WAW Wednesday: Our Greatest Gift!!

"The Word at Work is a ministry that mobilizes churches and individuals to answer God's call to minister to those in need," writes Rev. Tim Tam, Director of the Amarillo, Texas-based ministry. "Through our relationships, God reveals needs and opportunities for service. As we come along side the poor, new friendships develop and doors for ministry open. As we serve, God provides the resources to supply for the needs he reveals."

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"When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh."
Matthew 2:10-11

Our Greatest Gift!!

Dear friends,

Today I want to thank each of you who helped make our Christmas Project 2015 possible!! Donors ... team members ... prayer warriors ... shipping partners ... ministry associates ... and our faithful staff.

What an incredible GIFT!!!
Donated toys and stuffed animals + 14 team members from across the country + dozens of partners across the country of Belize = the Hope of our Messiah being shared with thousands of children in Belize.

All week we kept coming back to the theme of Gifts ...
God's gift to humanity, our Savior Jesus Christ.
The gifts the Magi shared as they worshiped Him.
Believers loving sacrificially, sharing their giftedness for the building up of His church.

We were truly blessed to be a blessing. God provided gifts for our established partners and helped us meet new ones.

Kenny addressed graduates from the Rehab Program at Belize Central Prison and we attended the 2nd annual King's Children's Home Fundraiser. We delivered gifts to our partners (encouraging them that these gifts came from God, and that He alone should receive the glory) and we visited friends who have received medical care from our partners in the states. We put a party on for the KCH kids and our Christmas Pageant was only missing the Charlie Brown theme music.

The Herndon's were even interviewed on Love Television -- gathering and shipping 11,101 stuffed animals was certainly newsworthy. CLICK HERE to see their story :

So much to share - it's hard to put it all in words. But we witnessed God's people using the gifts they have been given to bless others - truly BEING the Word at Work -- and in God's economy this is what it's all about.

This Christmas, as you remember the reason we exchange gifts - I invite you to consider how you are using the gifts God has given you for His glory. May you be blessed.

We also received good news that Leonie Gillham's biopsy results were negative for cancer!! Praise God for this gift; and praise Him for our sister who has devoted her life to caring for so many children at King's Children's Home!!!

Merry, Merry Christmas!

TT (Tim Tam)
The Word at Work

ps: Our Ministry Associate team gathers school supplies, toys, and stuffed animals through out the year ... we've discovered blankets are an ongoing need as well, so please be saving them, too. Click here to learn more about becoming a TW@W Ministry Associate, or get in touch with Tim Hagen for more information!

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Speaking from my own first-hand experience - working side-by-side with Tim, Kenny and our brothers and sisters in Belize - won't you give thoughtful, prayerful consideration to supporting the efforts of Tim, the Word At Work staff and their partners? Please please fill out this Commitment Card and return it to their office!

Also, remember that you can follow The Word At Work on their Facebook page, and their Instagram page ... AND ... remember The Word At Work while shopping online at Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/68-0513148 !

WAW Wednesday ... Amy's Account of Her Visit

"The Word at Work is a ministry that mobilizes churches and individuals to answer God's call to minister to those in need," writes Rev. Tim Tam, Director of the Amarillo, Texas-based ministry. "Through our relationships, God reveals needs and opportunities for service. As we come along side the poor, new friendships develop and doors for ministry open. As we serve, God provides the resources to supply for the needs he reveals."

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Amy's Account of Her Visit

Hopelessness. Forlorn. Abandoned. Isolation. Lonely. Angry. These are just a few words some might use to describe the feeling of being in prison. In the Belize Central Prison, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. And if I had not seen it with my own eyes, I would not have believed it. Under the leadership of the Kolbe Foundation, a non-profit, non-governmental agency, this particular prison is described with words such as hope, togetherness, fellowship and love. John Woods of the Kolbe Foundation is a true beacon of optimism while maintaining the necessary order and structure of the prison system.

During my visit to Belize Central Prison, I witnessed John’s leadership and that of the foundation in some very surprisingly heartwarming ways given the context:

   • all of the prison staff treat the inmates with dignity, a kind eye and a soft hand
   • inspirational messages and uplifting songs permeate the campus via the prison radio station, Jeremiah 33.3
   • in Tango 1, the name given to the first cell block, Lisa Haywood, The Word at Work full-time volunteer, is leading a bible study called "Experiencing God"
   • the prisoners go through a 12-step program under the personal and loving care of Pastor Burns

Pastor Burns

The Word at Work comes alongside the Kolbe Foundation at Christmas to provide calling cards to prisoners during a time we all love to connect with family and friends. We thought you might appreciate an opportunity to provide a $25 calling card to a prisoner for them to connect with their loved ones (total cost of project is $3,000). If you can think of someone else who may find joy in learning about this project, please pass this along to them.

