Lifting the Log

2011 Fruit!

2012-01-19T12:42:00.004-05:00

We’re praising God for the fruit born in 2011 through our affiliates! 28,473 Salvations 5,144 Students were taught in Bible training centers 3,392 Services or meetings were held 1,343 Average church attendance in churches pastored by LWM affiliates 2,065 People received formal discipleship training 236 Missions teams were sent out to unreached villages, primarily in West Africa 40,277

Wonderful News!

2011-12-08T17:37:00.003-05:00

We have some wonderful news! We shared with you about our partnership with Live School, a church planting training that has been very successful in southern Africa. We were privileged to coordinate the first pastors' meeting to present Live School in Gambia, a 95% Muslim nation. The following is a portion of the report from Chip Carroll, Live School's West Africa Representative: "From

Two New Opportunities!

2011-10-14T16:33:00.003-04:00

We're still basking in the goodness of God and the generosity of our partners to provide for our August retreat. It truly was a connecting and building time for our ministry family. Our missionaries have returned to their nations of service and we are as committed as ever to hold up their hands. Over the summer two outstanding opportunities for partnership were presented to us. The first

LWM Family Retreat!

2011-09-07T18:28:00.010-04:00

By Wendy TatroInternational DirectorLiving Word Missions What a time we had at our LWM Family Retreat! Our Father was faithful in every way and I really want to praise Him for His goodness to us! Rather than telling the story I’ll allow our missionaries’ testimonies and the photos to say it all.“We too had a wonderful time with … the LWM family. It is truly a very

Enjoy Photos from the 2011 Retreat!

2011-09-01T13:31:00.000-04:00

Retreat Tomorrow!

2011-08-17T11:22:00.002-04:00

By Wendy Tatro International Director Living Word Missions Our retreat begins tomorrow! Missionaries will arrive from around the world for a week of ministry, training, and strategic planning. I would really appreciate your prayers for the missionary adults, children, and teens, and for all of us who will be imparting to them. We want the perfect will of God to be fulfilled. Thanks for your

Retreat Coming Soon!

2011-07-27T16:47:00.004-04:00

By Wendy Tatro International Director Living Word Missions Our LWM Family Retreat is coming soon...August 18-26! We're praying and planning for a most relevant time for our missionaries. We only get to spend this time together every two years so we want to hit the center of the target. Want to participate? You can! Here's how: Pray!Our prayer list:That every spiritual need of every missionary

Liberia Trip Report!

2011-07-01T19:54:00.020-04:00

By Wendy Tatro International Director Living Word Missions Thanks very much for your prayers! Our trip to Liberia was very productive and I so appreciated your prayer support! We packed a lot of ministry into our time in Liberia...traveling up-country, teaching and training extension school teachers, meeting with alumni, and evaluating the status of the ministry in various areas.Bro. Bert

LWM Family Retreat!

2011-06-28T17:09:00.001-04:00

Our bi-annual retreat happens this summer, August 18-26th. It's a big sacrifice for our missionaries to travel to the Boston area. So we're making preparations for the most impacting ministry and training time ever! We could use your help. Our budget for the week for housing and food is $38,000. We have commitments for about half of the $38,000. Expenses such as resources for the

Liberia: Firestone Plantation!

2011-06-20T15:21:00.001-04:00

Second update from Wendy in Liberia: "We had a good meeting in Dolos Town on the Firestone Plantation. We all shared and prayed with 16 people for baptism in the Holy Spirit. Having a great time!"

Liberia: Harbel & Smell No Taste!

2011-06-20T08:30:00.000-04:00

Update from Wendy on her first full day in Liberia: "All is well here. Driving now to meet with teachers in Harbel and Smell No Taste." Bert has had great meetings and Moses is feeling much better. Praise God!"

Back to Liberia!

2011-06-16T15:05:00.009-04:00

By Wendy TatroInternational DirectorLiving Word Missions In two days I depart for Liberia and I would appreciate your prayers! We have a great team that, for over a year, has been working to rebuild the ministry in Liberia. This trip is intended to be a great launching point from which the current leadership team in Liberia carries the vision forward. Bro. Moses Foyah has been in Liberia for

Celebrating the Faithfulness of God!

