WAW Wednesday: "WOW! Just WOW!!!"

"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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Much to Celebrate!!

Ebenezer Church in Burial Grounds Reaches Goal

Our friends in the Burial Grounds have been working hard to raise funds for half of the blocks needed for the next phase of building their new church -- Kenny tells us they have reached their goal and raised the funds to purchase 600 blocks!! This is one of the most materially impoverished areas of Belize; but, clearly they are resourceful and were able to rise to the challenge and partner with our US churches to make their vision of a new church a reality. Thanks be to God!

King's Children's Home Fundraiser an Amazing Success

Our friends in the Clovis area pulled off an amazing evening of fun, fellowship and incredible fundraising as over $103,000 was collected to provide solar energy and a cistern system for KCH! Momma Leonie was glowing after the event. Thanks everyone for making the evening a success - especially event organizer, Matt Ware pictured here with Leonie. Guests from Belize, Washington State, Texas, and New Mexico made the journey.


Healed and Heading Home!
We are so happy to share that Gabby has been released to go home! She and her mother Christine have had a long road here - they arrived in late January for treatment of suspected cancer that turned out to be chronic osteomyelitis. This nasty infection needed surgery, IV antibiotic treatment, and time. We are grateful to Dr. Keith Bjork (pictured here) for rallying his physician friends to provide treatment - and to BSA hospital for providing incredible care. The Amarillo community embraced these two lovely women, hosting them in their homes, providing tutoring, including them in their faith communities activities and so much more. Chris & Gabby will be reunited with their family in Ladyville very soon. God is faithful...may He be glorified by the healing and hospitality that Gabby has received!

And Finally ...

She made up her mind and counted to 3 ... on May 17, 2015, our Operations Manager Mollie was joined in marriage to a strong man of faith, Mr. Mike Swafford. I had the privilege of presiding over the ceremony ... Pastors Kurt Oheim and Ron Holmes backed me up ... It was a truly beautiful celebration of God's goodness and Mike vowed to let Mollie continue her travels to Belize!! We're all really happy for Mike & Mollie! Note to Mollie - get those business cards changed - oh, and your passport!

Blessings
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!

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