• CLICK HERE to donate

If you or someone you know is interested in hearing John Woods speak on Thursday, December 3rd in Ocean Springs, MS, please contact Amy Travis at amy@twaw.org or (228) 327-5757.

TT (Tim Tam)
The Word at Work

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Speaking from my own first-hand experience - working side-by-side with Tim, Kenny and our brothers and sisters in Belize - won't you give thoughtful, prayerful consideration to supporting the efforts of Tim, the Word At Work staff and their partners? Please please fill out this Commitment Card and return it to their office!

Also, remember that you can follow The Word At Work on their Facebook page!

WAW Wednesday: World Headquarters needs your help!

"The Word at Work is a ministry that mobilizes churches and individuals to answer God's call to minister to those in need," writes Rev. Tim Tam, Director of the Amarillo, Texas-based ministry. "Through our relationships, God reveals needs and opportunities for service. As we come along side the poor, new friendships develop and doors for ministry open. As we serve, God provides the resources to supply for the needs he reveals."

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World Headquarters needs your help!

Good evening, friends,

The beauty of The Word at Work is that 100% of your contribution goes directly to the projects that you support in Belize. So you can see, first-hand, the impact that your gifts make in the lives of the community.

However, the staff and facilities of The Word at Work headquarters needs your consideration too. We strive for efficiency in everything we do. We still rely on funding from our partners and supporters to exist. Please help us keep the lights on and our staff paid. In-turn, they'll make sure that the projects that you support, continue well into the future.

• CLICK HERE to donate

TT (Tim Tam) 
The Word at Work


ps: Our Ministry Associate team gathers school supplies, toys, and stuffed animals through out the year ... we've discovered blankets are an ongoing need as well, so please be saving them, too. Click here to learn more about becoming a TW@W Ministry Associate, or get in touch with Tim Hagen for more information!

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Speaking from my own first-hand experience - working side-by-side with Tim, Kenny and our brothers and sisters in Belize - won't you give thoughtful, prayerful consideration to supporting the efforts of Tim, the Word At Work staff and their partners? Please please fill out this Commitment Card and return it to their office!

Also, remember that you can follow The Word At Work on their Facebook page!

Belize Mission Trip Informational Meeting - with Tim and Kenny!

Hi Belize folks,

I wanted to make sure you all have heard that we are going back to Belize next March 5-12 for Spring Break. We will be having an informational meeting this coming Sunday, October 4, at 5:00 in Lynn Hall. Tim Tam and Kenny Logan from The Word at Work will be here to share with us at that time as well. So, if you are interested in going in March or if you’d just like to get to see Tim and Kenny, please come! Printed applications are available at the front office (and at the info meeting) and I have attached it [below] as well. Hope to see you all Sunday!

• CLICK HERE for a mission application (Adobe .pdf file)

Peace,

Walter

Walter Thompson
Associate Pastor of Mission and Evangelism
1st Presbyterian Church - Midland, Texas
(432) 684-7821

WAW Wednesday: "... and they got it for peanuts!"

"The Word at Work is a ministry that mobilizes churches and individuals to answer God's call to minister to those in need," writes Rev. Tim Tam, Director of the Amarillo, Texas-based ministry. "Through our relationships, God reveals needs and opportunities for service. As we come along side the poor, new friendships develop and doors for ministry open. As we serve, God provides the resources to supply for the needs he reveals."

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... and they got it for peanuts!

Hi Friends -

Healthy Peanuts & Healthy Partnership!

I recently wrote about the importance of holding to the "iron rule” in mission work i.e. Never do for others what they can do for themselves.

Here is an example of a healthy partnership between two churches,  First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas and House of Praise Church of El Progresso Belize.

Both churches were putting their resources and their labor into finishing the floor and the walls of the new church building.

Then it came time to put on the roof. Generous team members from Midland wanted to see the project finished and could easily have written the check.

