WAW Wednesday ... "7/31/19: The Miracle of Moises (continued)"

"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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WAW Wednesday: "7/31/19: The Miracle of Moises (continued)"

Remember the story of our little friend Moisés?
The boy with fatal injuries and no hope of survival?
The boy who could see and talk with angels?
Eight years old and only 30 pounds bargaining with God ... "Spare my life and I will dedicate it to You!"

If you were following us 10 years ago, you know this unforgettable and inspiring story that swept the Country of Belize and beyond.
If you missed it, click on this link for photos and the summary of what happened.

God went to extraordinary means to save Moisés.
And the question then is the question now ... Why?
What is God's plan for Moisés?

Today he is perfectly healthy.
He graduated valedictorian from his high school and began taking courses at Junior College.

Now at 19 years of age he has the opportunity to continue his education in United States.
A church from Ocean Springs, Mississippi has helped him to get his drivers license and passport.
They have a family willing to be his host.

Next on the checklist is more prep for ACT exams and a College admissions letter.

The missing piece ... Is why I'm writing you.

Can we raise at least $15,000 to cover the first year's tuition and living expenses?
Send your support and stay involved as this story continues to unfold.

Write me soon if you are willing to help and BE A PART OF HIS SUPPORT TEAM!

Tim Tam
#wearethewordatwork

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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!

In the News ... "Help 'Stuff the Bus' to provide 300 Midland children with school supplies"

• Walmart and the Salvation Army are teaming up to provide much-needed supplies to school children in Midland

By Kirsten Geddes, Multimedia Journalist
• KWES-TV

ODESSA, TEXAS - Walmart and the Salvation Army are teaming up to "Stuff the Bus" and provide over 300 Midland children with essential school supplies to start off the school year. It's happening this Saturday, August 3 ...

 • Read/watch the rest of this KWES report ...

In the News ... "Faith leaders head protests against treatment of migrants at Moral Monday in El Paso"

EPT Photo

• "All this is connected"

By 'All this is connected', Reporter
• El Paso Times

EL PASO, TEXAS - AHundreds of clergy from various faiths from across the nation prayed, sang and marched Monday outside an El Paso immigration center.

The demonstration was part of the national "Moral Monday" movement, which opposes on moral and religious grounds what demonstrators say are unjust U.S. immigration policies ...

• Read/watch the rest of this EPT report ...

Invitation to Prayer from Faces of Children ... TODAY

Faces of Children is an ecumenical prayer ministry under the auspices of First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas. Their mission is to initiate ministries of prayer for children in churches, communities, and neighborhoods. In doing so, they seek to provide an opportunity for people of God to join together, learn about children and their needs throughout the world, and celebrate Christ's love (especially as it relates to children).

Invitation to Prayer ... TODAY

Dear Intercessors,

I hope you enjoy our first Faces of Children monthly digest, a new format I'm trying out. After getting your feedback a few weeks ago, many of you suggested that a monthly digest might be a happy medium between ceasing a newsletter altogether and continuing to send something every week. We'll try this out for a few months, so plan on looking for the next digest in early August.

In the meantime, we will continue to meet locally every Wednesday at 11:30 in the prayer closet at First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas. Please join us in lifting up the needs of vulnerable children in our community and around the world!

Sincerely, Carrie McKean

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JULY Faces of Children Digest

There are so many needs facing children in the world today. Each week in July, I'd like to invite you to join me in praying for migrant children, a growing crisis which has both global and local consequences. I'm offering particular ways to pray for ...

CBN News Photo

Week Five: Local Responses

Among many communities, people are responding to the crisis at their door as best as they can.

Please pray for those on the front lines to have the resources they need to respond. And pray for doors to open so that those of us who are further away can connect in meaningful ways with those well-positioned to respond.

CBN News Photo

Blessings,

Carrie

Carrie J. McKean
Faces of Children Director
First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas
(432) 684-7821 x153

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.

Contributed Photo

Today in the Mission Yearbook: July 31, 2019

YOUNG ADULT VOLUNTEER - During his junior year at Santa Clara University in California, Noah Westfall learned about the need for volunteers to assist new immigrants preparing for U.S. citizenship exams through the Immigration and Citizenship Program in Santa Clara County ...

• CLICK HERE to read more.

Partners Blog: “Squirming like a Worm in a Bucket”

Steve and Oddny Gumaer started Partners Relief and Development in response to the needs of refugees and displaced people from Burma, and now in the Middle East, as well. Their mission is to demonstrate, through holistic action, God’s love to children and communities made vulnerable by war in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other conflict zones.

PR&D Photo

“Squirming like a Worm in a Bucket”

There are some challenges that I’m up for. If it’s physical, involves the outdoors, sport or competition, I’m typically “in with a grin.”

