Dear Friends and Family,
Well it is hard to believe,
but our week is almost over. Yesterday our team had the
opportunity to go the a small village called, San
Limon. This town was built after hurricane Mitch in
1998. All of the houses are the same because they were
mass produced by the government. Unfortunately since
only houses were built, there is nothing there for the
people. Many of the children end up joining gangs and
going to the streets in the larger cities to escape the
hopelessness that they feel. We shared the Gospel with
those people to help them see that the only hope we have
is in the Lord. We presented three of our skits and
Katie shared her testimony. Nathan also shared a
devotion word about blind Bartemaous. After the service
we made Power Bracelets with the children and young
people and explained how those colored, plastic beads
can help them to share the Gospel with their friends and
family. That service was a very rewarding time for many
of our team members.
Today has been hard with
temperatures around 105 degrees and we are seeking the
shade when ever possible. The house is almost
finished. The walls have are all done, the roof is in
the process of going up even as I type this letter.
Esmilda will be able to start moving into her new home
in days. She is so happy and excited that whenever
someone mentions her house she begins to cry with joy
and gratitude. This evening we will have a
commissioning/dedication prayer service for Esmilda, her
family, and her new house.
Tomorrow morning we will
begin our trek back to Tegucigalpa. We will arrive in
the capital in time for lunch, then some souvinir
shopping. We are hoping to distribute food to street
children in the evening through a program directed by
one of the national churches in Teguc. Sunday morning
we'll pack up and head to the airport around 10 AM.
Please pray for us as we
travel and as we interact with Hondurans along the
way. Thank you for keeping us in your prays. You have
protected us from the injury on the worksite as well has
given us strength to do whatever task God has set before
us. God bless you all. You are on our hearts and
minds.
Asbury Honduras Team 2004
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