Over the course of the last two days, the construction team has neared the finish line! The feeding center will open for the first time today! Currently, several moms make HUGE pots of food at home and then carry them to the school to feed the children. I'm sure they will be the happiest of women to cook on the grounds!
At the school, kindergarten, first, fourth, and fifth grade meet for 4 hours in the morning followed by the second and third grade in the afternoon. Thus, the VBS teams would repeat activities in the morning and the afternoon. After the plan of salvation was told to the third grade class, the teacher interjected to the students, "Does anyone want to accept Christ now?" Seven students came to the front of the class and prayed to accept Christ, and about seven more decided to do it the next day!
Meanwhile, a smaller team has gone over to Case del Nino (orphanage) to paint various projects around th ebuilding and have VBS activities with the boys.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sunday's fun
Well, indeed, we had over 200 children come to play yesterday morning--and it went very well. After lunch, about 55 of them came back. Games, crafts, and laughter supported the time together. One of the sweetest moments of the day was observing a woman accept Christ--and that was by midmorning!
The construction team enjoyed working along side many Honduras men and enjoyed being in the same location as the chilren's activities in order to glance over and enjoy the silliness. Tim Probst commented that he marvels that the buillding is in the almost identical state as the building we had to leave unfinished two years ago. So, it's like getting to finish the other one. The construction team had very few tangles yesterday and, therefore, accomplished much.
One team went over to Case del Nino (orphanage) and enjoyed playing basketball and doing crafts with them. Queena, from Hillcrest and a former orphan child herself, got to share her testimony of God's grace to her life, which touched several of the boys.
The day ended with a time of worship together, which was envigorating!
The construction team enjoyed working along side many Honduras men and enjoyed being in the same location as the chilren's activities in order to glance over and enjoy the silliness. Tim Probst commented that he marvels that the buillding is in the almost identical state as the building we had to leave unfinished two years ago. So, it's like getting to finish the other one. The construction team had very few tangles yesterday and, therefore, accomplished much.
One team went over to Case del Nino (orphanage) and enjoyed playing basketball and doing crafts with them. Queena, from Hillcrest and a former orphan child herself, got to share her testimony of God's grace to her life, which touched several of the boys.
The day ended with a time of worship together, which was envigorating!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Saturday, Day 1: Honduras 2010
Those of us who have made this trip before are a little speechless over the incredible ease and speed in which today's trip was made! We had no problems navigating through the airport security, enjoyed very short layovers, and most AMAZINGLY went fast through customs!! What usually takes one day short of eternity (in the words of Caiti and Becky Cheary) took less than 30 minutes! AMAZING!! We were out of the airport, packed into our vans, and down the road by 1pm! If all of that were not amazing enough, we had no traffic problems on the road to LaCeiba. We zipped along! Fantastic trip.
We are currently at a meeting where John is encouraging us with scripture. God is promising to come reveal himself to this community where we will be building the new feeding center.
The rain that has been slowing the construction of the feeding center for the last few weeks, which is what we have been praying about. Well, the rain stopped and many fathers in the community volunteered their time this week...and now the project is ahead of schedule!
A new opportunity surfaced for us. We think we might have 200 kids with which to spend tomorrow morning. Thus, over pizza and salad at Pizza Hut tonight at supper, Teri Reed and her supporting elves have blazed forth a plan of attack in our activities and fun for tomorrow morning. :)
We are currently at a meeting where John is encouraging us with scripture. God is promising to come reveal himself to this community where we will be building the new feeding center.
The rain that has been slowing the construction of the feeding center for the last few weeks, which is what we have been praying about. Well, the rain stopped and many fathers in the community volunteered their time this week...and now the project is ahead of schedule!
A new opportunity surfaced for us. We think we might have 200 kids with which to spend tomorrow morning. Thus, over pizza and salad at Pizza Hut tonight at supper, Teri Reed and her supporting elves have blazed forth a plan of attack in our activities and fun for tomorrow morning. :)
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Trip to Poland
An invitation to post has been sent to one of the people on mission to Poland, so hopefully reports will come soon.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Tuesday and Wednesday followed the same schedule as Monday with everyone working on the same various projects in the morning and then half of everyone leaving to help with VBS. The only difference is the switching of who leaves to help with VBS. On Monday and Wednesday, a particular half helps and then on Tuesday and Thursday, the other half helps. In this way, everyone gets a chance to spend time with the boys.
