"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, Spiritual 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."
WAW Wednesday: "Something New"
A Word From Tim
I've been waiting and waiting for the cloud of Covid to lift for two years, and now, in spite of all I see around me, I feel hope rising, like the breaking of dawn!
This scripture has captured my attention in a big way.
The night is about over, dawn is about to break. Be up and awake to what God is doing! God is putting the finishing touches on the salvation work he began when we first believed. Romans 13:12
Previously my hopes and prayers were on getting things back to normal, praying for God to bless my plans and my efforts. (me, mine, mine, I)
What I needed to do, what I will always need to do, is to sit quietly in the Secret Place, first and foremost listen for God's plan, hear from God and obey and come into alignment with what he is doing. Who knows, perhaps my plans and problems Will also be addressed as I "seek first his kingdom…Mat. 6:33
The pandemic is an incubation period. I believe on the other side of it God will give birth to something new in Belize.
Behold, I will do something new. Now it will spring forth. Will you be aware of it?. Isaiah 43:19
What does this mean for The Word at Work?
For over 25 years God has used us to bring growth to his servants and help bring hope to those in need. I expect these efforts to continue and expand.
Even this week, in The Valley of Peace a US team helps to build housing for the elderly who have no families to care for them.
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| Lakepoint Church completed a 40X60 slab for a home for the elderly in the Valley of Peace. |
And a young girl is brought to the states for medical attention.
Looking forward I see God building people, raising up leaders, a new movement of leadership development for the kind of leaders that become agents of cultural change. Pray with us and for us as we try to discern our own role in this coming movement of God.
Be devoted to prayer so you will "be up and awake to what God is doing" and be ready to jump in.
We are excited to see our teams in Belize again working along side our brothers and sisters. We have other churches scheduling trips and are looking forward to what God will do through them as they begin to go back to Belize and serve. Please connect with us if you know of a church that would like to go to Belize with us.
Here are some needs that we are looking at currently that you can be in prayer about giving to: Total is around $30,000
01- Gomers House - we would like to complete some projects here that would enable them to begin to use some of the space - $7500
02- Sewing Machines - We have a need and a connection for sewing machines. If we buy a pallet of 48 sewing machines then we get them for 50% off. So $4,800 per pallet and we will be able to ship these quickly.
03- Shipping Containers - If you know anyone who sells or would gift shipping containers please let us know. We have a warehouse full of things to ship to Belize and are looking to ship them. Our Cost for Shipping a container- $8,000 - $10,000 US to ship a container. Please be in prayer as to how you could become involved with shipping this year.
04- Eco Village - We are needing materials to complete some work at Eco - the cost would be $7,500. If you would like to help in one of these areas please contact us A.S.A.P.
We love and appreciate all of you very much.
Things are starting to materialize with Churches getting ready to go to Belize. We have several making plans and purchasing airfare for late spring and early summer.
Tim and I traveled to Belize March 5-12 and met up with several of our ministry partners, we also spent time in prayer asking God what He wants from us as we lead into 2022 and beyond connecting with what He wants done in and through TWAW. We thank you for your prayers as we had many conversations and made many plans for this year and the coming years.
Trip Highlights: Tim and I spent time with many of our partners reconnecting after COVID and found out some great things have been going on there.
We went several places including the Prison, King's Home, the Valley of Peace, Eco Village, Banana Bank, and visited with some of our partners in the Belize City and Belmopan areas. We learned that there is plenty of vision and work to be done through TWAW and our U.S. partners and look forward to going back often with teams. The travel was easy and COVID was not at all a hinderance to our ministry now. We also learned that a few of our partners had some health concerns and were able to reach out and pray with them. It was a great blessing to get back on the ground and make plans for the future of TWAW and all of our ministry partners.
It is such an amazing experience to have all of you as partners, we are so grateful for your participation and look ahead as we continue to do the work that is before us. Please feel free to reach out and connect about anything you may have questions about or would like any further explanation.
Derek Osburn
Executive Director
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