Missions and Outreach

Vision of UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief)

As the humanitarian relief and development arm of the United Methodist Church, UMCOR transforms and strengthens people and communities.

Mission

Compelled by Christ to be a voice of conscience on behalf of the people called Methodist, UMCOR works globally to alleviate human suffering and advance hope and healing.

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Midwest Mission Layette and School Kits

Missions Committee is collecting items for both the layette and school kits for Ingathering this fall. They could use a few more boxes of 24 crayons, boxes of 12 colored pencils, and student blunt (round tip) scissors to complete some school kits. Cloth bags with one handle would also be welcome. Click Patterns for cloth bags or see Dorothy Huse.

Layette Kit

6 cloth diapers

2 undershirts or onesies

2 gowns or sleepers

2 infant size washcloths (no adult washcloths)

2 diaper pins--must have protective plastic closures

2 receiving blankets -28" x 28" to 32" x 32" (no crib blankets)

1 sweater, sweatshirt or jacket--must open from the front, may be hand-knitted, crocheted, or sewn

Bundle the items inside one of the blankets and secure with diaper pins.

Individual items or complete kits may be dropped off at the church in the box in the office or in the wagon in the foyer. Thanks for donating!