Sunday, July 31, 2016

Mercy Trips Summer Outreach: "Another good day of service"


Partnering with local healthcare workers and churches in medically underserved countries, Odessa, Texas-based Mercy Trips Healthcare Outreach provides free medical clinics and surgical care as an outreach of Christian love for our fellow man. 




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Another good day of service"

Another good day of service, the village team ministered to over 950 persons and the surgical team did another 4 rather complex and /or very large hernias. Everyone remains healthy and working together extremely well. Couldn't be prouder of this team, what they lack in size they make up for in heart.

Free share tonight - whatever is on your heart

Today I had the opportunity to give out some candy and watch other team members give out goodies to the children in a small village. It was absolutely amazing to see those kids and their eyes light up! They were so excited to get a lollipop or a pencil. It was humbling and also just reminded me again of how blessed I am❤️ - Jetcy

I am always humbled by the reality of those we can't help because there is no medicine or no treatment for the condition or disease the they have. Unlike treating patients in the US, where I can send them to lab or x-Ray or physical therapy, giving people false hope for a outcomes that won't happen. As in Uganda I must learn to be honest with myself, & my patients at home. - Jack R.

I have no control here: on what time I wake, what time we eat breakfast, what time we leave, how fast or slow the driver drives, if we go straight to the village or if he decides to drive and talk to the next driver, how late we work, when we eat or sleep. This experience is humbling... Christine said this is Intensve type A therapy and I say thank you, I'm cured! -- Marie

As always when I am here in Uganda I have to remember where I am and that the people here move at a slower pace than we do. I try not to get to upset when the surgery doesn't start on time, they wait till the last minute to let me know what surgery is going next, the electricity goes out in the middle of a procedure, and then, a patient touches you after a procedure is complete, kisses your hand ,gives you a big smile and says thank you. -- Judi

This trip has been truly life changing I have traveled across the world for God to finally show me my calling in life, which is an OR nurse. I can't thank Dr. Daniel and Judy for pouring their knowledge into me these past couple of days. They answered all my question( I asked about thousand) no questions asked. The people here have enriched my life so much! I'm so blessed -Jasmine

Day 3 complete and I couldn't be any happier. Looking at the breath taking mountains, witnessing the tight family bonds, hugging the kiddos and learning in my field on this trip has made my heart full. I know God is working on this mission and I couldn't of asked for a better team to work with. I love Uganda sooooo much! Natalie

I so appreciate my pharmacy staff this trip...they are fantastic! We've had so challenging days and they have hung in there beautifully! They continue to laugh and enjoy everything on the way home each day. Christine

Loved my experience with the car sized potholes. - Johnette

So proud of my mom right now, she rocks this mission! Myself, I am having an internal struggle - leaving each village at the end of the day having had to turn people away, run out of meds and mosquito nets is crushing. - Shannon

I have had my own struggles with control issues over the years coming here, usually it involves work flow in the OR and trying to get as many cases as possible done each day. Ten years ago the kind of inefficiency we are experiencing this week would have had me bursting at the seams or having a stroke. Now I am able to recognize that events play out according to God's merciful and all encompassing plans and accept that I have done the best that I can do without making enemies of everyone and just "let it go". Don't get me wrong, there is still some inner tension between acceptance and comfort with not finishing a surgical schedule, but now I am able to calmly thank God for what we were able to accomplish and know that His plans for another person might include having to wait longer for a surgery, clean water, a mosquito net or medicine. I am not in control of a van driver's tardiness, the spotty power issues, the need for the cultural necessity to serve me a restful lunch or a myriad of other little things that happen in the course of the day. I am in control of doing my best work unto the Lord at any given moment and looking for ways to serve Him in the in between times. I think coming to Uganda over these years has made me a better, more compassionate, more merciful yet still imperfect servant and I can't imagine not coming now even if my frustration meter does occasionally peg out. Sorry for the long winded post but I've been chewing on this awhile and as you can see from the other posts it was clearly time to "spit it out" ---Craig

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Mercy Trips Healthcare Outreach
P.O. Box 13795
Odessa, TX 79768

From "I Am Second" ... Lisa Luby Ryan


Lisa Luby Ryan wanted the perfect life: children who adored her and a husband that would protect, guide and love her. But things didn’t turn out that way.

