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I tell you the truth.
Whatever you did for one of the least of these,
you did for me.

- Matthew 25:40

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The Missions and Outreach Ministry is a an active group of individuals, coordinating a wide variety of assistance and caring activities.  Watch for even more to come.  Here are some of the things they are currently involved with:

Loose Change for Change Offerings

On the fourth Sunday of each month during our regular worship services, all loose currency goes to the Loose Change for Change ministry for that month.

• January, February & March:  InterHope - Grace Home Orphanage
• April, May & June:  Health Kits & UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) Midwest Distribution Center
• July, August & September:  Homeless of Iowa County
• October, November & December:  Santa Secret Shop

Iowa County Food Pantry

Food and cash donations needed year round.

Happy Birthday Bags

A special birthday surprise for Food Pantry children.  A bag containing cake mix, frosting, prizes and just for fun items.

Cornerstone Luncheons

Lunch is prepared and served to special needs adults several times a year.  Entertainment is also provided.

Cell Phones for Soldiers

We are the Iowa County drop-off site.  Used cell phones are recycled and soldiers receive approximately 60 minutes of free time on a phone card to call home.

Homeless Shelter

A place to stay for local homeless families.  Cash is needed to support this shelter along with donations of specified supplies.

Shanty Town

An Opportunity for individuals and/or organizations to help raise awareness of homeless families by staying in a cardboard box for 24 hours.  A breakfast as served at a homeless shelter will be provided.

Tornado Shelter

We are providing a tornado shelter for residents of the nearby trailer courts.  In the event of a tornado watch a volunteer will open the church as a shelter.

We Care

Provides clothes, toys, outerwear, diapers, wipes, and other items to customers free of charge. Donate items, money or time.

New Beginnings

Provides household items and furniture to local families free of charge. Donate items or money for delivery expenses.

Thanksgiving Community Dinners

We will be hosting the dinner this year.  Volunteers will be needed to donate food, cook, host, serve, and deliver and clean-up.  Preparation will be 5:00-7:00 PM on Nov. 24 and 8:00 AM on Nov. 25.

Giving Trees

The tree will be put up in November with gift tags for children and adults in need.  Choose a gift tag(s) off the tree then purchase the gift(s) and return or deliver them before Christmas.  Giving Tree includes: Social Services of Iowa County, Bloomfield Manor Residents and Upland Hills Nursing Home residents.

Hot Chocolate with Santa

Bring your singing talent to warm up the church after the Christmas parade.  Share cookies and enjoy the warmth and hospitality with hundreds of community members.  Santa will be there for your child's picture.

Santa Secret Shop

A safe store for children to do their Christmas shopping. Gifts are available for $1-10 and will be wrapped and tagged for the children before they leave.  Shop is usually open the first two Saturdays in December.

Christmas Community Dinner

The dinner this year will be at Culver's.  Volunteers are needed to bake cookies and to serve and deliver meals.

If you'd like to get involved or for more information about any of these opportunities, contact Beth Schlueter, Connections Coordinator.