Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Sent

Our first hospital visit took place yesterday. For the first timers, it is sometimes a shock to see the dirty conditions, the lack of personnel and supplies. However, once you get past this, you see the children, their smiles despite their circumstances, the hunger for some attention, the joy at receiving a small stuffed animal that they quickly clutch and hold onto like a lifeline. Prayers are offered on their behalf and their thankful hearts cause our hearts to want to give more. As hard as the hospital visitation is to experience sometimes, we eagerly look forward to sharing our time and ourselves for the simple reward of a smile.

Also, hundreds of pounds of food was sorted and bagged for distribution. Cherilynn and Cindi helped to organize and when the hospital volunteers returned, an assembly line was formed and all the food was bagged in one day! Way to go team! Everyone plays a vital role here in the success of our mission.


"As you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world". We are always having an effect on people, wherever we are being sent into this world and whatever is currently happening in our life. In Corinthians, Paul even confesses to his anxiety over plans not going as expected. Even then, he could still say he was being lead on a mission. Yesterday was a bit like that. All three work sites had very challenging accessibility issues. It is difficult to build a home when you have steep drop offs, chicken coops in the way that must be moved, rock walls that the house goes right up next too, etc. However, guess what? All 3 houses were built and completed. We are living the attitude that nothing can stop us because nothing can stop God"s work in our lives. Would it not be great today if when people ask us how we are today, we answer, even if it is just to ourselves, I am on a mission, because we are. We are on a mission to love God today with all our hearts, and let that love reflect in all we do. We are on a mission to look for opportunities to give a reason for the hope we have in Christ.

Today"s plans are for 3 more houses to be built, hospital visitation and a small group traveling to Monaloa to serve lunch to the school children. May you all be blessed today and remember we have all been sent; we are on a mission. Look for what God has for you.
(submitted by Suzanne)

5 comments:

Unknown said...

What an awesome job you are doing there. Jim way to go on the devo! Love to all and please know we will share Melba but you can not keep her. Keep up the good work Love Belinda

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your accomplishments despite the obstacles. We are all so very proud of you here at home. We continue to pray for you and your mission. We are all so anxious to have you back with us. Heather and Chris keep up the great work! Like I said Dad and I are so proud! I went to see the Hulk last night with Miss Katrina. He is bigger and uglier than ever! Dad was at a business dinner. He brought me back the most delicious chocolate cake. Hugs and kisses! Love to everyone! God Bless! Beverley. (Mum)

Anonymous said...

mrs.gina,
i can't wait till you guys get back down here on sunday because that church is so empty without you! we ran into jillian and mrs. connie at the mall today and talked and walked around for a little while. we had a blast! hope all is going well and that you guys are having fun! i miss you here and can't wait till next year!
love,
dannette

Anonymous said...

mrs. tonia,
cant' wait till you guys come back so i can see pictures! hope everything is going great and you guys are having fun! can't wait till next year when i can go!
love,
dannette

Anonymous said...

Hello all you beautiful people!

I along with everyone reading the blog are so impressed with your hearts as you keep working for the folks of Honduras. Ya'll are on the home stretch so keep your spirits high and finish strong for all us back home but more importantly ~ for our Father!

See ya Sunday!
Much love ~ Cindy R