She had been sexually abused at a young age, lived in a chaotic home and wasn’t loved by her parents. Honesty, trust and a wholesome relationship between a man and a woman simply wasn’t Lisa’s reality. As she went through life, through relationships and men and a broken family of her own, she knew in her mind that “All I wanted was to be loved.” But God asked her the question, “How can I heal you when you’re not willing to heal yourself? Are you willing confront your secrets and give it all up to me?”

Are you willing to give it all up? Are you willing to be healed? Lisa had to confess her past; a life of affairs, abortion, divorce, and neglect. She freed herself by facing the truth and God was faithful to restore the broken pieces.



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"Socks & Underwear" Liturgy

Photos by Jeff McDonald
The start of the 2016/2017 school year is just around the corner, and a variety of charitable efforts are under way NOW to provide clothes, school uniforms and school supplies for kids in need around Midland and other communities in West Texas.

That includes Grace Presbyterian Church of Midland, which has joined a multi-church effort contributing new clothing items to St. Andrews Presbyterian Mission. St. Andrew's exists as a loving, multicultural, Christian environment to serve, educate, and nurture Midland children and families in need.

Grace Presbyterian's responsibility was 'socks and underwear,' and we filled three baskets with donations. At today's worship service, during the Children's Sermon, Reverend Cheryl Homsher asked the congregation for some Socks & Underwear Liturgy, prayers and blessings for the gifts and especially for the youngsters who will receive those gifts.



There's still time for EVERYONE in the community to contribute to this drive. For more information, please contact:

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Mission
1708 N. Fort Worth Street, Midland, TX
(432) 682-2351
maggie.standrews@suddenlinkmail.com

Mercy Trips Summer Outreach: "A very busy and tiring day"


Partnering with local healthcare workers and churches in medically underserved countries, Odessa, Texas-based Mercy Trips Healthcare Outreach provides free medical clinics and surgical care as an outreach of Christian love for our fellow man. 



A very busy and tiring day"

The teams had a very busy and tiring day. The village team treated over 1150 patients altogether in a very remote village.

The surgical team suffered some power outages, but managed 4 cases including 2 very large hernias, as well as seeing many patients and sorting out the soperative schedule fore the next few days.

Today's assignment:
Describe Uganda to your family in one sentence:


- Refreshingly friendly and God loving people in Uganda.---Marie

- Wide open country with beautiful land and scenery. Green and rich.---Jim

- Breathtakingly beautiful, with heartwarming people -Jetcy

- Sometimes you just can't put God's beautiful creations into words! -Jasmine

-Absolutely lovely people who have a remarkable scenery in the mountains.---Natalie

-The people are the face of God, the country side is a glimpse Heaven...Jack

- a huge country with an even bigger heart - Shannon

- A land of generosity, kindness and opportunity - Johnette

- This is a beautiful country full of people who are so willing to open their hearts to you. ---Christine

The people of Uganda from the first minute they meet you treat you like family,----Judi

A beautiful land and a lovely people that must be experienced to be understood. ---Craig

Visit Mercy Trips' Facebook page for this and other posts.

On the way to the hospital at Karugutu


Mercy Trips Healthcare Outreach
P.O. Box 13795
Odessa, TX 79768

Today in the PC-USA Mission Yearbook

The Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study is a daily devotional with 365 inspiring mission stories that come from next door and all across the globe. It inspires thousands of Presbyterians daily as they uphold the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in intercessory prayer.

Today in the Mission Yearbook: July 31, 2016

MINUTE FOR MISSION: PRESBYTERIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSICIANS - My first experience with the Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM) came in the summer of 2000, when I traveled to the Montreat Conference Center to see my brother sing in a Friday evening concert at a PAM Worship and Music Conference. I haven’t missed a worship and music conference at Montreat since then. As I have grown as a musician and a person, the mission of PAM has supported me. My first position as a church musician came as a result of hanging out at Montreat while I was in high school with a group from another church ...

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Saturday, July 30, 2016

In the News ... "52 Faces" Q&A with Chuck Bell

MRT Photo by James Durbin
"52 Faces of the Community" is a feature of the Midland Reporter-Telegram that is recognizing the unsung heroes and volunteers of Midland, Texas. The latest installment in this series offers a question-and-answer session with Chuck Bell, Head of Upper School at Trinity School.

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In the News ... "What to know before you go to Rock the Desert"

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• August 4-6 at RTD Festival Field, near Midland International Airport

Rich Lopez, Reporter
Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - Rock the Desert is back with its 2016 version, Soul on Fire. The Christian music event kicks off Thursday with a wide range of acts that cover rock, pop and hip-hop. Headliners include Switchfoot, Chris Tomlin and Tenth Avenue North. Acts will play both on the main stage and in the Teen Tent ...