But wisdom prevailed. Rather than taking over ... the partnership continued. Midland agreed to match whatever El Progresso raised.

Taking stock of the local assets ... Though they could not match Midlands financial resources, they are truly hard-working farmers. So Midland also made them a loan to buy seed, which the church planted and now they'll be harvesting thousands of pounds of peanuts.

When the peanuts are sold they will be able to pay for their half of the roof and also repay the loan.

If I remember correctly they got their foundation by planting a field potatoes. And now they got the roof for peanuts. Yep, I said it again!

There is a time and place for charity, but if you move too quickly and apply it where it is not really needed, the locals lose their pride of accomplishment, the sense of ownership that comes with sweat, and the joy that comes from relationships and meaningful partnerships.

Good News

Solar project at the King's Home is nearing completion. Friday is the big day when we flip the switch on. Praying all goes well.

More Good News

Friday is also the day to pour the foundation for the Omega Church outreach building in Shawville. This will be a multipurpose building that facilitates a variety of ministries. Woman's shelter, kitchen for feeding program, sewing, computers, and music groups.

One More Thing ...

If you opened this looking for an opportunity to help, please click on the link below. Domestic Violence looms large in Belize and we need to support those who are trying to address the needs of women and children.

Mary Open Doors is one of our ministry partners and they can use your financial help to acquire a facility to be used as a shelter. Your contribution can grow on Bonus Day, September 16, when Global Giving will match all donations made!

• Follow this link to find out how

Blessings,

TT (Tim Tam) The Word at Work

ps: Our Ministry Associate team gathers school supplies, toys, and stuffed animals through out the year ... we've discovered blankets are an ongoing need as well, so please be saving them, too. Click here to learn more about becoming a TW@W Ministry Associate, or get in touch with Tim Hagen for more information!

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Speaking from my own first-hand experience - working side-by-side with Tim, Kenny and our brothers and sisters in Belize - won't you give thoughtful, prayerful consideration to supporting the efforts of Tim, the Word At Work staff and their partners? Please please fill out this Commitment Card and return it to their office!

Also, remember that you can follow The Word At Work on their Facebook page!

Peanuts in Belize

Hi Belize Teams,

I just wanted to share this picture with you. It's Julio with the field of peanuts the church has planted to raise money to pay back the loan we gave them for the construction of the roof. It is really exciting to see the way we've been able to cooperate with them on this project. They expect that the proceeds from this crop of peanuts (hopefully about 4,000 lbs. of peanuts) will cover the total amount of the loan.

Peace,

Walter Thompson
Associate Pastor of Mission and Evangelism
First Presbyterian Church, Midland, Texas

WAW Wednesday: "More hope ... from you and God"

"The Word at Work is a ministry that mobilizes churches and individuals to answer God's call to minister to those in need," writes Rev. Tim Tam, Director of the Amarillo, Texas-based ministry. "Through our relationships, God reveals needs and opportunities for service. As we come along side the poor, new friendships develop and doors for ministry open. As we serve, God provides the resources to supply for the needs he reveals."

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More hope ... from you and God

Hi Friends -

Are you the answer to someone’s prayer?

Pinnacle Community Church (Amarillo) worked in Belize this summer and they had a reunion meeting last night where they shared some of the things that have burdened them since returning to the US. One team member, a public school teacher, lamented that many of her students take education for granted. She is struggling with how to impart the precious gift education after hearing first-hand how so many students in Belize struggle to come up with tuition and funds for books and uniforms. ( No free education in Belize) We take for granted what is given to us with out cost while our Belizean friends struggle with funding their children over feeding the family.

This is the case in The Valley of Peace, one of the places where we have a scholarship program. Here we received about 40 applications from our Valley of Peace Partners (a group of leaders and church representatives who review the applications, meet with families, and hold students accountable) for school scholarships this year. Are you the answer to a student’s prayer? ... to be able to attend school? Each sponsorship is $150 USD, which helps us with what we need to cover tuition , books , and uniforms.
Can you spare a $12.50 per month for the coming year? If you feel moved to help sponsor a child's education, send an email response to our office at mollie@twaw.org 

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Often we refer to what we call "The iron rule" In mission. Never do for others what they can do for themselves. Those of you who have been to Belize know that we emphasize coming alongside our partners in Belize.

7 Mile Progresso Village is an excellent example.

First Presbyterian church of Midland Texas and Baptist churches from New Mexico, working together with the local congregation, have just finished putting the roof on the Casa de Alabanza church.

