MISSION TRIP [MAY 8-14 2012]
I wanted to write to you to tell you all about
our experience in HONDURAS. There is too much to tell in one short email, so to
keep this short and simple, I will point out some visible and invisible things
that happened.
//VISIBLE
- We taught classes to all grades for two
days. This included Bible stories,
learning how to start a business, and doing dissection of cow body parts in
biology.
- We put a fresh coat of paint on three of the
school buildings.
- We helped host a Mother’s Day lunch at the AFE
School for the moms living in or around the garbage dump for about 110
moms. We helped host a Mother’s Day
breakfast for about 60 moms at the church where Jeony is a Pastor. He told us this was the only Mother’s Day
celebration most of the moms would have.
- We hugged about 1,000 kids and many moms. We prayed with many moms and children with
special needs.
//INVISIBLE
- Our lives were changed by God as a result of
seeing extreme poverty up close.
- Our lives were enhanced and challenged by those
who serve at AFE…both Hondurans and U. S. missionaries.
- We witnessed God meet human needs in many
miraculous ways.
- For many on the team - found some clarity and
direction in exploring God's calling on their life.
- Tested and stretched ourselves in scary
situations.
- As a group, we learned the importance in being
a small part of God's larger plan of changing individuals, families, and a
community.
- We developed life-long friendships with others
on the team.
- Gained some insight into some Bible verses such
as:
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"You can do nothing without (Jesus)
me." [JOHN 15:5]
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“You can do all things in Christ." [PHILIPPIANS
4:13]
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"For to me, to live is Christ and to die
is gain.” [PHILIPPIANS 1:21]
We want to thank our families, our church family, and friends for you LOVE, SUPPORT, and PRAYERS.
