISTMAS & DISASTER GIVING OPPORTUNITY

There are many nondenominational organizations that vie for our attention during this time of year. While their

intentions may be good, East Ohio Missions seeks to develop relationships and partnerships that are healthy

and seek justice for the recipients. Giving through the Midwest Mission Distribution Center (MMDC) is an opportunity within our UMC connection to give in healthy and appropriate

ways. We are encouraging all East Ohio congregations to collect items for MMDC, then bring to the drop-off

site closest to you the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5. MMDC will be driving through the conference later that week

to pick up the items collected at each site. All items have been requested by the receiving mission sites.

MMDC seeks to advocate and empower their mission partners.

MMDC is also one of our Conference Advances. If you would like to send a financial donation, you can give

online and choose Fund 9944 or send a check with “9944 MMDC Christmas” in the memo. The sites will NOT be

taking monetary donations. More details on https://www.eocumc.com/donate/index.html

Together, let’s reconsider what God’s generosity can look like during

this Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas season!

MISSION CHALLENGE

FALL COLLECTION DRIVE - NOV. 29 - DEC. 7, 2021

The NIC Board of Global Ministries is organizing a fall collection drive to support recovery efforts from the 2021 Hurricanes and the recent devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Relief items requested:

Items listed here have been requested by non-profits working in Haiti:

• Blankets - can be gently used
• Powdered milk with expiration date of 12 months or more

Hygiene Supplies

• Toilet Paper
• Baby Wipes
• Diapers - adult or child

Hurricane Recovery and the Relief Supply Network needs Cleaning Kits:

ITEMS MOST NEEDED

• Liquid Laundry Detergent - 32-64 oz.
• Liquid Household Cleaner - 16-40 oz.
• Liquid Dish Soap - 14-32 oz.
• Toothpaste - 2.5 oz or larger

Other MMDC kits will be accepted, but please no electric sewing machines or bikes are needed at this time.

Christmas Game/Toy Collection for nonprofits serving poor children in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, and Haiti.

• Jump ropes, simple musical instruments (recorder, harmonica, percussion)
• Sports balls (soccer, basketball, softball, baseball)
• Board Games (Candyland, Connect 4, Jenga, Trouble, or other simple games - no batteries required)
• Pumps to inflate sports balls

Bring your items to the most convenient collection point at several designated churches around the Conference between Nov. 29 and Dec. 7, and MMDC will pick them up on a day to be announced between Dec. 9 and 15.

If you want to make a financial contribution, you can give to MMDC online or send a check to the Northern Illinois Conference with the Advance #50000150 in the memo section.

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