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Karl and Jenny Teichert ... TOMORROW in Midland

Karl and JennyTeicher (center) with their family.
Welcome and hear from Karl and Jenny Teichert this Sunday, July 31, at First Presbyterian Church.

Services in the Sanctuary, 8:15 and 11:00 a.m.: Special guests Karl and Jenny Teichert
Bridge Service in the Chapel, 11:00 a.m.: Special quests Karl and Jenny Teichert

Karl and Jenny are serving the Lord as missionaries with OC Africa in South Africa. Karl serves as the Southern Africa Director of the Southern Africa Regional Team and Area Director of the continental team as well. Their vision is to see a healthy, Bible-based church established in every un-reached village and community in each Southern Africa country. Karl's ministry focuses on research, discipleship, church planting, and leadership development training.




OC Africa is an interdenominational ministry committed to developing, equipping, and mobilizing church leaders to multiply healthy, Bible-based churches in every community in Southern Africa and the world. OC is a faith-based mission who depends on the Lord to provide committed, financial supporters and partners. The contributions from these individuals help generate ministry opportunities around the world, impact missionaries and their global work, and provide a means for the International Mobilization Center to function.

CLICK HERE to learn how YOU can be a part of mobilizing church leaders like the Teicherts, by donating to OC Africa.

In the News ... "Midland Church Hosting Free School Uniform and Supply Giveaway ... TODAY"

KMID Photo
• Going on TODAY at MLK Community Center

Stephanie Sobic, Reporter
KMID-TV


MIDLAND, TEXAS - A Midland church is making sure all Basin children are ready for back to school by provides all the essentials ... from head to toe!

"Everything that the kid would need to go back to school, well have it here," explains Lead Pastor of Community Worship Center Church in Midland, Ed Mayberry.

The church is hosting one last Summer bash, Community Fest, before headed back to the classroom at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center ...

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In the News ... "Homeless Not Helpless"

KMID Photo
• Outreach/service event set for Sunday, July 31, 5-8 p.m.

Jena Sands, Reporter
KMID-TV


ODESSA, TEXAS - Preparing to serve more than one hundred homeless men and women can be a handful.

At Odessa First Assembly's Hope Heals All ministry, they have rallied many local businesses, volunteers, ministries, and donations to provide resources for those living on the streets in the Basin ...

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Today in the PC-USA Mission Yearbook

The Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study is a daily devotional with 365 inspiring mission stories that come from next door and all across the globe. It inspires thousands of Presbyterians daily as they uphold the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in intercessory prayer.

Today in the Mission Yearbook: July 30, 2016

PRESBYTERY OF CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - Literacy skills, character strengths and a community that believes in success. Those are the three fundamental components behind the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools Program, a summer literacy initiative with a focus on children who need but cannot afford summer learning opportunities ...

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Friday, July 29, 2016

From ServLife International ... "Clinic for Christ"

ServLife International is a movement defined by values of God’s kingdom, not programs built around human efforts and activities. The reign and rule of God should be made apparent to every person on the planet, despite their religion, race or socioeconomic status. We believe that issues of justice are inseparable from the good news that Jesus Christ came to proclaim. ServLife exists to take the gospel of Christ and the hope of a better, more just, world to the lives of people we touch. This happens through individual contributions of time, creativity, resources and dreams.



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ServLife Blog: Clinic for Christ

Pastor Joseph in Nepal has discovered a unique way to love his community through his ministry. Two years ago, shortly after planting his church in far eastern Nepal, Pastor Joseph and a fellow Christian man were sharing the gospel and distributing booklets when a woman confronted them with an unusual request. She asked them if they had any fever medicine. Someone in her family was sick and there was no pharmacy or doctor nearby ...

CLICK HERE to read the rest of this post from ServLife ...



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Karl and Jenny Teichert ... this Sunday in Midland

Karl and JennyTeicher (center) with their family.
Welcome and hear from Karl and Jenny Teichert this Sunday, July 31, at First Presbyterian Church.

Services in the Sanctuary, 8:15 and 11:00 a.m.: Special guests Karl and Jenny Teichert
Bridge Service in the Chapel, 11:00 a.m.: Special quests Karl and Jenny Teichert

Karl and Jenny are serving the Lord as missionaries with OC Africa in South Africa. Karl serves as the Southern Africa Director of the Southern Africa Regional Team and Area Director of the continental team as well. Their vision is to see a healthy, Bible-based church established in every un-reached village and community in each Southern Africa country. Karl's ministry focuses on research, discipleship, church planting, and leadership development training.




