WAW Wednesday ... Thank you for being our friends!

"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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Thank you for being our friends!

Dear Friends and Partners:

Kenny Logan, Tim Hagen and our friends from First Presbyterian Church Midland, TX spent last week furthering their relationship with our friends from Casa De Alabanza Church in El Progresso Village. It was a great week for both churches full of worship, hard work on the church building, prayer, laughter, excellent food, and a trip to see 1000ft Falls. Both churches are reaping the benefits of this ongoing friendship!

Please Pray over the Word at Work ...

  • Praise for the time in our Father's presence that Tim Tam has been blessed with on Sabbatical.
  • Travel mercies for our Staff who will travel over the next week.
  • Continued healing for Chepito as he recovers from an appendectomy.
  • Funding for Dallan's impending surgery this month - 2/3 of the funding is still needed.
  • Stanley Herrera (Leonie & Phillipa's brother) began treatment in Mexico last week for cancer; we're thankful for resources that make this possible.
  • Direction and unity for our Board of Directors as they implement new governance policies.
  • May God be glorified through the Word at Work!

Our Friends in Belize are sharing their hopes for the parties they plan to host next month ...

Thank you for sharing Christmas Joy with them!!!

A gift to our Christmas Project will help provide food for parties where apples and bananas are a real treat; connect families to loved ones through phone cards for prisoners; deliver gifts far and wide to our partners; and so much more. We'll be happy to send a gift acknowledgment card to your loved ones if you'd like to donate as an alternative gift! Thank you for clicking the link above today...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

How has your life been impacted by being the Word at Work? Maybe you've a story to share with our friends - I'd love to hear from you! Email me or give me a shout!

Blessings,

Mollie
The Word At Work
• mollie@twaw.org

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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!

Application deadline for 1st Prez-Midland's Spring Break mission to Belize is TOMORROW

First Presbyterian Church will join The Word at Work during spring break in Belize again this year. Whether it is construction, leading Bible school, or just making new friends you will be an integral part of spreading the love of Jesus and continuing the relationship FPC has with the people in the village of El Progresso and the country of Belize. You will serve, laugh, fellowship, and grow as you participate in with this awesome ministry!

Be praying about the chance to join in this revolutionary approach to missions where we will be a part of the unified body of Christ! It will be an experience you will not forget! Applications are available here or at the church office and are due December 1 ...

• CLICK HERE for more information, and to download an application ...

Application deadline for 1st Prez-Midland's Spring Break mission to Belize is THIS WEEK

First Presbyterian Church will join The Word at Work during spring break in Belize again this year. Whether it is construction, leading Bible school, or just making new friends you will be an integral part of spreading the love of Jesus and continuing the relationship FPC has with the people in the village of El Progresso and the country of Belize. You will serve, laugh, fellowship, and grow as you participate in with this awesome ministry!

Be praying about the chance to join in this revolutionary approach to missions where we will be a part of the unified body of Christ! It will be an experience you will not forget! Applications are available here or at the church office and are due December 1 ...

• CLICK HERE for more information, and to download an application ...

1st Presbyterian-Midland announces Spring Break mission to Belize

First Presbyterian Church will join The Word at Work during spring break in Belize again this year. Whether it is construction, leading Bible school, or just making new friends you will be an integral part of spreading the love of Jesus and continuing the relationship FPC has with the people in the village of El Progresso and the country of Belize. You will serve, laugh, fellowship, and grow as you participate in with this awesome ministry!

Be praying about the chance to join in this revolutionary approach to missions where we will be a part of the unified body of Christ! It will be an experience you will not forget! Applications are available here or at the church office and are due December 1 ...

• CLICK HERE for more information, and to download an application ...

1st Presbyterian-Midland announces Spring Break mission to Belize

First Presbyterian Church will join The Word at Work during spring break in Belize again this year. Whether it is construction, leading Bible school, or just making new friends you will be an integral part of spreading the love of Jesus and continuing the relationship FPC has with the people in the village of El Progresso and the country of Belize. You will serve, laugh, fellowship, and grow as you participate in with this awesome ministry!

Be praying about the chance to join in this revolutionary approach to missions where we will be a part of the unified body of Christ! It will be an experience you will not forget! Applications are available here or at the church office and are due December 1 ...

