World Mission

Assisting the Missionary People of the Diocese of West Texas

in their call to "proclaim by word and example the 

Click on the logo to go to the World Mission Facebook® page. 

From the Diocese of West Texas Core Values 

Evangelism - We proclaim by word and example, God's saving love revealed in Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit.

Mission - We reach beyond ourselves to serve all people in our communities and throughout the world.

The Purpose of World Mission: 

The World Mission Department seeks to engage every member and every church of the diocese in the work of evangelism and mission.  We are working to be faithful to the Great Commission, Jesus Christ's command to "go therefore and make disciples of all the nations" (Matthew 28:19) and His Great Commandment "to love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:39)

Invite a speaker to learn more about World Mission.

Schedule a speaker or missions presentation at your church, school or agency.  Contact Betty Chumney at (888 or 210) 824-5387 or chumneyb@aol.com or Marthe Curry (888 or 210) 824-5387 or mcurry09@sbcglobal.net 

2010 Mother's Day Offering ~ Over $11,000 received

2010 Grant Recipients 

The diocesan World Mission Department has announced the recipients of the 2010 grants to be used for additional mission work outside the diocese. The money -- $167,472 -- was designated by congregations as the portion of their apportionment payment that they chose to be used for work outside the diocese rather than for support of The Episcopal Church. Each year since 2004, congregations have been given the opportunity to make these designations.

In all cases, the funds support additional work for existing projects that are funded under the World Mission umbrella. The work will take place in eight dioceses in seven different countries and ranges from supporting orphanages to drilling water wells. Designations are made by an ad hoc committee from the World Mission Department and the diocesan Executive Board.

To see the 2010 grant recipients, click here.

Learn more about . . .

• The latest World Mission Newsletter
• World Mission Devotional Binder
  • Devotional Cover
• Episcopal agency partners & missions
• World Mission updates (UPDATED May 2009)
• World Mission Teams (2010 trip schedule)
• Long term DWTx missionaries (pictures & contacts)
• World Mission Committee
• World Mission church contacts (UPDATE Dec 2009) 
• Guidebook for the short term missonary
• NEW Disaster Plan 
• Fishin' for Mission
• DONATE NOW
• 2010 World Mission Symposium "Empowerment in Mission" with guest speakers: Glenn Schwartz & Jean Johnson  - Audio Files
  • Guilt of Dancing like an Elephant Audio 1
  • Toward Thinking New Thoughts Audio 2
  • You are Messing with my Mind Audio 3
  • Attitudes of Dependancy Audio 4
  • The Problem of Dependancy Audio 5
  • We Need to Change our Paradigm Audio 6
  • Principle of Geographical Proximity Audio 7

Ongoing World Mission Opportunities:

Cafe Beneficio This premium coffee from the mountains of Southeast Mexico is a joint outreach of the Diocese of West Texas and the Diocese of SE Mexico.  We call it "Care Trade" because it is aimed at helping the laborers as well as the small plantation owners.  Enjoy a cup of gourmet coffee and support World Mission.  To learn more and to order online click on the picture. Contact: Sergio Zacarias Website www.cafebeneficio.com
Belarus This orphanage ministry is making a difference in the lives of children.  To learn more click on the picture to see the Belarus presentation. Contact:  Alice Ann Fischer Pam Gouverne
Ecuador Supporting educational opportunities for children. To learn more click on the picture to see the Ecuador presentation. Questions? Contact: Tom Rickey
Honduras Manos de Dios (Hands of God) supports micro-enterprise, scholarships, and construction projects. Click on the picture for the Manos de Dios presentation. Contact: Patricia Perea
Honduras Medical and Veterinary missions brings healing and hope to the poor of Honduras. To learn more click on the picture. Contact:  Vicki Knipp Dr. Bill Smith Angie de los Santos Dr. Bill Campaigne
Honduras The Texas Water Mission brings clean water to poor villages.  Click on the picture to see the Texas Water Mission presentation. Contact: Dr. Louis Manz & Rev. Don Lee Website www.texaswatermission.org
Mexico Mission partners with the Anglican Church of El Buen Pastor in Piedras Negras. To learn more click on the picture for the Piedras Negras presentation. Contact:  Bobby Hausser
Mexico, Honduras, Uganda  Threads of Blessing formerly called Hands of Hope Incredible handcrafted works of textile art gives women the resources to support their families and educate their children. To learn more click on the picture for Threads of Blessing or for the Hands of Hope presentation click here. Contact:  Brenda Kingery & Helen Schnelzer
Mexico Mission partners with the Diocese of Southeast Mexico. To learn more click on the picture for the Southeast Mexico presentation. Questions? Contact: The Rev. David Chalk Southeast Mexico website, click here.
Russia Mission to orphanages and yourth transition homes helping children to know God and reach their fullest potential. To learn more click on the picture for the Russia presentation. Contact: Steve Denney Greg Sethness  Website www.roadoflifenet.com
Uganda Nebbi Women's Center provides training for women in life skills and micro-enterprise.  To learn more click on the picture for the Uganda presentation. Contact: Marthe Curry Helen Schnelzer Garry Schnelzer

Donate to any of these wonderful ongoing missions, click here.