OC Africa is an interdenominational ministry committed to developing, equipping, and mobilizing church leaders to multiply healthy, Bible-based churches in every community in Southern Africa and the world. OC is a faith-based mission who depends on the Lord to provide committed, financial supporters and partners. The contributions from these individuals help generate ministry opportunities around the world, impact missionaries and their global work, and provide a means for the International Mobilization Center to function.

CLICK HERE to learn how YOU can be a part of mobilizing church leaders like the Teicherts, by donating to OC Africa.

From @FWMission ...Friday Story: "From Calamity to Commerce"

Founded in 2001, Free Wheelchair Mission is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to providing wheelchairs for the impoverished disabled in developing nations. Headquartered in Irvine, California, FWM works around the world in partnership with a vast network of humanitarian, faith-based and government organizations, sending wheelchairs to hundreds of thousands of disabled people, providing not only the gift of mobility, but of dignity, independence, and hope.

Friday Story: "From Calamity to Commerce"

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Greetings, and Happy Friday!

Thirteen years ago a flash flood came through Gilgit-Balitstan, Pakistan. The waters destroyed Nizam-Ud-Din’s home. His father was killed, and he and his two siblings were left with permanent disabilities. Though he was still a teenager, Nizam-Ud-Din became the sole breadwinner for his family. For years they struggled as he tried to earn money and care for himself, his brother and sister ...

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In the News ... "Hen House Boutique Helps Support Single Mothers in Midland"

KMID Photo
• Hope customers see the bigger "purchase" when they shop

Stephanie Sobic, Reporter
KMID-TV


MIDLAND, TEXAS - When you first hear the name, Hen House, you might think a place to pet chickens. As it turns out, you're not alone. Many Midlanders have rolled up to the Hen House Boutique expecting that, but getting something completely different. The Hen House is actually new place to shop in the Tall City, while supporting a greater purpose.

House ... equip ... restore ... is the the mission behind the Hen House clothing boutique in Midland ...

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Today in the PC-USA Mission Yearbook

The Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study is a daily devotional with 365 inspiring mission stories that come from next door and all across the globe. It inspires thousands of Presbyterians daily as they uphold the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in intercessory prayer.

Today in the Mission Yearbook: July 29, 2016

PRESBYTERY OF WEST VIRGINIA - When my father was born in Qingdao, China, Grandmother had a hard time breast-feeding, and Dad was losing weight. So a message went to the missionaries to the south that the babies16July29 up north needed milk. Apparently all food that the American missionaries ate came from the U.S. because they did not know which food was safe and which was not. Food had to be ordered 18 months ahead of need because of shipping time. Obviously one does not anticipate the birth of a baby 18 months ahead.

So the children of the south gave up their milk for the babies of the north. It is a story I had heard again and again during my childhood ...

CLICK HERE to read more.

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Karl and Jenny Teichert ... this Sunday in Midland

Karl and JennyTeicher (center) with their family.
Welcome and hear from Karl and Jenny Teichert this Sunday, July 31, at First Presbyterian Church.

Services in the Sanctuary, 8:15 and 11:00 a.m.: Special guests Karl and Jenny Teichert
Bridge Service in the Chapel, 11:00 a.m.: Special quests Karl and Jenny Teichert

Karl and Jenny are serving the Lord as missionaries with OC Africa in South Africa. Karl serves as the Southern Africa Director of the Southern Africa Regional Team and Area Director of the continental team as well. Their vision is to see a healthy, Bible-based church established in every un-reached village and community in each Southern Africa country. Karl's ministry focuses on research, discipleship, church planting, and leadership development training.




OC Africa is an interdenominational ministry committed to developing, equipping, and mobilizing church leaders to multiply healthy, Bible-based churches in every community in Southern Africa and the world. OC is a faith-based mission who depends on the Lord to provide committed, financial supporters and partners. The contributions from these individuals help generate ministry opportunities around the world, impact missionaries and their global work, and provide a means for the International Mobilization Center to function.

CLICK HERE to learn how YOU can be a part of mobilizing church leaders like the Teicherts, by donating to OC Africa.

Mercy Trips Summer Outreach: "A great first day with patients"


Partnering with local healthcare workers and churches in medically underserved countries, Odessa, Texas-based Mercy Trips Healthcare Outreach provides free medical clinics and surgical care as an outreach of Christian love for our fellow man. 