• CLICK HERE for more information, and to download an application ...

WAW Wednesday ... A Word from OUR President ...

"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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A Word from OUR President ...

Dear Friends and Partners:

As most of you know, TWAW Executive Director Tim Tam has begun his sabbatical. We are confident this process will reveal God’s vision for our future; our Board looks forward to regular updates from Tim and we encourage you to continue to lift him up in prayer along with us.

We are thankful that Mollie Swafford is stepping in as Acting Executive Director while Tim is away as she brings great leadership and knowledge to our operations. Jo Cole is training our newest team member, Dyann Folkner, and as Dyann gets more familiar with our office Jo will take on more of Mollie’s previous duties as her support. We are excited to expand our support services and financial network to undergird the future growth for TWAW - thank you for covering all of our staff in prayer!

Ministry in 2016 will finish strong and Kenny Logan & Jose Valencia are on the ground in Belize making preparation.
  • FPC, Midland, TX will return to the El Progresso area in November;
  • Discovery Church, Hickory, NC will continue their work alongside Exodus & First
    Stone Ministries in Belize City;
  • Our annual Christmas Project will celebrate Christmas with our partners Belize style!
  • We’re also talking to new partners about potential vision trips.

Many of you are planning your trips for 2017 already! (If you’re a team leader and you haven’t contacted us about your summer plans yet, we hope you’ll do so soon.) We are booked up through Spring Break with groups from all over the US who will catch up with friends and partners and develop new relationships. Susie Mauldin is settling in as a long-term missionary working with Belize Hospice and Lonnie & Cindy Wall are making their plans to move to the Belmopan area in January to oversee the building of Gomer House. Our Redemptive Recycling program continues under Tim Hagen’s leadership and we’ve got containers lined up for shipment soon.

Our Board has taken serious steps toward implementing policies and procedures for our governance and we are poised to expand TWAW activities in 2017 with vigor. There’s a lot to thank God for during this season! On behalf of the Board please know how grateful we are for your partnership - I hope you’ll take a moment to read the enclosed and consider becoming a part of our Team 100 program as well.

Gratefully,

Geoffrey Wright
TWAW Board President

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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 ... Here's Some Great News!

"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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We had a really special time together as Board and Staff Friday night.  We sent Tim off on his sabbatical with prayer and laughter!  Pictured in front row from left:  Kenny Logan, Dyann Folkner, Jo Cole, Tim Tam, Mollie Swafford & Tim Hagen.  Board Members from left in the back: Ron Allen, Rodger Hudson, Janie Thomas, Geoff Wright, Marshall Dawkins, Mary Zickefoose & Kurt Oheim.  (We missed Jose Valencia, Drew Allen & Derek Osborn, but we know they were with us in spirit!)

Here's some great news

Dear Friends and Partners,

Our Christmas container is fully funded!! Thank you to all who prayed for this portion of the Christmas Project...we've received word that our Belize friends at Love FM, the Love Foundation, and Department of Youth Services are sacrificially combining their resources to make sure Belize children all over the country will know they are loved this Christmas!

"Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering." Hebrews 13:3

It's not hard to imagine how difficult it is for families who are separated during Christmastime because their loved one is incarcerated or waiting in remand for justice. Each year we allocate $3,000USD to purchase phone cards (at a discounted rate) that are shared with inmates at Belize Central Prison. Families are able to connect and celebrate the birth of our Savior through this gift.

• CLICK HERE to donate ...

John Woods, Chairman Emeritus and Founder of the Kolbe Foundation which manages the prison shares, "Christmas is an exceptionally sad time of the year due to separation of loved ones. The Word at Work has always made sure that each inmate has a phone card so that if they don’t get to see loved ones, they can at least talk to them. The Word at Work is Christianity at work in its best form." Won't you please help us bridge the distance by donating toward the Christmas Project?

"I now feel safe!"

Sweet words from one of the young children at Marla's House of Hope. What a perfect example of the church body working together. Funds donated by Paoli Presbyterian Church in PA were used to purchase security cameras and monitors which were installed by Joseph Powell (pictured here and a member of FPC Pascagoula, MS) and Eric Maas (missionary in Belize)! Secure fencing is next at Marla's -- we're so grateful to witness the Word at Work!

