WAW Wednesdays: Thank You Party, and Need 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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Thank You Party, and Need Your Help ...

Hey Friends,

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the U.S. and we are thankful to God as we see the Ladeni story continue.

She is getting used to her new leg. Last night we had a great celebration of Thanksgiving at an event for over 40 organizations and individuals who have come around Ladeni Osorto and helped to bring her back to health! Michael Martin Murphey made the evening extra special with his gift of song ... here are Murph, Ladeni, her mother Grace… Thanks to our host, Dr. Keith Bjork, and all who helped make the evening possible.

And because tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the US and we are so thankful for the work of God ... I’m in your mailbox with an opportunity, or avenue for you to express gratefulness to God.

We are coming upon the home stretch for our annual Christmas Project Trip! We have a team of volunteers heading to Belize December 13-22. This is the time of year when we count on your financial support to make these Christmas parties happen all over Belize for thousands of children and others in great need.

$3000 is needed to support the miracle work going on at the prison. This provides a small phone card to connect every inmate with their children and spouses.

$_____ ? We are grateful for any amount you can offer to help us purchase food and other gifts. With the numerous places we serve, the opportunity is beyond measure and always depends on your support. How far can you help us take this?

Keep Christ in your Christmas by ...

• Blessing the “least of these” ... the poor, widowed, the orphaned, victims of violence and injustice. Matthew 25:40
• Remembering those in prison as though you were in prison with them. Hebrew 13:3
• Supporting Hospice patients and families, HIV children’s ministry and more. John 21:17

You may not be making the trip with us - Let us represent you. Last year we raised $16,000 for this project. Help us get even beyond that for 2014. Please write back and let me know what you can do. Or ... make a gift of this in someones name?

Thanks,

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!