10/28/2026
This is so neat to read about the journey of some of the donated items from Ames First!
At Midwest Mission, we believe God brings people and resources together to meet needs around the world. This past May, a donation of microscopes from Ames, Iowa became part of that mission, traveling all the way to a medical facility in Haiti.
The story began when a teacher from the Ames area offered used microscopes to Midwest Mission Iowa. Although microscopes aren’t something Midwest Mission typically ships, Iowa Director, Danille Curtis, had a feeling they could be useful in a developing country where access to this kind of equipment is limited. When Danille picked up the microscopes from Ames United Methodist Church, she discovered they had originally come from Iowa State University. These were university-grade instruments!
In a way that only God can orchestrate, soon after the donation arrived, Tanya Oberg, Midwest Mission board member from Minnesota, reached out, looking for quality science equipment to take on her trip to Haiti. The timing was a perfect example of how God works through willing hearts and shared resources!
To learn more about this story and hear other impactful stories, read the newsletter this week at www.midwestmission.org/blog.
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