But there are some challenges where I’m a complete wimp/wuss/chicken and can’t bring myself to face. Stuff to do with babies, needles, movies that don’t end well, seeing others in pain and coping with suffering. These generally have me squirming like a worm in a bucket ...

• Read the rest of this post ...

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Partners Relief and Development is a registered charity in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States. "We’re a small, grassroots nonprofit passionate about making a big impact in communities affected by conflict and oppression, demonstrating God’s love to children and giving them the opportunity to live free, full lives." For more information aboput Partners, visit their website at partners.ngo/

In the News ... "Children host lemonade stands all over Midland to raise money for charity"

KOSA Photo

• Taking the lead to show their classmates and neighbors just how much they care

By Shane Battis, Reporter
• KOSA-TV

MIDLAND, TEXAS - A local nonprofit is raising money for a new building to host activities with the help of some young volunteers. If you drove around Midland Wednesday, you might have stopped by Kaitlin Bledsoe’s lemonade stand.

Kaitlin, and other operators, aren’t trying to score some extra pocket money.

Instead, all the profits they make are going to 3:11 Ministries — a nonprofit that provides food, clothes, and access to fun activities for less fortunate children throughout the year ...

• Read/watch the rest of this KOSA report 

Invitation to Prayer from Faces of Children ... Tomorrow

Faces of Children is an ecumenical prayer ministry under the auspices of First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas. Their mission is to initiate ministries of prayer for children in churches, communities, and neighborhoods. In doing so, they seek to provide an opportunity for people of God to join together, learn about children and their needs throughout the world, and celebrate Christ's love (especially as it relates to children).

Invitation to Prayer ... Tomorrow

Dear Intercessors,

I hope you enjoy our first Faces of Children monthly digest, a new format I'm trying out. After getting your feedback a few weeks ago, many of you suggested that a monthly digest might be a happy medium between ceasing a newsletter altogether and continuing to send something every week. We'll try this out for a few months, so plan on looking for the next digest in early August.

In the meantime, we will continue to meet locally every Wednesday at 11:30 in the prayer closet at First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas. Please join us in lifting up the needs of vulnerable children in our community and around the world!

Sincerely, Carrie McKean

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JULY Faces of Children Digest

There are so many needs facing children in the world today. Each week in July, I'd like to invite you to join me in praying for migrant children, a growing crisis which has both global and local consequences. I'm offering particular ways to pray for ...

CBN News Photo

Week Five: Local Responses

Among many communities, people are responding to the crisis at their door as best as they can.

Please pray for those on the front lines to have the resources they need to respond. And pray for doors to open so that those of us who are further away can connect in meaningful ways with those well-positioned to respond.

CBN News Photo

Blessings,

Carrie

Carrie J. McKean
Faces of Children Director
First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas
(432) 684-7821 x153

From ECPAT-USA ... "Fighting Trafficking Worldwide - TODAY"

ECPAT USA is part of a global network of organizations and individuals working together for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. It seeks to encourage the world community to ensure that children everywhere enjoy their fundamental rights free and secure from all forms of commercial sexual exploitation.

"Fighting Trafficking Worldwide - TODAY”

For decades, traffickers have used the travel industry to their own advantage, including using airlines to move victims to and from locations or using hotels to set up encounters between victims and individuals purchasing sex. But we, as travelers, can take a stand against the trafficking of millions across the globe.

In recognition of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we are calling on you to end this exploitation and be a responsible traveler. Being a responsible traveler means understanding that trafficking is happening in our backyards. It means choosing to travel with companies that have incorporated anti-trafficking policies and training into their business models. It means raising awareness of the issue and raising your voice for those who are unable to do so.

Join Us!

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For more information on this and other ECPAT USA efforts, please email us at info@ecpatusa.org

• CLICK HERE to go shopping with ECPAT USA

In the News ... "God’s grace all-encompassing"

OA Photo by Jacob Ford

• Rev. Hennagin trades banking, accounting for ministry

By Bob Campbell, Reporter
• Odessa American

MIDLAND, TEXAS - The Rev. Bob Hennagin pursued a career in banking and accounting till getting married enabled him to go into the ministry.

Father Hennagin, interim pastor of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 1412 W. Illinois Ave. in Midland, said his favorite topic is how God’s promises relate to people’s lives ...

• Read the rest of this OA report ...

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.

Photo by Randal Whittington

Today in the Mission Yearbook: July 30, 2019

PRESBYTERIAN STUDY GRANT RECIPIENT - When seminarian Alexandra Pappas felt the call to ministry while she was in her late teens, she was intimidated and afraid. Although she was doubtful that God could possibly call someone like her to be a pastor — she constantly battles the desire for perfection, especially in worship and preaching — Pappas decided to go to seminary anyway ...