These churches from the United States could easily have funded the entire project, but they have moved slowly and deliberately so as not to take away indigenous ownership and disregard the contribution that the local church is able to make. Healthy support dictates that we step in only at the point of need rather than throwing our cash at the project and supplanting local initiatives.

Here's an incredible photo ...

... Look closely and observe the original church structure under the new roof. The congregation was able to continue meeting in the old structure during the construction process.

The construction of this building was a shared effort of mission teams from the US and the local church. On every occasion they worked together side-by-side. The money for materials was given to match what the locals raised…... Initially the local church grew and sold a field of potatoes to pay their part. As for the roof, FPC Midland loaned the church literal "seed money” so they could plant peanuts. After the peanut crop gets sold, the Belizean Church is able to pay for their half of the roof and repay the loan for the seed.

But the best part is the relationships that are being forged between the partner churches. Have a look at their Spring trip video by clicking on this link . It will definitely make you smile and catch the joy. On that mission trip you'll see a house was built for a local pastor and his family and the team working in the community school. And if you watch closely you will see children singing in the original tiny wooden Church.


Other great news today ...

Today work is going on to install Solar panels at the Kings Children’s home. This will translate into saving tons of money and that translates into a sustainable Ministry and care for orphans. Thank you so much for your willingness to give and make that happen ...

... and please be praying that old man Kenny doesn’t lose his footing and fall off the roof.
Blessings,

TT (Tim Tam) The Word at Work

ps: Our Ministry Associate team gathers school supplies, toys, and stuffed animals through out the year ... we've discovered blankets are an ongoing need as well, so please be saving them, too. Click here to learn more about becoming a TW@W Ministry Associate, or get in touch with Tim Hagen for more information!

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Speaking from my own first-hand experience - working side-by-side with Tim, Kenny and our brothers and sisters in Belize - won't you give thoughtful, prayerful consideration to supporting the efforts of Tim, the Word At Work staff and their partners? Please please fill out this Commitment Card and return it to their office!

Also, remember that you can follow The Word At Work on their Facebook page!

WAW Wednesday: "Pictures worth a thousand - or MORE! - words"

"The Word at Work is a ministry that mobilizes churches and individuals to answer God's call to minister to those in need," writes Rev. Tim Tam, Director of the Amarillo, Texas-based ministry. "Through our relationships, God reveals needs and opportunities for service. As we come along side the poor, new friendships develop and doors for ministry open. As we serve, God provides the resources to supply for the needs he reveals."

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Pictures worth a thousand - or MORE! - words

Hi Friends ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: No words from Tim in this week's email ... just the following pictures ... but, WOW, what pictures! If any images gave proof to the old saying about 'one picture being worth a thousand words,' it's these! Over the past couple of years, I've posted about FPC-Midland's Belize Mission Team, and their contributions to building a church in the village of El Progresso ... well look at the roof they've added, literally topping off the efforts of our team, other teams around the southwestern United States, and the villagers of El Progresso! 

... Blessings,

TT (Tim Tam) The Word at Work

ps: Our Ministry Associate team gathers school supplies, toys, and stuffed animals through out the year ... we've discovered blankets are an ongoing need as well, so please be saving them, too. Click here to learn more about becoming a TW@W Ministry Associate, or get in touch with Tim Hagen for more information!

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Speaking from my own first-hand experience - working side-by-side with Tim, Kenny and our brothers and sisters in Belize - won't you give thoughtful, prayerful consideration to supporting the efforts of Tim, the Word At Work staff and their partners? Please please fill out this Commitment Card and return it to their office!

Also, remember that you can follow The Word At Work on their Facebook page!

WAW Wednesday: "Update from Belize!"

"The Word at Work is a ministry that mobilizes churches and individuals to answer God's call to minister to those in need," writes Rev. Tim Tam, Director of the Amarillo, Texas-based ministry. "Through our relationships, God reveals needs and opportunities for service. As we come along side the poor, new friendships develop and doors for ministry open. As we serve, God provides the resources to supply for the needs he reveals."

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Update from Belize!

Scenes from the area known as The Jungle

Many children live without much adult supervision in this community in the heart of Belize City. Phillipa and her husband, Derrick, have been called to ministry here (Phillipa has been pouring herself into these children for 13 years when she's not working her "day job")...this past week a group from Pascagoula joined them in their work. They hosted a Sunday afternoon picnic and worship; tutored children in the afternoons; and worked on signage for the newly named Exodus Church (formerly Pickstock Church).

