GroundWork Blog

What does GO mean?

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Mark 16:15 - And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. There are varying theories as to if short term missions are “worth it.”  And there is the possibility of answering that with yes, or no.  After seeing a half spoof/half truth video recently about the purpose (or...
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Groundwork Banquet – Celebrate with Us!

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Groundwork Ministries is so excited to invite you to enjoy a beautiful evening with new and old friends on Sat., Feb. 4th.  There will be great food, inspiring speakers and time to praise God for all He is doing through Groundwork.  We’d love to have you join us!  Invite others that you think may be...
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Share the Warmth: Coat and Blanket Drive!

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Groundwork Ministries is collecting NEW and GENTLY USED blankets and coats to help keep those less fortunate warm this winter! The items will be given to families living at House of Refuge in Mesa, AZ (provides transitional housing and support to homeless) and families in Maneadero, Mexico (many of whom live in tin shanty’s, or homes...
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Make this Christmas Different

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Below is an email that has “gone around”.  It is so important to share.  I’d like to ADD to the sentiments below the idea of spending just HALF of what you might normally spend on gifts for friends/family on helping others, whether it be donating to a local or global charity or buying gifts for local...
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Rainy Season…inside and out

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Today in Arizona, where we live, it is really one of the first “cold” and rainy days of the season.  And it made me think of the Oxacan/Mexican people I have learned to love who are having the same weather (colder, probably).  When I went to the grocery store earlier today I couldn’t believe how...
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People Are Talking…

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How?  It begins at home. Open your eyes and look around you for the needs, and the opportunities to meet those needs. They are great. But it CAN’T stop there.  There are BILLIONS of people who have not heard the saving message of Jesus.  So, start praying about how God could use you to go...
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Mission Trip: school table

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Sometimes we think of missions as only going to another country, or maybe another community. The mission trip I feel like I take each day when trying to get our boys to sit at the table for school IS like another country! These boys, ranging in age from 2 1/2 to 15 formulate...
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Update and Support Letter!

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Please read Groundwork’s yearly update and support letter by clicking below!  If we don’t have your mailing address, this is the best way for you to get in on all God is doing…it is exciting for sure! UPDATE AND SUPPORT LETTER You can also open the donation card that was sent along, and there is a link...
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Groundwork on Facebook

The best way to stay up to date on all the “new” news, pictures of mission trips, updates from mission sites, etc. is on our Facebook page!  “Like” us here! ...
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Kenya Mission Trip

FOR GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE: Customize your dates! Mainly in Nairobi, we will have the opportunity to minister to street boys (thru a local ministry), assist a local ministry that trains women with skills to work/live (work projects, Bible study), minister with a boys choir in surrounding villages, and be a part of teaching kids.  And, of...
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