Thanks for being 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 ... It's time to pray this prayer on our behalf once again

"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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It's time to pray this prayer on our behalf once again

Dear Friends and Partners,

You may not hear from me for a while. . .

I hope that got your attention because I'm excited about the news I have to share — for the next six months I will be on sabbatical. God is calling me aside for a time to go deeper with Him and to solidify his vision for the next phase of The Word at Work.

Fourteen years ago God gave us a vision for that which is now TWAW. It's been a miraculous and highly educational journey. We know that the best is yet to come! We need to re-strategize and reorganize for that which is ahead. We've grown in our effectiveness and our impact but the needs and opportunities that God lays at our doorstep far exceed what we are able address.

In short, it's time for us to take the core of what we do well and multiply it.

Early on our prayer support team stormed the gates of heaven on our behalf using the Old Testament prayer of Jabez:

"Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my borders, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm.” 1Chronicles 4:10

It has been a wild ride since then … there was even a time when I asked them to stop praying. We are now at a threshold of seeing an even greater impact. It's time to pray this prayer on our behalf once again.

During my sabbatical, Mollie Swafford will be sitting in my chair. We have been rigorously preparing her to function as the Acting Executive Director and during my absence I have authorized her to speak and act on my behalf. My email and phone won’t be on, so you’ll want to communicate with her: (806) 654-5773, mollie@twaw.org . Ministry will continue as usual! We are gearing up for the annual Christmas project! Teams are headed to Belize each month! Sending 3 shipping containers in October! Relationships and partnerships will continue growing!

Our current Board of Directors is stronger and more engaged than any time in our history. I will be in communication with them regularly, and through them in communication with you.

If you are willing, here's where I need your help:

1. Please pray for me that I will slow down to hear from God (likely my biggest challenge);

2. Pray for the staff and board of The Word at Work;

3. Pray for God to protect us and to enlarge our borders (1 Chron 4:10);

4. Pray for God to raise up leaders and provide resources for this Kingdom expansion.

Thank you for joining us in this exciting journey with God.

Thanks for being the Word at Work!

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 ... Hear some encouraging news ...

"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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Hear some encouraging news ...

... and also a little window into the Valley of Peace, Post-Hurricane Earl.

Our board member, Janie Thomas, has worked tirelessly to ensure scholarship recipients get the funding they need. I'm not sure how many we sponsor in total but there are 59 in the Valley of Peace alone. Here is a word from RC school vice-principal, Judith Melgar,school who oversees high school scholarships for Valley of Peace Partners.

Dear All:

The school year has started for us, and perhaps this is one of the busiest months-practicing routines and procedures, preparing for the independence parade, meeting parents etc. But all in all, things are fine.

Our students, who attend BCS started classes on the 27 Aug. And are taking classes without delay. On the other hand, our students at Valley of Peace SDA Academy had a one week delay - but it seems it was for the best. The school has a new principal and he seems to have plans of upgrading and developing - some positive changes (infrastructure, student uniform, and the sale of healthy snacks) are already evident. So, despite the passage of Hurricane Earl, good things are happening at school.

Nonetheless, most of the families who are dependent on peasant farming are struggling to make ends meet, but are optimistic and have already re-planted their fields...God is good and always provides for our needs ... if things go well, by Christmas time our people will be harvesting crops and should have a good season. :-)

Thank you for keeping in touch, for your prayers and for your concern. I appreciate it!

Regards,

Judith

Dallan - doing very well while he awaits the next major surgery in November. Pray for funding for artificial jaw

Leonie Gillham - of The King’s Children's Home is about to join us here in Amarillo. Pray for her stamina and family health issues.

Kenny - is also about to join us in the US.Pray for God to use him to inspire the churches and people he visits across the States

Christmas - the Christmas project is getting closer. Pray for funding for shipping presents for 30,000 children

And here's some other great news ...

Our staff is growing.

Meet the latest addition to our office in Amarillo, Financial Secretary Dyann Folkner!

Having been in the depths of corporate America in my "prior" life and with many non-profit volunteer hours under my belt, I am delighted that God has led me to The Word at Work. It is exciting to think that the skills God has honed in me will be used for his purposes. It humbles me that I am included in this wonderful ministry!

We are grateful that Dyann is joining our team. I know you join us in welcoming her!

Thanks for being the Word at Work!

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 ... Have you thought about Christmas?

