“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Matthew 28:18-20

 

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8

Monthly Global Partner Focus

For the month of May, we will be praying for the T family. The T family have been on the field for about 2 years and were sent from our church to serve in the Middle East. Let’s lift them up in prayer:

Pray for safety while they serve among the tension and turmoil in the Middle East

Pray for their girls as they navigate the day-to-day life of living in an unsteady area.

Pray for open eyes and soften hearts as they share the gospel even in the midst of uncertainty.

Thanks for your interest in one of our domestic or international trips! We are excited to partner with you to share the Good News to the ends of the earth.  To officially register for a trip, complete the following steps:

  1. Fill out a Trip Application Form.
  2. Fill out a Liability Release Form and Background Check Authorization Form.
  3. Submit your deposit (cash or check) to a member of the Missions Staff or to the church office.
  4. A member of the Missions Staff will contact you with required training dates and any additional information.

Financial Support for Trips

Raising Support for Short Term Mission Trips

Scholarship Information for Short Term International Mission Trip Volunteers

Short Term Trip Scholarship Application

One of the most common concerns for those interested in serving on a short-term or mid-term mission team is the cost. It can seem overwhelming to consider paying for a trip that is outside of our normal budget. However, as a body of Christ, we do not want money to be the reason we do not serve on a mission team or share the Good News. We believe that God can and will provide for our needs. It will take some intentionality and hard work, but time and time again God has proven that He is faithful to those He calls. Here are a few suggestions to help you raise support…

Support Team
Perhaps the most valuable part of your preparation for a trip is developing your own support team. This support team is made up of both prayer supporters and financial contributors. The goal here is to develop a team – not just raise funds! We encourage each team member to enlist 5-10 people to pray for the team, team member, the area the team is traveling to, and the ministry on the ground. This is a great opportunity to involved small groups and those who are unable to go on the trip.

 

Another way you can participate in missions is through giving. 

You may not be aware that whenever you give to First Woodway you are already supporting missions. Eight percent of your regular gifts are used to fund mission work in Texas and around the world through the Cooperative Program of the Southern Baptist Convention.

That is significant!  But why not pray about doing more?  Many of our members contribute to missions over and above their regular tithe. These gifts are used to support our church’s mission partners, help us send teams to the mission field, and fund projects in Waco and around the world. You can designate a gift for missions by indicating your desire on your giving envelope or the memo line of your check.

Trips for 2024

God leads us to different places, people, neighborhoods, homes, and settings to share Christ. At First Woodway, we are ready to go wherever God sends us. Whether it be across the ocean or south of the border, we are ready to share God’s love with others.

Cambodia | February 17 – 27, 2024
Cost $2500 Per Person / Team Size 8 / Sign-Up Deadline: December 3, 2023
Join us as we travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia to work alongside Hope International School with director Adam Ecklund. We will be helping put on CAMP week for the students ages Pre-K to 5th grade. This is a special week set aside from regular academic classes to focus on sharing Jesus with the students. We will also enjoy time with the Ecklunds, bubble tea, and a cultural day to learn more about the lost in Cambodia. Sign-up here.

Chile | February 29 – March 9, 2024
Cost $2500 Per Person / Team Size 15 / Sign-Up Deadline: December 3, 2023
We will be working with our long time partners at a girl’s home in Temuco. We will spend time loving the girls, helping around the home, and connecting the home to churches in the area through community events. We would love to have women of all ages pour into the lives of these young girls. We also need men to help with some of the work needed on the property. Contact sanderson@woodway-clone.clevr.me for more information or to register. Sign-up here.

Southern Asia | March 20 – 30, 2024
Cost $2500 Per Person / Team Size 6 / Sign-Up Deadline: December 3, 2023
We would love to take some of the following skilled members to help with the work and ministry going on in the village: doctors, nurses, agriculturist, animal husbandry, and/or construction workers. Most importantly, we need members who love to share the Gospel and their testimony! Sign-up here.

Thimar LSESD – Lebanon | July 4 – 13, 2024
Cost $2500 Per Person / Team Size 8 / Sign-Up Deadline: March 10, 2024
We will be working in a strategic location putting on a kids’ camp where we will share Bible stories, songs, crafts, games, and snacks with kids in areas that do not have a large Christian population (if any at all). We will also be a part of all the different ministries that make up Thimar (LSESD). These dates have been confirmed with our partners and we will continue to monitor the situation. Please pray for our partners there. Sign-up here.

Dominican Republic (STCH) | July 20 – 27, 2024
Cost $1800 Per Person / Team Size 15-20 / Sign-Up Deadline: March 10, 2024
This is a great trip for families, singles, young, and old! We will do a variety of activities based on the skills and talents of those who sign up. In the past, we have worked with children in orphanages, led women’s Bible studies, and done construction work. We have also helped out with family events, teaching, and medical ministry in the schools. Sign-up here.

Interested in Learning More? Email Sherrie Anderson

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