The group also worked on the Ministry Center in Western Paradise where we are prayerful First Stone Church will be planted by Phillipa and her leadership team.Floor joists are completed and flooring went down as well. A roof will connect the top layer of containers to make a worship space.

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While Over in the Burial Grounds

Our returning team from Baton Rouge was happily working on the Ebenezer Church when Kenny made them aware of a family of 4 (Oscar, Elda & 8 month old twins girls) whose house was filling up with water due to the heavy rains (2-feet overnight!). The team spun off a crew that began setting the pilings and laying out the flooring for a new home...and the group from Pascagoula finished up the job ... God is glorified by this incredible partnership!

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Meanwhile in the Valley of Peace

Our friends from La Jolla returned to Belize and blessed the Valencia family with a home. The Valley of Peace Partners worked side-by-side with the team to complete their new house, strengthening their relationships as well. This team also hung out with the girls at Marla's House of Hope while performing electrical repairs. John O. returned with supplies to bless the Belmopan Humane Society as well. We ended the week with a big party - God really is good!!

But the story doesn't end there! One of the daughters (age 8) had been sleeping in a crib, without a mattress, all of her life; the team chose to offer her a big bed in her new home (and her brothers received bunk beds)...turns out it's universal ... give a kid a bed with a mattress ... they are going to jump!!

The bunk beds that the boys received were on a shipping container that several of you helped to fund - thank you! That container also carried the solar panels for King's Children's Home so the blessings just keep going!

Our warehouse is overflowing and we've got enough donated goods to fill at least 2 more containers immediately ... would you like to partner with us to make a fund these? Contact Tim Hagen!

Prayers for this Week:

• Lisa H - new volunteer planted at Tango 1 at Belize City Prison.
• Outreach and planting of First Stone Church in Western Paradise.
• Valencia and Diaz families living in their new homes.
• The Vine Community Church Team on the ground working at King's Children's Home and in the village of St. Margaret's.
• Seven teams serving in Belize in the month of July! We praise God for His people ... we ask for stamina, strength, and patience for our staff serving these teams!

Blessings
TT (Tim Tam) The Word at Work

ps: Our Ministry Associate team gathers school supplies, toys, and stuffed animals through out the year ... we've discovered blankets are an ongoing need as well, so please be saving them, too. Click here to learn more about becoming a TW@W Ministry Associate, or get in touch with Tim Hagen for more information!

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Speaking from my own first-hand experience - working side-by-side with Tim, Kenny and our brothers and sisters in Belize - won't you give thoughtful, prayerful consideration to supporting the efforts of Tim, the Word At Work staff and their partners? Please please fill out this Commitment Card and return it to their office!

Also, remember that you can follow The Word At Work on their Facebook page!

WAW Wednesday: The Word is at Work in Belize and in US!

"The Word at Work is a ministry that mobilizes churches and individuals to answer God's call to minister to those in need," writes Rev. Tim Tam, Director of the Amarillo, Texas-based ministry. "Through our relationships, God reveals needs and opportunities for service. As we come along side the poor, new friendships develop and doors for ministry open. As we serve, God provides the resources to supply for the needs he reveals."

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The Word is at Work ... in US!

Dear friends,

The Word at Work's mission is to glorify Jesus Christ by connection needs with resources and people with opportunities to serve. We often emphasize the needs of our friends in Belize that are generously met by the material and financial resources of our US partners; but, what about the opportunities to serve that allow God to work in US?

I am a monthly donor to The Word at Work's operational budget because I have experienced first-hand the value of TWAW's mission! I recently returned from a trip to Valley of Peace (VOP) in Belize where I was encouraged to use my gifts of administration and orgnanization with VOP Partners and their high school scholarship program. TWAW has assisted with this scholarship program for several years. Their staff made introductions for me to key people in VOP; they provided critical history and information that allowed me to initiate the work I've been called to do; TWAW empowered me to answer the call God placed on my life to assist in VOP.

During my time there I was inspired to hear the dreams of some 40 students ... I was humbled by the friendship and love shared with me by my host family. Helping these students and establishing relationships in VOP has enriched my spirit, and made me keenly aware of my dependence on and need for God.

