MATS for Missions

05/30/2026

First Monday is Zaxby’s lunch! Reserve yours by Sun 2P. Text Belva, or post *I’M IN MONDAY!*
Join us 10:30-12:30.
We have bags, we need🖐️hands.🤚Check us out. ✅

05/23/2026

We are closed Mon, 5/25 in honor of all who served.

05/21/2026

What a fun memory!!
Julie Bailey crocheted a tote made out of plastic bags for Nancy Hale. 💖

05/10/2026

Hands…we need hands.🖐️
Bags…we need bags. 🛍️
Love…we got that!💖
Join in Mon, 5/11, 10:30A for loom weaving tips on making a pillow &/or a sleeping MAT. Helping those in need one bag at a time.

05/10/2026

05/09/2026

Very cool!!

In Canada, used milk bags are being repurposed into sleeping mats through simple, community-driven efforts. Instead of throwing away the thin plastic liners found inside milk packages, volunteers clean, cut, and loop them into long strands that are then woven or crocheted into durable mats. What starts as everyday household waste becomes a practical item that can offer insulation and comfort for people spending nights outdoors.

The process is both low-cost and highly accessible. Individuals, schools, and local groups often collect milk bags over time, turning the activity into a shared project. Once completed, the mats are lightweight, water-resistant, and easy to roll up, making them suitable for distribution through shelters and outreach programs. While they are not a complete solution to housing challenges, they provide a layer of protection from cold and damp ground, which can make a noticeable difference.

Beyond the mats themselves, the initiative highlights how small actions can create meaningful impact. It connects environmental responsibility with direct community support, showing how recycling can go beyond standard systems. By transforming waste into something useful for others, it encourages a more thoughtful approach to both consumption and care within everyday life.

05/03/2026

MATS for Missions meets Mon 5/4, 10:30-12:30 @ FWB Church of the Nazarene. lunch IF U reserve b4 2P today.

04/20/2026

MATS is going strong & there’s still room for YOU!Join us to learn loom weaving & plarning!!
Monday 10:30A,

03/23/2026

🙏Prayer & Pizza🍕
*North American Missions*
Tues, 3/24~12 Noon
Text RSVP to Belva #850/259-1547
NLT Mon noon.