2026 eNews from WOV Austin!

Did you miss WOV Austin's recent eNewsletter?  Check out past issues HERE to see what we're up to.

Upcoming Events in 2026

Up Next...

Join us Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at 10am for our 15th annual brunch and benefit celebration of what God is doing in our three World Vision projects. For more info & to RSVP, visit:  https://hope-world-hurt2026.eventbrite.com  

Monthly	2st Tuesdays	WOV Prayer Calls 4-4:30pm; RSVP to wovaustin@gmail for zoom link
Nov 7th	10am Sat	GERF project (global emergency response) deep-dive + write notes of encouragement for kinship families for Christmas @ Cathy’s; RSVP to wovaustin@gmail.com for address
Nov 22nd	Thanksgiving	Local Service: We’ll deliver donated Thanksgiving meals from Bethany UMC to local kinship families; details TBA  (estimated pick-up time from Bethany is 1pm)
Dec 19th	Christmas	Local Service: We’ll deliver partner-donated holiday gifts to local kinship families; details TBA (estimated pick-up time is 10:30am)
Dec	see website	Share from World Vision’s Gift Catalog this holiday by gifting a goat, calf, etc worldvision.org/giftcatalog & year-end gifts: bit.ly/wovatxgives
Jan 9th	10am Sat	Entering His Rest (Hebrews 4) -- Bangladesh & Kenya Big Dream project update

Join us in prayer - updated for 2026

In 2026, we're adding prayers for specific kinship grandparent families in our local community who are trying to stay together. Just like World Vision desires families to stay together and thrive, the same is true for God's people in our own community....there is no shortage of grace, love and mercy in His kingdom! Thank you, Jehovah Jireh, that you own the cattle on a thousand hills (Psalm 50:10)...we release those blessing upon all Your people!

Past Book Discussions (updated 2025)

God used many of these books to help us understand issues like poverty, human trafficking and systemic oppression and injustice. Along with 'understanding' came a call to action to do what we can (to refuse to do nothing) knowing that He is responsible for the outcome. While we support and pray for those on the front lines doing God's work, our goal is to help educate others on what we've learned and invite them to be part of what God is doing to reconcile all things this side of heaven. Some of the books that have inspired us include:

Grace that Breaks the Chains by Anderson, Miller & Travis

Words that Work by McGill

The Whole Language by Boyle

The Other Side by Villalobos

I Am a Girl From Africa by Nyamayaro

The Book of Rosy by Pablo Cruz and Schwietert Collazo
Dangerous Love by Ray Norman

Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison

Enrique's Journey by Nazario

Factfulness by Rosling

The Hole in Our Gospel by Stearns

What do I Say? Child Sponsorship Letter Writing "Clinic"

Welcome to the recap of our child  sponsorship letter writing event!  The bulk of this recap is devoted to all the ideas you and others are doing to let your sponsored child(ren) and his/her family know they are special…in your eyes and in God’s! 

From Microsoft to Brothels...

Thank you to our Free Austin Keynote speaker Margo Day who was led from the executive offices of Microsoft  to the plains of Africa and the red light districts of Bangladesh and Cambodia.  For the past year while on sabbatical from Microsoft, she learned we have what’s necessary to fight injustice.  From the biblical story of loaves and fishes, we have enough (thanks be to God).  We are strong enough to do our part in the fight against poverty and modern day slavery!  To view Margo's presentation, click the "Read More" link below.

Greetings from Matete!

Come celebrate God’s work in Matete and the important projects our chapter helps fund!   Hear stories from our recent trip to Matete, Kenya and see pictures and videos from our trip.  If you’d like to make the trip to Matete yourself someday or simply wish to celebrate God’s handiwork, please come and invite friends who might like to hear about this meaningful relationship!  This event is in partnership with Bethany UMC and is open to the public.