A great first day with patients"

The team had a great first day with patients today, both teams worked at the Health Center at Karugutu today - I know, not the schedule I sent out, but the byword for short term missions is FLEXIBILITY. The surgical team had a bit of a chaotic and slow start, mostly due to the surgical team leader being a day late to the party, but I feel the team bonded well with the Ugandans helping us out in the OR and we will pick up steam tomorrow. We performed 3 surgeries, including two significantly complex hernia repairs.

The clinic team had some challenges related to the workspace they were in, but had a good day in the end. A total of 603 people received some type of treatment or service including; vaccinations, deworming, vitamin A for children, mosquito nets, or provider examination and medication.

Team thoughts for the day: Funniest , weirdest, and/or the sweetest thing you've seen so far..

I was honored to be in the OR today. There was a lady waiting to begin surgery and I checked her vitals, placed IV and began a friendship. Of course the patient was nervous and I got to be the one to be able to calm her nerves. Before you knew it, She offered to braid my hair. I love how friendly everyone is and I look forward to tomorrow! --- Natalie

Sweetest moment- in the chaotic OR environment with 10 -15 people, two of our loving team members went around to make sure the patients were comfortable and feeling less anxious( shout out to Jasmine and Natalie for their kindness :) ---Jetcy

Sweetest was seeing natalie with the children in the village. She truly loves the people here and wants to give them her unconditional love! Funniest was Judy in the OR She runs circles around everybody! ---Jasmin

Watching my novice OR nurses calming the patient's fears and the resident doctors learn our "sterile" ways. ---Judi

The children are amazing ---Johnette

So sweet today working with my mom and teaching her about dispensing drug. --- Shannon

Funny, the male patients taking their jacket off and having me hold it it while I took vitals. Cute they know I can multifunction because I'm a woman ~ Marie

Amazing team we work with..., Giving a Mom with a seriously ill child special favors to keep her from having to wait. Listen to the kids laugh!!! ---Jack

So blessed to walk up to our building this morning to see Pastor Moses talking with the people who came for clinic. He took time to explain who we were and why we had come and that we were not from the government. Most importantly, he explained Jesus and His Love. ---Christine

The surgical team was getting ready to leave the hospital, and a woman as very insistent that we all get out of the van to take a pic with her. When we got out to oblige, a comedy of errors ensued between her and her daughter trying to get the pic on her phone, because the daughter's phone was full, and she didn't know how to delete any pics to make room for a new one. Also the woman looked like she could be pregnant and I asked if she was with child, she said " yes this is my daughter" pointing to the teenager with the phone. Guess I need to work on my Ugandan English communication skills. -- Craig

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Mercy Trips Healthcare Outreach
P.O. Box 13795
Odessa, TX 79768

In the News ... "Lee High graduate starts journey to Catholic priesthood"

MRT Photo by TimFischer
• Optimistic about this new chapter of his life

Waseem Nabulsi, Reporter
Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - Lee High School graduate Mark Marquez has known that he wanted to be a priest since he was a high school freshman.

Throughout his youth, Marquez was very active in his church, San Miguel Arcangel Catholic Church, where he was an altar server.

However, it wasn’t until he began studying civil engineering at the University of Texas at Austin that he received the “calling” that many priests speak of ...

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Today in the PC-USA Mission Yearbook

The Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study is a daily devotional with 365 inspiring mission stories that come from next door and all across the globe. It inspires thousands of Presbyterians daily as they uphold the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in intercessory prayer.


Today in the Mission Yearbook: July 28, 2016

PRESBYTERY OF THE NEW COVENANT, TEXAS - It has been roughly a year of endless flooding for parts of Texas, challenging volunteers in their cleanup efforts. The seriousness of the high water took on new meaning last month with the deadly flooding near Fort Hood that claimed the lives of nine soldiers. Swift flooding swept the soldiers’ 2 1/2-ton vehicle from a low-water crossing. Three soldiers were rescued.

“The challenge is the repeat flooding. When you have a hurricane, it’s usually one and done. It may hit once in an area and then wait another 10 years before it hits again,” said Jim Ellor, state coordinator for floods with the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance National Response Team. “We’ve had one flood after another to the point where we are beginning to name all of our floods based on holidays. There was the Memorial Day Flood, Easter Flood and so on.”

Ellor adds that disaster response groups have been responding as best they can under the circumstances ...

CLICK HERE to read more.

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

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."


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!



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!