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!