‘High Tea’ for Work & WitnessEighty women from the Northeast Zone of the British Isles South District assembled for a “Ladies High Tea” in Leeds. The event was scheduled to raise money for the Work & Witness project in Hungary.
 
The women were asked to dress as if they were attending a garden party at Buckingham Palace. All the ladies wore hats; and after the tea, they paraded around the church while the men chose the winning hat.
 
The men of the zone, dressed in white shirts, black trousers, and bow ties, served as waiters. The food consisted sandwiches, cakes, and many delicious desserts served on china tea services.
 
In conjunction with the tea, the zone had an auction of gift-wrapped items, flower arrangements, and mounted photographs of the Yorkshire Dales.
 
The day was hard work for the local NMI but good fun, and the zone raised over £600 (approximately US$980). Those in attendance asked when the next high tea would be hosted. Leadership thinks another one may be planned for 2011 to support the next Work & Witness team.
 
Beryl Clarkson
British Isles South District

First Three Work & Witness Teams to a Country

In the beginning of our church (when the church began in this country), I had a dream. I shared my dream with many of our leaders. Some of them advised me to wait; a few of them discouraged me.
 
But I am thankful to the Lord that my dream has been fulfilled through Mr. David Argabright and Pastor Jeff Jackson when they brought the Work & Witness team here for the first time. They worked from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the hot weather of summer and constructed two Village Ministry Centers (church buildings).
 
Under the leadership of Mr. Argabright and Pastor Jackson, the second and third team constructed three Village Ministry Centers in two more locations in October–November 2008. The centers will be used as Child Development Centers in the future.
 
I am very thankful to each and every person in the Work & Witness teams. Their hard work and sacrifice is truly praiseworthy. Hundreds of people have come to know Jesus in every village through their work. The team members came here expending a lot of money. We could not arrange good accommodations and good food for them, but none of them has complained.
 
I am very thankful, David and Jeff. I will never forget your love and sacrifice for us. I congratulate each and every person in the Work & Witness teams. May God bless you all.
 
I am thankful to the Area Planning Team members of the Village Ministry Center locations for their hard work with the Worrk & Witness teams. May God bless you.
 
Leader in a Secure Area