• CLICK HERE to read more.

From @chinaaid : "Five rights groups welcome Uyghur persecution declaration issued at Taiwan International Religious Freedom Forum "

The China Aid Association is a non-profit Christian organization - based in Midland, Texas - with a mission to uncover and reveal the truth about religious persecution in China, focusing especially on the unofficial church. They do this, they explain in their website, by exposing the abuses, encouraging the abused and equipping the saints to advance the kingdom of God throughout China.

China Aid Photo

Five rights groups welcome Uyghur persecution declaration issued at Taiwan International Religious Freedom Forum
Distributed by ChinaAid, June 2019 ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Five rights groups applaud the work of participants in the Taiwan International Religious Freedom Forum (TIRFF) for issuing a Declaration on the Persecution of the Uyghurs ...

• More on this story from China Aid ...

In the News ... "Preparing for 'Rock the Desert'"

OA File Photo by Jacob Ford

• Volunteers are also needed and are encouraged to sign up

Staff Report
• Odessa American

MIDLAND/ODESSA, TEXAS - The 20th annual Rock the Desert Christian Music Festival has been scheduled Aug. 1-3 at the Rock the Desert Festival Field, 2000 Farm to Market 1788, Midland.

Gates open at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 1 and at 1 p.m. Aug. 2-3.

Participants may bring coolers, lawn chairs, umbrellas, canopy tops, skateboards and sunscreen (all coolers will be checked).

Alcohol, drugs, glass containers, weapons, golf carts, pets and smoking are not allowed on the festival grounds.

Volunteers are also needed and are encouraged to sign up.

Go online for more information, schedule or tickets or call 563-3434 or email info@rockthedesert.com or rtd@rockthedesert.com.

Invitation to Prayer from Faces of Children ... Wednesday

Faces of Children is an ecumenical prayer ministry under the auspices of First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas. Their mission is to initiate ministries of prayer for children in churches, communities, and neighborhoods. In doing so, they seek to provide an opportunity for people of God to join together, learn about children and their needs throughout the world, and celebrate Christ's love (especially as it relates to children).

Invitation to Prayer ... Wednesday

Dear Intercessors,

I hope you enjoy our first Faces of Children monthly digest, a new format I'm trying out. After getting your feedback a few weeks ago, many of you suggested that a monthly digest might be a happy medium between ceasing a newsletter altogether and continuing to send something every week. We'll try this out for a few months, so plan on looking for the next digest in early August.

In the meantime, we will continue to meet locally every Wednesday at 11:30 in the prayer closet at First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas. Please join us in lifting up the needs of vulnerable children in our community and around the world!

Sincerely, Carrie McKean

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JULY Faces of Children Digest

There are so many needs facing children in the world today. Each week in July, I'd like to invite you to join me in praying for migrant children, a growing crisis which has both global and local consequences. I'm offering particular ways to pray for ...

CBN News Photo

Week Five: Local Responses

Among many communities, people are responding to the crisis at their door as best as they can.

Please pray for those on the front lines to have the resources they need to respond. And pray for doors to open so that those of us who are further away can connect in meaningful ways with those well-positioned to respond.

CBN News Photo

Blessings,

Carrie

Carrie J. McKean
Faces of Children Director
First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas
(432) 684-7821 x153

In the News ... "Jesus House makes strides toward new shelter"

OA Photo by Mark Rogers

• Resources are now being channeled to completing this project

By Courtney Borchert, Reporter
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Proposed projects to tackle homelessness in Odessa have been put on hold and replaced with a less financial burdensome alternative.

Jesus House of Odessa staff members had envisioned a space in the lot across from their ministry on Sixth Street where individuals could be given transitional housing options and a community center to care for the needs of families experiencing homelessness, but the price tag to do so forced the nonprofit to make adjustments to their dream ...

• read the rest of this OA report ...

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.

Photo Courtesy of the Colegio Americano Audio-Visual Department

Today in the Mission Yearbook: July 29, 2019

COLEGIO AMERICANO - The Colegio Americano, an educational ministry of the Presbyterian Church of Colombia (IPC), recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. The school, older than the National University of Colombia, began in 1869 when Presbyterian mission worker Kate MacFerren began to teach English classes to a group of 18 girls in Bogotá.

The Colegio Americano in Bogotá now serves more than 2,100 students and is one of 11 K-through-12 schools of the same name operated by the IPC and serving more than 8,000 students throughout Colombia ...

• CLICK HERE to read more.

