“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

Monthly Global Partner Focus | Sep 2024

The Gunnels Family in Thailand
Cameron and Jennifer, Claire and Chloe
Join us in praying for the Gunnels family who serve in Thailand. They lead a local church planting team that works among unreached people groups in Thailand and East Asia. The prayer emphasis is for God to raise up local, spiritually mature leaders to help with the team’s work.

International Trips for 2024-25

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.

We are excited to showcase our international trips for 2024-25! Use the provided links to sign up for a trip for yourself or your family. Each person going on an international trip will need to fill out a separate form no matter what the age of the person. Please follow the directions on the form carefully. Then, be in prayer about how God will use you in this region to love and serve others.  In the past, we have served alongside our global partners in Cambodia, Chile, Southern Asia, Lebanon, and the Dominican Republic. Our work has included leading Bible studies, completing construction work, providing medical ministry, and most importantly – sharing the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ.

Southern Asia | Dates: January 10 – 17, 2025 | Cost: $2,700 | Sign-Up Deadline: October 6, 2024
We need workers for this construction job. If you have construction skills or are willing to learn, this is the trip for you. We will be helping Pastor A with some jobs that need to be done to help with his ministry. Sign up here to take part in this opportunity to serve in South Asia!

Cambodia | Dates: February 20 – March 1, 2025 | Cost: $2500 | Sign-Up Deadline: November 4, 2024
We are heading back to Cambodia to assist in Camp Week for Hope International School. This is a wonderful time to work with children from all around the world! Camp Week is similar to VBS and is a time to focus on sharing the gospel. If you love children and teaching about Jesus, please sign up! We need you! Sign up here to take part in the opportunity to serve in Cambodia!

Chile | Dates: March 6 – 15, 2025 | Cost: $2500 | Sign-Up Deadline: December 2, 2024
We will be traveling back to Temuco to serve with the Hogar Girl’s Home and come alongside some of the local churches.  We will be teaching the girls, tias (women who watch over the girls), and do some community outreach with the churches. This is a great trip for all those who have a desire to share Christ’s love with others. Sign up here to take part in the opportunity to serve in Chile!

Dominican Republic – STCH | Dates: March 8 – 15, 2025 | Cost: $2,000 | Sign-Up Deadline: December 2, 2025
Join us this spring break as we head to Santo Domingo to work with our partners in the DR. This trip is for everyone and works wonderfully for families. There are a variety of skills needed on this trip: teachers, doctors, nurses, sewing, Bible teachers, women’s devotions, games, crafts, storytelling, and playing! It is a wonderful week of loving on others. Sign up here to take part in this opportunity to serve in the Dominican Republic!

THIMAR LSESD – Lebanon | Date: June 13 – 21, 2025 | Cost: $3,000 | Team Size: 8 | Sign-Up Deadline: March 10, 2025
We will be working with our national partners to come alongside them in their ministry. We will be working with children in a camp type setting telling Bible stories, crafts, games, and small groups. We will also visit a Druze community that we have been praying over that has a new church plant among them. Sign up here to take part in this opportunity to serve in Lebanon!

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.

Interested in Learning More? Contact Sherrie Anderson

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