Women’s Build is a partnership between WMU of Texas and Buckner Children & Family Services. The outcome is a new home for a family living in the El Polvorin Colonia in Peñitas, Texas. 

In 2023, WMU of Texas volunteers, including Latrice Neal from Bethlehem Baptist Church, joined together to build the 13th home in South Texas.

Latrice's Texas Missions Story

I participate out of gratitude for what the Lord has done in my life regarding adequate housing. As a child, I lived in a house with no indoor plumbing. In the winter we would heat water on the wood stove to take a bath in a tin tub. I thank the Lord daily for His faithfulness to bring me out of those circumstances.

Secondly, I enjoy building. It is important to use what God has given us to glorify Him and draw souls closer to Him. We may not all be preachers or teachers of the Word, but we all have gifts we can share with others to show God’s goodness.

The greatest joy is knowing that something has been said or done by believers to bring another soul to Christ. Although we come to build a house, only the Lord can make it a home for the family. Giving someone a chance to start a lifelong relationship with Christ is the greatest gift any human being will ever share with another.

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Get Involved

Your church is encouraged to participate in this volunteer opportunity this October. Visit wmutx.org/womensbuild for more information.

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Watch

Watch this personal testimony from Women's Build Volunteer Phyliss Brower. Visit HERE.