From "I Am Second" ... Tim Ross

When Tim Ross was sexually abused as a young child, it started a chain reaction of consequences. First was protecting the secret. Next came an addiction to pornography. That was followed by living a double life. At age 19 the secret was exposed, and with it came freedom.

Tim’s experience shows how the love of Christ can win out—and the love of people can help change how one lives a life ...

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Inspiring the Revolution of Second

I Am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. Actors. Athletes. Musicians. Business leaders. Drug addicts. Your next-door neighbor. People like you. The authentic stories on iamsecond.com provide insight into dealing with typical struggles of everyday living. These are stories that give hope to the lonely and the hurting, help from destructive lifestyles, and inspiration to the unfulfilled. You’ll discover people who’ve tried to go it alone and have failed. Find the hope, peace, and fulfillment they found. Be Second.

You are here for a reason. We all have needs and could use some help. Talk to us. Call, chat, or email. 24 hours a day.

Go a step further ... talk with the people in your life. Spread the revolution of Second. Share the videos with friends. Gather a group of friends to discuss the films. Start an I am Second group.

Volunteer at concerts. Serve through I am Second community service events. Organize your own I am Second events. Sign up for an I am Second Expedition to help people in other countries. Check out Live Second for other opportunities. Connect with us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

I am Second is designed to help people discover their purpose in life. Have you discovered yours?

To find out more about the people and leadership team behind I Am Second you can check out Who We Are.

In the News ... "Houses of Faith: St. Mark Presbyterian united two congregations in 1958"

Editor's Note: The Standard-Times will spotlight a different San Angelo house of faith each week during 2019.

SAST Photo by Arthur Spragg

• Division between U.S. and U.S.A. designations dated back to the Civil War

By Matthew McDaniel, Reporter
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAST File Photo

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2506 Johnson St, was first mentioned in a Dec. 15, 1958, Standard-Times article announcing that name had been chosen by the newly-merged congregations of St. Andrew and Westminster Presbyterian churches in San Angelo.

There had been several short articles about the possibility of a union between the two churches over the past year ...

• Read the rest of this SAST report

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.

Photo by Mike Ferguson

Today in the Mission Yearbook: July 28, 2019

CALVIN INSTITUTE OF WORSHIP'S VITAL WORSHIP GRANT - Two congregations that worship in the same Louisville, Kentucky, church are comfortable enough with one another that host church members didn’t even bat an eye recently when the smaller congregation told the larger one that the church had termites. ...

• CLICK HERE to read more.

Equal Exchange Blog ... "Coffee Scrub for Face and Body"

Equal Exchange's mission is to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers and consumers and to demonstrate, through our success, the contribution of worker co-operatives and Fair Trade to a more equitable, democratic and sustainable world.

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Coffee Scrub for Face and Body

Why pay for a fancy scrub when you can make one at home using fair trade ingredients? ...

• CLICK HERE to read the rest of this post

• Learn how YOU can help Equal Exchange ...

In the News ... "Joseph has starring role at Abilene's Southern Hills' VBS musical"

ARN Photo by Ronald W. Erdrich

• The musical, which is free, begins at 7:30 each night

By Loretta Fulton, Reporter
• Abilene Reporter-News

ABILENE, TEXAS - Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3364 Buffalo Gap Road, is staging its annual vacation Bible school musical Sunday (TOMORROW) through Tuesday.

This year’s theme is “Joseph: Called” and features a cast of church members performing the story of Joseph. This will be the seventh year for the church to perform a musical as its VBS offering ...

• Read the rest of this ARN report ...

In the News ... "San Angelo Faith Briefs"

• Here's what's going on at church near you

By Matthew McDaniel, Reporter
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - From the Standard-Times, news of special events and programs from Concho Valley houses of faith ...

• Read the rest of this SAST report

In the News ... Upcoming jamaicas across the South Plains"

LAJ File Photo

• Continuing throughout the summer ... updated schedule

Staff Report
• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS -  ...

 • Click here for a list from LAJ ...

[WTM EDITOR'S NOTE: Jamaica (pronounced "ha-MY-ka") is an annual charity/fundraising festival held by Catholic Church parishes, especially those in states that border Mexico.]

In the News ... "Odessa Church News"

• Today and in the days ahead, in Odessa-area houses of worship

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Coming events include worship services, classes, Bible studies, community outreach, fundraisers, mission opportunities and more ...

• Read the rest of this OA report ...

In the News ... "Lubbock Faith Briefs"

Courtesy Photo

• What’s going on in South Plains churches

By Erica Pauda, Reporter
• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - From the Avalanche-Journal, news of regular services, and special events and programs at houses of faith in Lubbock and across the South Plains ...

 • Read the rest of this LAJ report ...