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20-YEAR MW ANNIVERSARY BANQUET- Tuesday, February 7, 6:00-8:30pm...Tables available now!
Dr. Scott Todd Builds Vision for next twenty years
“Looking Back/Looking Forward!” Mission Waco’s annual banquet at the Waco Convention Center will celebrate the first twenty years of ministry among the poor and marginalized. It will also give a glimpse of the dreams for the next twenty years. Dr. Scott Todd, Senior Ministry Advisor for Compassion International, a Christian development ministry among the world’s poor. Todd has a PhD in immunology and is an awarded scientist. He is also renowned expert on global poverty, Scott is a sought-after and gifted communicator with a passion for making the case that ending extreme poverty is not only possible, but probable in our lifetime. He has spoken in churches, conferences, workshops and leadership events across Asia, Africa and Latin America as well as in the U.S. He has been featured in national television and radio news interviews, where he champions the importance of children, the criticality of the church and the centrality of Christ. Dr. Jimmy Dorrell, co-founder of Mission Waco, will also do a brief review of “looking back,” remembering the highlights of the two decades. You are encouraged to buy a table (10). Non-profits ($375), Corporations (various levels of sponsorship: $600, $1000-$3000, and $4000 and up.) Individual tickets are $40/each. Contact 254.753.4900 for more information.

VALENTINES NIGHT DINNER & THEATER: “Baylor to Broadway Musical Review”
Talented Elizabeth Davis returns to Waco for one-night performance- limited seating $12.50
What a night this will be! You can begin your evening eating a classy meal on white table cloths and listening to stringed instruments in the World Cup Café and then enjoy the NYC Broadway’s talent of one of Baylor’s former students. Davis is currently in the sold out hit ONCE that is running Off Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop and will transfer to Broadway’s Jacob’s Theatre in February. Recipient of the Innovative Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Emily Dickinson in Baylor grad, Chris Cragin’s, EMILY. While a student at Baylor, she was involved in Mission Waco’s ministries and also created a non-profit called “Bridging the Gap,” which served the local homeless. The meal and performance are separate activities and Valentine guests can go to one or the other or both. Café seating is limited to 50 customers (reservations requested) and the theater performance next door can hold 200 guests. Tickets available now. Call 254.753.4900 for more information.

“Dead Church Walking: Giving Life to the Church That is Dying to Survive”
The renewal of the church for mission is my personal passion. I continue to believe God’s primary transforming work is best revealed by the people of God living out the kingdom as the Body of Christ in local fellowships in every community. Yet the Western church is in trouble in a growing postmodern age and significant numbers of American congregations are closing their doors or fighting to sustain their corporate life. “Dead Church Walking: Giving Life to the Church That is Dying to Survive” (Biblica Publishers) was released at the “No Need Among You” Conference, held at Crestview Center, 7921 Delhi, Waco, TX, when church and ministry leaders gather from around the State to explore ways to empower their own communities with the whole gospel to the whole community. The book is both prophetic and practical and offers a message of hope to struggling congregations. I hope you will consider reading and promoting this small effort that calls churches to be the light and salt of good news in their city.
Jimmy Dorrell
(pastor of Church Under the Bridge; executive director of Mission Waco; adjunct/occasional professor at Baylor University and Truett Seminary; also author of “Trolls and Truth” and “Plunge2Poverty”)

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