Scripture tells us, "Each one of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." I can apply every word of those verses to being willing to give of my time and being committed to the work He prepared in advance for me to do. The word at work helped me discover this work!

TWAW's staff and method of ministry enabled this life-changing experience - from arranging for my host home and transportation, to making the personal connections and introductions, and prayerfully encouraging and guiding me. TWAW's mission is truly important as the Word is at Work in Belize and in US!

Financial support for TWAW's operations budget is critical for this kind of opportunity for willing Christians to invest spiritually in God's work.

Please become a monthly donor to The Word at Work today by clicking here. Thank you!

Gratefully,
Janie Thomas TWAW Board member

ps: Our Ministry Associate team gathers school supplies, toys, and stuffed animals through out the year ... we've discovered blankets are an ongoing need as well, so please be saving them, too. Click here to learn more about becoming a TW@W Ministry Associate, or get in touch with Tim Hagen for more information!

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Speaking from my own first-hand experience - working side-by-side with Tim, Kenny and our brothers and sisters in Belize - won't you give thoughtful, prayerful consideration to supporting the efforts of Tim, the Word At Work staff and their partners? Please please fill out this Commitment Card and return it to their office!

Also, remember that you can follow The Word At Work on their Facebook page!

WAW Wednesday: Ministry Opportunities

"The Word at Work is a ministry that mobilizes churches and individuals to answer God's call to minister to those in need," writes Rev. Tim Tam, Director of the Amarillo, Texas-based ministry. "Through our relationships, God reveals needs and opportunities for service. As we come along side the poor, new friendships develop and doors for ministry open. As we serve, God provides the resources to supply for the needs he reveals."

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Ministry Opportunities

Hello, friends,

This week I am highlighting a couple of ministry opportunities: ...

Burial Grounds community … Belize City

"Light burning brighter among poorest of the poor. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined." Isa. 9:2

A new sister church partnership, many months in the making, is yielding blessings both ways. This video tells the story of one of our March teams, CPC Austin, TX, working with Ebenezer Church and members of the Burial Grounds community. Please click on it to get a glimpse of God’s illuminating work.


Contact me about your church coming to serve here.

Solar power and Water …… Fundraiser May 15 in Clovis, New Mexico

It's hard to believe it's been just over 15 months since Leonie and all the kids moved in to their new home. Moving towards sustainability is a multi-pronged effort. Already in motion … growing food (veggies, chickens, etc.) on the land.

Now to lower expenses for the home our friend Matt Ware has put together a great evening, May 15, to help raise funds for solar panels and a cistern system for water catchment. This will make a HUGE difference for operating expenses of the new larger home! The event hopes to meet a matching grant we've received of $40,000 USD. There will be a Silent Auction and concert ... just a couple of tables are left for this limited capacity event in Clovis New Mexico - please open this invitation and let Matt know you'd like to attend right away!

Buy property in Belize AND help a home for girls!

Be it an investment, retirement planning, or maybe you are living in Belize right now and are looking prime real estate in Placencia. This property was donated to TWAW and 100% of its sale goes to benefit Marla's House of Hope and a second children’s home in Guatemala! Here is the Listing. Please share this opportunity with your friends!!

TT (Tim Tam) The Word at Work

ps: Our Ministry Associate team gathers school supplies, toys, and stuffed animals through out the year ... we've discovered blankets are an ongoing need as well, so please be saving them, too. Click here to learn more about becoming a TW@W Ministry Associate, or get in touch with Tim Hagen for more information!

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Speaking from my own first-hand experience - working side-by-side with Tim, Kenny and our brothers and sisters in Belize - won't you give thoughtful, prayerful consideration to supporting the efforts of Tim, the Word At Work staff and their partners? Please please fill out this Commitment Card and return it to their office!

Also, remember that you can follow The Word At Work on their Facebook page!

WAW Wednesday: April 1, No Foolin' !

"The Word at Work is a ministry that mobilizes churches and individuals to answer God's call to minister to those in need," writes Rev. Tim Tam, Director of the Amarillo, Texas-based ministry. "Through our relationships, God reveals needs and opportunities for service. As we come along side the poor, new friendships develop and doors for ministry open. As we serve, God provides the resources to supply for the needs he reveals."

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April 1, No Foolin' !

Hello, friends,

Your response to our plea for shipping ventilators and other medical equipment to Belize was overwhelming!! Thank you!! The container will be on its way shortly.

