2026 Will Be a Year of Hope
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
If you missed out on the challenge, don’t worry. A list of the most needed items for kits can be found in the side bar below. There are also online shopping and donation options. You also can always send donations to the center directly or drop off at the NIC permanent sites:
Donations will be accepted on Sunday afternoon, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Monday morning, June 17 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..
Bring your donations to the Midwest Mission truck, which will be located in the east parking lot outside the Schaumburg Convention Center.
If you have questions or need additional information, please email Larry Dunlap Burg with NIC Mission Challenge in the Subject Line.
Please Note:
Midwest Mission cannot accept medications, bedside commodes, power or rusty tools, tricycles, scooters, bike parts, or any bike that is rusty or cannot be repaired.
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