"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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Have you thought about Christmas?

Hello Friends,

Our partners in Belize are getting ready and that means we are too! It takes some planning to get gifts for 30,000 kids shipped in time ... and we have lists to make and check twice ... and parties to help plan ... all to celebrate the greatest gift imaginable! I'm sure you'll want to know more about our Christmas Project, so please stay tuned!

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We are amazed by the passion of our friends at Paoli Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania! This weekend they will pack and bless a shipping container headed for Belize! Their project is the culmination of months of planning and collecting items for all of our partners. TWAW's Tim Hagen will head to Paoli tomorrow to help with the loading; and, one of our Pinnacle Church team members, David Brandon, will join him to document the whole weekend in video. We can't wait to share more of this story!

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Would you please pray with us:

- Praises for the body of Christ at Paoli Pres!
- Travel mercies for Tim & David
- Clear vision for what's next at Paoli as their passion for Belize grows!

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We asked and you answered! Kenny Logan is coming to the States later this month....we want to make the most of his time here - so if you're interested in having him come visit your church, please shoot me a message!

(Oh, and we think he'll be here in time for his birthday on the 17th!!!)

And Finally .............

She's not a Spring chicken anymore, but we were happy to celebrate Mollie's birthday today (ahem...let's just say it was a "significant" number)! She said the only way I could include this greeting was if I also let you know when all of our birthdays are, so, for your reference in the future (because to be honest, our staff is AWESOME! :-)

Jo Cole - December 28
Tim Hagen - November 21
Kenny Logan - September 17
Tim Tam - December 30
Chepito Valencia - December 4

Thanks for being the Word at Work!

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 ... We are Bonafide!!!

"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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We are Bonafide!!!

Hello Friends,

I'm headed back to Belize today for a unique opportunity - for the next several days I'll be at Banana Bank with pastors from all over Belize for a restorative conference presented by Westwood Ministries of Kerrville, Texas - please keep all of us covered in prayer.

Speaking of Prayer ...

We received word this morning that Kenny's nephew, Ryan, has been hospitalized after an automobile accident over the weekend - please pray for the cranial swelling to subside and for all of Kenny's family as they wait for more news.

Dallan is in Belize for a quick visit -- he will be back in Lubbock in time for his birthday later this month. We understand that Dallan's next surgery will be scheduled soon. We continue to raise funds for this second surgery which will include implanting a prosthetic jawbone -- if any of you have a connection to TMJ Concepts out of Ventura, California, please email me -- maybe we can work together to get the appliance donated. Your donations to our medical fund to cover hospital expenses are appreciated also!

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Kenny received a call early this morning from our friend and brother, Pastor Robert Ruiz of Shawville. Robbie's brother was killed in an automobile accident in Mexico yesterday - please pray that the connections and resources will be established to allow Robbie to bring his brother back to Belize for burial; also please pray for Robbie and his extended family during this time of loss. (Many of you will recognize Pastor Robbie, pictured here with Rebekah C from FPC Ocean Springs.)

Right now in Belize ...

Hurricane Earl may have delayed Discovery Church (above) from arriving in Belize - but the storm didn't stop this group from sharing their gifts with their friends at First Stone and Exodus churches! Nine of the original 22 team members arrived on the 12th and they've been working with Kenny and Pastor Phillipa at the First Stone location at 8 Mile installing partitions for classrooms as more children and families are joining this community ...

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The group is also offering swimming lessons for the leadership team from Exodus ...

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We are looking forward to having the rest of the Discovery Team join us in Belize in December!

The Word at Work is BONAFIDE

According to Stewart, Martin, Dudley, Webb, Certified Public Accounting Firm, the Word at Work's financial statements and position for 12.31.2015 are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Why is that important? We want our donors to have confidence that we are running a tight ship and that we strive to be excellent stewards of the gifts provided by God through you! Our "overhead ratio" was less than 10% in 2015. We are doing more with less - but what could we do with a bit more???

The Word at Work has more projects, donations and mission teams each year. It’s time to provide additional resources to help the Amarillo staff keep up.

We are looking for a part-time bookkeeper with nonprofit or church experience. General ledger accounting experience, donor management data management and familiarity with QuickBooks Online will be important.

