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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 |
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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INGATHERING 2024
A huge THANK YOU to all of you for the wealth of donations of school kits, personal dignity kits, hand sewn school bags and beautifully knitted baby sweaters! Your generosity to the 2024 Ingathering is so greatly appreciated and will be given to so many individuals to show them the love of God! Grace UMC Missions Committee |
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MIDWEST MISSION KITS
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Student Kit
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LAYETTE KIT
Items must be new and 0-6 months in size. • 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 • 1 sweater* -- or jacket with front opening • 2 Receiving Blankets—28” x 28” to 32” x 32” (no fleece or thermal) • $2 donation for diaper cream Do not send items with camouflage fabrics. Personal Dignity Kit “PDK”
1 Bath Hand Towel – No Kitchen Towels 1 Bath Washcloth – No Dishcloths 1 Adult Toothbrush – No Multipacks 1 Bar Soap – 3-4 oz 1 Shampoo – 12-19oz (secure lid with packing tape) 1 Deodorant – 2-3oz (stick, roll on, or pump) 1 Lotion - 8-10 oz (secure lid with packing tape) 1 One Gallon Re-sealable Plastic Bag **Please place all items in a re-sealable plastic bag **Add a $2 Donation for a Razor, Toothpaste, and/or a Carrying Bag |