The Missions Committee is back!
"It is more blessed to give than receive" Acts 20:35 There are also opportunities to serve by joining the Mission Committee, or by assisting with the planning and organization of our mission projects and fundraisers. We welcome new ideas and want to reach out for more hands on missions projects to affect our local and global communities. Look for our upcoming missions board to share your ideas and see Gods Good Work being done. For more information please contact our Grace office at 712-276-3452 |
Crop Walk Recruiters Rally
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Adult Mission Trip
If you've ever experienced a sense of call or a desire to serve in mission, here's your chance! A Grace UMC team of 12 people will travel to Jefferson, Iowa on Monday, September 25th to participate in the helping work of the Midwest Mission Distribution Center, returning on Wednesday, September 27th. The Iowa Annual Conference describes Midwest Mission as “a Christian organization that works to show God’s love in a practical way to those in need in their time of crisis. They send tangible resources to those in need to make an intangible difference in their lives through hope and empowerment.”
The distribution center in Jefferson, IA opened just this summer and welcomes volunteers of all ages and abilities. Danille Curtis, the Iowa Coordinator for the mission describes the work volunteers might participate in: “Here at our location there will be a variety of projects depending on what the current needs are. Some things you might be doing is verifying/packing personal dignity kits or student kits.
We also have looms for weaving sleeping mats from recycled grocery bags, sewing machines for sewing projects and a rice meal pack line. There also may be work to do around our building depending on the skills of your volunteers...for example, we may need painting done. Jobs will vary from week to week, but we will always have a variety of projects to do and something for everyone's skill levels. If someone needs to sit to work, we may have mailings to go out, thank you notes to be written or other office-type tasks. We strive to make your visit a meaningful experience for every volunteer.”
Interested? Have questions? Want to sign up? Need more details? Contact Kathy Martin at 712-490-1369 or gmakmart@gmail.com.
The distribution center in Jefferson, IA opened just this summer and welcomes volunteers of all ages and abilities. Danille Curtis, the Iowa Coordinator for the mission describes the work volunteers might participate in: “Here at our location there will be a variety of projects depending on what the current needs are. Some things you might be doing is verifying/packing personal dignity kits or student kits.
We also have looms for weaving sleeping mats from recycled grocery bags, sewing machines for sewing projects and a rice meal pack line. There also may be work to do around our building depending on the skills of your volunteers...for example, we may need painting done. Jobs will vary from week to week, but we will always have a variety of projects to do and something for everyone's skill levels. If someone needs to sit to work, we may have mailings to go out, thank you notes to be written or other office-type tasks. We strive to make your visit a meaningful experience for every volunteer.”
Interested? Have questions? Want to sign up? Need more details? Contact Kathy Martin at 712-490-1369 or gmakmart@gmail.com.
The Food Pantry at Grace is open Monday's and Wednesday's from 9am - Noon. Assistance is given to those in need once a month. A photo ID and a mailing document showing the persons current address is required.
If you would like to donate to the Food Pantry, please bring the items to the church office. Items needed are: Canned vegetables & fruits, soups, canned meat, rice, pasta, sauces, cereals, pancake mixes & syrup, juice, meals in a can, boxed dinners, etc... Donations can also be received at this time. Please contact the church office for questions. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 
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Personal Care Cupboard
Do to the need of non-food items, the members of 1st UMC, Sioux City have created a Personal Care Cupboard which stocks these items. The cupboard is open on Wednesdays from 5-6pm and Thursdays from 2-3 pm at 1st UMC, 1915 Nebraska St., Sioux City IA. Each month the members of Grace collect items to be given to the Personal Care Cupboard. Items can be brought to Grace and placed in the red mission wheelbarrow located in the Parlor.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INGATHERING 2023
The 43rd Annual Mission lngathering will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023. The purpose of the United Meth-odist lngathering is to show the love of Christ to the world's people by ministering to their needs. Beginning August 5, there will be a table in the parlor to begin the collection of school kits. Each bag will have a tag listing the request-ed supplies for a school kit. Feel free to take as many as you wish to help children throughout the world have sup-plies to begin and continue their learning in school. This year, there will be a small prayer card for you to sign your name. The card shares the message with the recipient that "We are praying for you ... Packaged with love by your brothers and sisters in Christ."
School kits will be collected through September 15 when we will begin collecting items for personal dignity kits. In 2023, Grace UMC donated 115 school kits! Feel free to contact Gail Haight (712)389-7350 if you have any questions about ingathering or would like to help assist in this wonderful mission project that Grace UMC supports annually .
The 43rd Annual Mission lngathering will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023. The purpose of the United Meth-odist lngathering is to show the love of Christ to the world's people by ministering to their needs. Beginning August 5, there will be a table in the parlor to begin the collection of school kits. Each bag will have a tag listing the request-ed supplies for a school kit. Feel free to take as many as you wish to help children throughout the world have sup-plies to begin and continue their learning in school. This year, there will be a small prayer card for you to sign your name. The card shares the message with the recipient that "We are praying for you ... Packaged with love by your brothers and sisters in Christ."
School kits will be collected through September 15 when we will begin collecting items for personal dignity kits. In 2023, Grace UMC donated 115 school kits! Feel free to contact Gail Haight (712)389-7350 if you have any questions about ingathering or would like to help assist in this wonderful mission project that Grace UMC supports annually .
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MIDWEST MISSION KITS
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Student Kit
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LAYETTE KIT
• 6 Cloth Diapers* • 2 Gowns or Sleepers* • 2 Onesies or Undershirts • 2 Infant Washcloths—No Adult Washcloths • 6 Diaper Pins—Must Have Protective Plastic Closures • 2 Receiving Blankets—28” x 28” to 32” x 32” Personal Dignity Kit “PDK”
1 Bath Hand Towel – No Kitchen Towels 1 Bath Washcloth – No Dishcloths 1 Adult Toothbrush – Multipacks 1 Bar Soap – 3-4 oz 1 Shampoo – 15-18oz 1 Deodorant – 2-3oz (stick, roll on, or pump) 1 One Gallon Re-sealable Plastic Bag **Please place all items in a re-sealable plastic bag **Add a $2 Donation for a Razor and Toothpaste |