If you are wondering how to help us today, the weather has changed since Gabryella arrived; if you are local ... we need warm weather clothes, size 8-9, or funds to help purchase them. Gabby is healing up well. She and her mother, Christine, are here for at least another 3 weeks. She has been taken off the IV antibiotics and is on oral meds now; her last wound vac change is scheduled for Friday, however there is still more healing that needs to occur before we can send them home to Belize. Contact me if you can help with clothing or their medical expenses.
Special Need
While in Belize in March I was made aware of a particular and unique need: Building a playground for special need kids! Not sure where to start, maybe you have an idea?

We are hoping to acquire playground equipment designed for kids with special needs...any of you have an idea who we could approach to donate this type of equipment? Please ask in your circle of influence as well ...

Finally, I'm really happy to share this video with you done by Kurt Oheim. Kurt led a group for us from FPC Arlington, TX; they worked with the girls and constructed a Chicken House at Youth Enhancement Services (YES). The chicken effort is to both feed students and to produce income to make YES sustainable. This church is an awesome example of the relational ministry we encourage at The Word at Work. Please do take a moment to watch ... it might inspire you and your church as well!

TT (Tim Tam) The Word at Work

ps: Our Ministry Associate team gathers school supplies, toys, and stuffed animals through out the year ... we've discovered blankets are an ongoing need as well, so please be saving them, too. Click here to learn more about becoming a TW@W Ministry Associate, or get in touch with Tim Hagen for more information!

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Speaking from my own first-hand experience - working side-by-side with Tim, Kenny and our brothers and sisters in Belize - won't you give thoughtful, prayerful consideration to supporting the efforts of Tim, the Word At Work staff and their partners? Please please fill out this Commitment Card and return it to their office!

Also, remember that you can follow The Word At Work on their Facebook page!

WAW Weekend: Help Us Save Lives in Belize

"The Word at Work is a ministry that mobilizes churches and individuals to answer God's call to minister to those in need," writes Rev. Tim Tam, Director of the Amarillo, Texas-based ministry. "Through our relationships, God reveals needs and opportunities for service. As we come along side the poor, new friendships develop and doors for ministry open. As we serve, God provides the resources to supply for the needs he reveals."

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Help Us Save Lives in Belize

Friends,

*** We have been given a great blessing that

will help save infants and adults in Belize! ***

We were recently made aware that KHMH, the hospital in Belize City, is in DIRE NEED of ventilators ... The Pediatric physician at KHMH shares, "We are being put in the extreme position of having to play God, deciding who will live or die based on our lack of this equipment. Nurses are literally taking shifts 24 / 7 to manually ventilate patients."

A donor has come forward with ventilators that can be shipped immediately to Belize in a container that will also hold a vehicle donated to Belize Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation, hospital beds, oxygen concentrators and other medical supplies that are so scarce in Belize. The container is ready to ship from Arlington, Texas - would you please help us get it shipped right away? Cost of shipping this priceless equipment is $8,000 USD ...would you consider asking your small group of Sunday school class to help us? Please email me if you can help.

We've had an incredibly blessed couple of weeks here in Belize with several teams coming alongside our Belizean partners in powerful ways. Today I want to highlight our ongoing water project ... it's our goal to make Belize the first country in the world to have potable water for every person. We recently received a call from St. Margaret's Village Chairman pleading for help as many in their community were ill due to lack of clean water. Our response was swift and members of two teams traveled with Jose Valencia to deliver filters to over 200 families.

 Another team will return next week to deliver 40 more filters ... BUT, more and most importantly, this community has heard the Good News of Christ and the Living Water only He can provide. These filters are a unique and meaningful tool to change lives! The Chairman called Jose last night to thank us for bringing fresh water to his village and he said the families are incredibly happy! Thank you for helping make our goal a reality. Please let me know if you would like to help us in this outreach, we'll have more filters going out with teams over the summer!!

The King's Children's Home is gathering eggs ... lots of them! The layers are producing over 100 eggs a day! Thank you to everyone who helped make this dream a reality!! (We hear there are a couple of turkeys, too; and 100 broiler chicks are settling in to their new home!)

This month we've also been blessed by the work of long-term volunteers Marilyn Stewart and Kent Sappenfield, and team leader/videographer Kurt Oheim. We are inspired by their service and love for Belize! Is God calling you?? I'd love to talk more with you about where you can serve!

