WAW Wednesdays: Prison

"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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Friends,

The biggest deal weighing on me right now is prison.

Unlike in the US, Belizeans are not afforded the "right to a speedy trial".

Right now there are 500 people in the "Remands" section. These are men that have not been sentenced but are awaiting trial, some of those as long as 7 years. packed like sardines in small cells with little to no light and allowed out for only an hour per day. The Kolbe Foundation has brought amazing major changes to the prison. Now this situation is the challenge on top of the list.

Many are stepping up and asking how to help. What we need right now are people who can help draw up the plan.

Electrical Contractor
Plumbing Contractor
Building Contractor

Is that you? Will you come to the prison and share your expertise and direction?

Here's some good news.

Since the rains have slowed we can now start filling the swamp where we are partnering with Hand in Hand ministries to build their new facility for their work with HIV effected children. This building will house their day care, their pre-school and their outreach programs and their office. Ready for teams to start work in a few weeks.

Another donation of a million meals in dehydrated food arrives.

Photos below of delivery to help the prison and their amazing ministry. This shipment also contained pallets of vitamins and baby food which will help many of our ministry partners e.g. Childrens homes, Seed of Life, YES, Hospice, and more.

Tim Tam
The Word at Work