Because of the travel-intensive season for our staff, stability and reliability will be very important. Please help us spread the word to find someone who may fit the qualifications and who is interested in a mission organization with a successful history of work in Belize.

With additional help, comes additional expense for payroll and taxes and technology. Please consider making a donation to the operating budget of The Word at Work to change this from a need to a reality.

Thank you for growing the Word at Work!!

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 ... Mollie's Report from Belize, Post-Hurricane

"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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Mollie's Report from Belize, Post-Hurricane

Friends,

Hurricane Earl has come and gone and our team from Paoli Presbyterian Church is safe and sound at Banana Bank where roof was blown off one cabanna trees down, Tika still in her cage, the electricity has returned and the river is rising. It's been a week of contrasts to say the least!

-Joy for the team and the girls and staff at Maria's House of Hope as they renewed heir friendship while painting, playing, and praying together, and angst over the impending storm.

-Shrieks of delight at being caught in the rain and great sadness over the destruction to homes, crops, and the beautiful landscape of Belize.

-Opportunities to our friends and comfort them, and sadness over having to say goodbye.

After the all clear was given late this morning, Kenny and I were able to make the trip to Belize City to check on conditions for our next team coming in from Discovery Church in North Carolina--their arrival has been delayed due to power and water issues in the city--but oh my will they have opportunities to see God at work and join Him! Flooding in some areas woke residents to find 3 feet of water in their homes.

These shots are not great, but a sample of what we saw...

While more than 2,000 homes were affected in Belize City alone, we heard over and over how grateful our friends and partners are that there has been no report of loss of life. Praise God!

Your prayers have sustained us and we are grateful...this is the best kind of tired Ever! Thank you for being the word at work.

Signing off from Belize,

Mollie Swafford
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 ... Law Enforcement Trip, and More

"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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Law Enforcement Trip, and More

Hello Friends,

Summer teams have been stacked up in back-to-back. We have a small break of four days but start again this weekend with teams from Pennsylvania and North Carolina.Rushing to get this out while it is still Wednesday

Kenny just finish up the law enforcement trip: Last week a group from New Mexico and South Carolina worked with the Belmopan Police Department sharing their faith in Christ and providing training which included defensive tactics (Krav Maga)), first aid/CPR, and firearms. The team also worked with local police on a home of one of the officers, building walls in the home while helping the officer build relationships with his neighbors.

Momentum is building. They are asking for training in additional districts. Do you have law enforcement people in your church that can be involved in next years trip? Please send me their contacting information.

Update on Dallan from geneday@aol.com: To all ... Just went for the first follow up after surgery for Dallan. Dr. Higley said he is doing very well. This is a copy of the x ray of his jaw. The thing that looks like a bicycle chain on the right is the metal bar that is holding his mouth in place until they can put in the prosthesis. Please pray he is very careful and doesn't fall or take a blow to the face of any kind. That bar is very near his brain.

The metal on the left is brackets they put on his teeth to hold rubber bands to keep his mouth almost closed and in place.

The next 90 days are going to be a challenge waiting for the prosthesis. Please continue to pray for God's provision and give Him praise and thanks for ALL HE has done on Dallan's behalf. We still need to raise some more money to pay for the prosthesis. It is truly a blessing for all of us involved to witness God's hand in all of this. There are so many people involved in so many areas and God has brought us all together for His purpose and His child. When you think of where he was just two months ago it truly is a miracle. THANK YOU JESUS!!!

God Bless,

Gene and Bev

Thanks for your involvement and support which makes all this continue to happen!

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 ... Right Now in BZ

"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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Right Now in BZ

Hello Friends,

Okay, I just got back from Belize last night. I’m a little bit fried so lets' have some fun. A lot happened last week and a lot more is happening right at this moment. Just for fun I'm going to throw a bunch of photos at you. And there will be more to come with teams stacked up and back-to-back through the summer.

FYI - Law enforcement mission trip started yesterday where Christian officers train Belizean police in a variety of skills and also share how faith sustains them in their work. Look for that next week.

Gabriella before and after: Infection in her leg a thing of the past. She is healthy and growing fast. She is one of the shyest kids I've ever come across, But yesterday she gave her testimony of God's healing work in her life to a crowd at church camp.

Last week's team from Ocean Springs, Mississippi: Dr. Michael Cunningham ... help for a young boy with clubfoot.

