WAW Wednesdays: Grateful - Pondering

"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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Grateful - Pondering

Good evening, friends,

Last week was the 2 year anniversary of our accident. We took a trip to visit the accident site. It was an eerie but good time to ponder “why did God spare our lives? How were we used in this past 2 years? Why are we still here?” One easy answer which I just preached on Sunday in Mississippi……”We are his workmanship, created for good works in Christ.” Eph. 2:10

We're grateful to each of you who prayed us through a desperate time, and we're awed by God's goodness as he has continued to heal us and prepare us for the work He has ahead of us.

While in Mississippi with Kenny this past week, we visited with Rev Matt Mitchell, former TWAW board member, at his church, 1st Pres. Pascagoula MS and with Drew Allen, current board member, at his church, First Presbyterian, Oceans springs MS. We met with teams, encouraged support for TWAW and our ministry and visited our coastal warehouse and shipping center.

Meanwhile, back in Amarillo, there was a reunion happening with Ladeni and Grace as they met with Dr. Keith Bjork and Chad Mason from Amarillo Artificial Limb & Joint, making adjustments as Ladeni returns to the new life God has provided! We're thankful for Neva Burks and so many others who have extended their lives to help our friends.

We continue to praise God for the healing happening in Gabryella's body as well - please let us know if you're willing to help financially with Gabryella's treatment - we expect her to be in Amarillo for several more weeks.

Thank you for answering our message from last week -we've had several responses for technology - including iPhones for our ministry and electronic keyboard's to allow the gift of music to permeate our Belizean friends lives and ministries.

In Belize, Marilyn Stewart has been traveling the country with Maria Perez, visiting sewing co-ops, encouraging the women whose lives are being changed by learning a skill, all the while being infused with the life changing message of the Gospel.

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!!!

Finally, I find myself daring to ask the question, "what are you doing to help change the lives of others?" A group of Amarillo High School students have answered this question by taking on a huge fundraising project, selling t-shirts to raise money for scholarships for students in Belize. They've done remarkably well, and I'm asking you to support them ... please follow this link to order a t-shirt before the end of the week ... saber es poder ... knowledge is power! We're amazed at this truth as knowledge of how to answer God's call, tempered with love, transforms our lives and the lives of others. Grateful & Expectant,

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!