Our Board of Directors has just completed a whirlwind tour in Belize, meeting our partners and getting updated on project progress ... would you please lift them in prayer as they continue to work and discern God's will for The Word at Work? Thanks

TT (Tim Tam) The Word at Work

ps: Our Ministry Associate team gathers school supplies, toys, and stuffed animals through out the year ... we've discovered blankets are an ongoing need as well, so please be saving them, too. Click here to learn more about becoming a TW@W Ministry Associate, or get in touch with Tim Hagen for more information!

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Speaking from my own first-hand experience - working side-by-side with Tim, Kenny and our brothers and sisters in Belize - won't you give thoughtful, prayerful consideration to supporting the efforts of Tim, the Word At Work staff and their partners? Please please fill out this Commitment Card and return it to their office!

Also, remember that you can follow The Word At Work on their Facebook page!

FPC-Midland Mission to Belize: Video: "Church in Belize"

Church in Belize from First Presbyterian Midland on Vimeo.

FPC-Midland Mission to Belize: Video: "Give a Kid a GoPro"

First Presbyterian of Midland, Texas, traveled to Belize over spring break with a team of children, youth, and adults. We hosted a "field day" on "Barron Bliss Day" (like presidents day) as kids were out of school. We had a blast and GoPro cameras captured the fun!

What you see is what happens when you put the GoPro in the hands of the kids!


Belize-Give a kid a GoPro from First Presbyterian Midland on Vimeo.

FPC-Midland Mission to Belize: Video: "To Belize and Back 2015"

To Belize and Back 2015 from First Presbyterian Midland on Vimeo.

Belize Misson Trip Day 5

Today, Thursday, we started off the day with a great breakfast as usual. About half of the team went to Belize city and visited various sites such as an orphanage, the burial grounds (a poor section of Belize city), and a single mothers caring center. The other half of the team continued at the worksite and accomplished a lot. We completed the roof, the walls inside, and the doors. We are close to finishing!

Tomorrow morning we will put the door knobs on the door and dedicate the home to the family. Some of the ladies on our team continued teaching and helping out the principal at the school. The youth on our team put on a puppet show based on the story of Easter, which the kids fully enjoyed. Today was also our last full day of working on the building site. We will complete just a few finishing touches tomorrow and then explore some Mayan ruins in the village along with a jungle/cave tour. Next we will make our way to the island via boat. We are so sad to see our time in the village come to an end, but our hearts are full with new friendships that we will never forget.

FPC-Midland Mission to Belize: Let Us Hear from You

Some good feedback for our mission team ... please contribute your own ... they'd love to hear from you! You can click on the 'comments' link that appears at the bottom of each blog post, or you can email your comment to missioner@fpcmid.org Here's some of the feedback/encouragement the team has already received ...

• Ashlyn,
Learn as much as you can!
We’re proud of You!!!!!!!
Love,
Robert & Nancy"

• "Chris, looks like you all are enjoying your work! Sending you all positive thoughts all continues to go well in what you do and those seeing the rewards. cindy"

• "Hello, friends and family in Belize! I want to offer a special shout-out to your blogger(s). I've been noticing the time stamps on your post, and realizing the 'midnight oil' you're burning to keep us posted up here, after a long and full day down there.
Been there, done that ... literally, I have been THERE and done THAT, and appreciate so much your web work. God bless you, and all our mission team!
Jeff"

• "Thank you so very much for 'going for' us. You are truly ambassadors of Christ (II Cor 5:20). Our prayers are being sent up to God to cover you with grace, compassion, energy & enthusiasm! Be blessed dear ones, Jean & Bob Kiker"

• "Look at those bright and shining faces! Can't wait to hear how God uses your hearts and hands to do His work in Belize! Blessings to you! Kelli Sherman"

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The 2015 Spring Break Belize Team 

Elizabeth Darr, Mia Grimes, Chris Hammit, Ashlyn Hansen, Lara Harrington, Peyton Harrington, Megan Hughes, Pat Hunter, Krista Kain, Scott Kain, Karen Lang, Mac McCoy, Chrissie Mee, Doug Mee, John Mee, Raymond Mee, Casey Smith, Will Smith, Jack Swallow, Julia Swallow, Nathan Swallow, Parke Swallow, Morgan Talley, Joey Willis, Grant Wood, Lee Wood.