Another before and after shot: Some of you will remember Moses from seven years ago, injured by a truck and given no hope for life.

Back when he was in the hospital I made several promises to him. One was a promise to include him on one of my mission trips and take him out to the islands to go snorkeling.

It took me seven years to fulfill that promise. He is now a young man of 15 years old, Junior in high school and getting excellent grades. Here he is pictured with last weeks team giving them points on how to lay cinderblocks.

AND, not only snorkel for 1st time but also Kayaking ...

Pinnacle Church of Amarillo: is also in Belize at this moment working with Phillipa at Exodus Church in Belize city. They've already built the playground set and this week have been assisting Philippa's leaders with hundreds of children in a vacation Bible school.

Monday night was the church’s first women's conference and over 70 Women from the Pickstock neighborhood attended.

Last week, three shipping containers arrived with about 1000 desks and chairs: These high quality desks and chairs were donated so schools in Belize need only contribute funds to pay for shipping expense.

Air Force pilot Devon Meister from Ocean Springs team: spent part of her trip working at the prison in the area of her expertise, Hurricane preparedness.

This was one of my favorite photos of the week so I included it. I like the way the color of the coconut matches the parrot on her head.



And how about these faces:

Utter Joy ...

Awe and Wonder ...

Contentment juxtaposed with a bit of suspicion ...

Thanks for your involvement and support which makes all this continue to happen!

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 ... Friendship!

"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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Friendship!

Hello Friends,

Our group from Mr. Calvary Church in NC is in the northern part of Belize - their kinship with Luz de Evangelico Church in Orange Walk runs deep - we're grateful they've returned again this year to help with their VBS.

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We often say that ministry happens while we are on our way to do something else - and that has been true at many turns on this trip. While in the North, we received word that of one of our partner's nieces was suffering and in need of a help. Karina's misdiagnosis left her losing weight with no plan to help. Today US & Belizean physicians were able to discern that she has gallstones! Tomorrow she will undergo a procedure and we hope you will pray with us that the procedure will go smoothly and that Karina will be living life to the full again soon!

FPC Ocean Springs is enjoying time renewing friendships and making new ones in the Shawville area of western Belize. The team has split up into small groups and worked with Pastor Robby on his home ... they've shared VBS with the kids from House of Salvation ... some of the team has joined Omega Church in their Breaking Bread ministry (learning to cook Belizean style, and then taking meals out into the community and meeting new folks while sharing a meal) and medical folks have offered a women's clinic.

Today we also helped this young man from a remote village ...

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Pedro, 6, has had an issue with his foot since birth - we traveled to Belize City for a consultation today and we've got a plan for surgery that will help him walk and play. Pedro's mom is blind and they are taken care of by Pedro's grandmother - please keep this family on your prayer list! Pedro had a full day! He was able to see the ocean for the first time - and he saw the Jaguar at Banana Bank on the way home - and he met another friend who has been helped by our friends who are the Word at Work.

Pedro hung out with Moises today - you may remember Moises, this "boy who wouldn't die" - a few years back he was in an awful accident that left his abdomen ripped open and critically damaged - but God has plans for this young man, and after months in the Amarillo where he endured multiple surgeries, he returned to his family in Belize. Today Moises is thriving, making good grades (he's in high school!!) and on this trip he's had the opportunity to see how we go.

Speaking of surgery and medical things ...

Your prayers are helping, friends - we hear from Gene Day that Dallan's surgery was successful yesterday, Praise the Lord! Dallan's US "parents", Gene & Bev have been by Dallan's side through the whole ordeal. Please pray specifically for relief from pain from being on the operating table so long and that Dallan will continue to improve and be released soon. Please also keep Gene & Bev in your prayers as they take care of this precious friend. Thanks.

Finally ...

Our friend Ladeni checked an item off of her bucket list and it's nothing short of amazing. In 2014, Ladeni's leg was amputated because of a large cell tumor. Many of you helped make that surgery possible, prayed her through and helped with her medical expenses - and over the weekend Ladeni CLIMBED THE TALLEST MYAN RUIN IN BELIZE!! Here she is at the top of Xunantunich!

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Keep an eye on this young woman - there's no telling how God will use her story to bless others. #TeamLadeni We love you!

Thanks for being the Word at Work!

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!

---

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!