2011-05-27T17:31:00.003-04:00

By Wendy TatroInternational DirectorLiving Word Missions On June 1st we will celebrate the faithfulness of God on the 5th anniversary of my husband's home going. Psalm 68:5 is true. Our lives are a testimony of the goodness and faithfulness of God! My daughters and I praise Him, thank Him, and give Him glory for all the good things He has done!On June 18th I will have the privilege of

Centrafricaine Adventure!

2011-04-26T14:31:00.008-04:00

By Wendy TatroInternational DirectorLiving Word Missions Most Americans have never heard of Central African Republic, but I can testify that it does exist! I've just returned from C.A.R. and feel very privileged to have seen firsthand the great work of Adonai Missions International, directed by our missionaries,Edet and Ann Offong. Adonai hosts a women's conference bi-annually and I

C.A.R. Trip!

2011-04-16T10:39:00.000-04:00

Wendy just returned from visiting the Offongs in C.A.R. She had this to say on her return: "Edet and Ann are doing well and send their greetings. I’ll send a newsletter later this week with details of the conference and what I observed in C.A.R. I arrived just after Ann had returned to C.A.R. from having treatments in Nigeria. I found her strong and working as hard as ever. She’s an

Gambian Crusade!

2011-04-04T13:01:00.004-04:00

By Wendy TatroInternational DirectorLiving Word Missions Glory! That's what is in my heart as I contemplate all the good work the Lord is doing around the world! We're blessed to just stand back and watch Him work! You are contributing through your prayers and financial gifts and I want to thank you!An historic crusade was held last week in Gambia! As you know Gambia is 95% Muslim, but that

No Limits!

2011-02-25T16:28:00.003-05:00

By Wendy Tatro International Director Living Word Missions The Lord is so good! He's been working in some wonderful ways and I'm excited to share the good news with you! The Lord has privileged us to team with other ministries in targeting the Senegambia region in northwest Africa (Senegal, Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau.) This region is home to three major Muslim unreached people

Fruit from 2010!

2011-02-03T21:54:00.014-05:00

by Wendy Tatro International Director Living Word Missions The beginning of a new year allows us to count our blessings in the previous one! One of our greatest blessings is partnership in building the Kingdom of God. Fruit from 2010! Thank you for your partnership in 2010! The following statistics come from actual reports of our missionaries and national directors: 24,627 people accepted

2010-12-25T17:16:00.001-05:00

by Wendy Tatro International Director Living Word Missions

Happy Thanksgiving!

2010-11-27T17:09:00.006-05:00

by Wendy TatroInternational Director Living Word Missions

Those who've never heard of Him!

2010-11-09T17:38:00.035-05:00

by Wendy Tatro International Director Living Word Missions In speaking of his work among the unreached, the Apostle Paul said, "My ambition has always been to preach the Good News where the name of Christ has never been heard, rather than where a church has already been started by someone else." (Rom. 15:20 NLT) Parts of the rural Senegal/Gambia/Guinea-Bissau region of northwest Africa

Partners in Serving Missionaries!

2010-09-28T16:50:00.010-04:00

By Wendy Tatro International Director Living Word Missions One of our missionaries sent me the following note: "I appreciate you for "holding the rope" for us, and also letting others know of the importance of that ministry. Certainly a large part of the reward for all of us goes to you (the whole there)! I know many of us on the field know of missionaries that are "independent" and the

High-Impact Opportunities!

2010-08-26T14:07:00.014-04:00

by Wendy Tatro International DirectorLiving Word Missions Are you seeking ways to contribute more to world missions? If so, we've got some wonderful opportunities for you to consider. Many people have time or talent to invest in the Kingdom and are just waiting for an open door. Here are some high-impact opportunities: Thanks for allowing me to share with you each month! I so value your

All The Latest!

2010-08-09T15:00:00.017-04:00

by Wendy TatroInternational DirectorLiving Word Missions Our content is wildly varied this month. Lately, when we pull together material to update our viewers, we find in our hands an over-abundance of ministry news to share with you! Although that means more work for us, we think it's a good problem to have! Enjoy these tasty tidbits for August. We're excited by what's going on at LWM and

More Breakthrough in Gambia & Guinea Bissau!

2010-07-09T14:59:00.004-04:00

by Wendy Tatro International Director Living Word Missions Our eyes are on the harvest of unreached people in North West Africa. As you know, Living Word Missions and Holy Fire Ministries have partnered together to target Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. We've been updating you on Rev. Bert Farias' travels into this region on behalf of HFM and LWM. We also shared the groundbreaking news with you two