John Ware was invited to preach Tuesday night at a local church’s prayer meeting. So he invited any of us who wanted to come to join him and Cathy. Several of us came—even though we were very tired. All of us were glad we did because the prayer meeting was electrifying and we left charged! That body of believers was so welcoming and warm to us. One of the greatest memories will be John’s message on fear as delivered by him and his translator! What a dynamic duo! Our faces nearly hurt from smiling so much in delight! Truly, God’s Spirit was at work and present in that place. Thrilled to have been there.
John Ware was invited to preach Tuesday night at a local church’s prayer meeting. So he invited any of us who wanted to come to join him and Cathy. Several of us came—even though we were very tired. All of us were glad we did because the prayer meeting was electrifying and we left charged! That body of believers was so welcoming and warm to us. One of the greatest memories will be John’s message on fear as delivered by him and his translator! What a dynamic duo! Our faces nearly hurt from smiling so much in delight! Truly, God’s Spirit was at work and present in that place. Thrilled to have been there.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Monday
We arrived at Casa del Niño with the sun just beginning to warm the air. The boys greeted us from the balcony with huge smiles and a colorful banner. After getting a tour of the grounds, we split into groups to work. About 8 people worked indoors finishing the ceilings by putting up wooden planks. A few people started work on staining wood to be put up tomorrow. About 15 people worked outside washing, scraping, and then painting the front of the building with a warm yellow. The front of the building faces a busy street which stays bustling with people, cars, and cyclists. So, we feel like we are in the thick of the community as we work, and we really enjoy it.
After lunch, half of the group helped with VBS while the other half continued the various projects. VBS highlighted the fact that there is only one way to heaven and closed with the excitement of alka seltzer rockets. Of course, this was Teri Reed’s idea…and of course war broke out with the boys turning to shoot them at each other. She has a history of bringing out the wild side in these boys. Glad nothing has changed! J
The really neat part of the day is everyone’s willingness to work hard and work together. Fascinating to watch because rarely does anyone get to see 40+ people get along and work together with such ease. “We are all one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future” (Eph 4:6). This is evident.
After lunch, half of the group helped with VBS while the other half continued the various projects. VBS highlighted the fact that there is only one way to heaven and closed with the excitement of alka seltzer rockets. Of course, this was Teri Reed’s idea…and of course war broke out with the boys turning to shoot them at each other. She has a history of bringing out the wild side in these boys. Glad nothing has changed! J
The really neat part of the day is everyone’s willingness to work hard and work together. Fascinating to watch because rarely does anyone get to see 40+ people get along and work together with such ease. “We are all one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future” (Eph 4:6). This is evident.
Sunday
Busy with activity, Sunday morning was spent directing Sunday School for about 250 kids at the Philadelphia church and then rushing to the feeding center in which we helped build last year. At the feeding center, the community had put together a small program for the celebration, which included two coordinated dances by young girls, a skit by some boys, several short speeches, and providing Feed the Children with a plaque of recognition and thanks. Following the program, members of our team personally handed meals to each of the children. For those of us who worked at the site last year, seeing and hugging familiar faces was wonderful.
The afternoon was spent enjoying the beautiful drive through the Honduras countryside to La Ceiba. We arrived at our hotel just after nightfall.
The 5 guys who came later arrived during the festivities at the feeding center. Their adventure is packed with exciting moments of life’s greatest luxuries. Just ask Kyle Kinder about his seat 1A in 1st class. Of course, AJ Reynolds, Steven Reed, and Ryan Atkins were not far behind in their own 1st class seats.
The afternoon was spent enjoying the beautiful drive through the Honduras countryside to La Ceiba. We arrived at our hotel just after nightfall.
The 5 guys who came later arrived during the festivities at the feeding center. Their adventure is packed with exciting moments of life’s greatest luxuries. Just ask Kyle Kinder about his seat 1A in 1st class. Of course, AJ Reynolds, Steven Reed, and Ryan Atkins were not far behind in their own 1st class seats.
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