A Prayer on the Anniversary of Sept. 11
On the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, Bishop Dan Schwerin invites all to join him in this prayer.
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.