Good Morning Friends,

Another glorius Lord´s Day has arrived in Tegus. We had such a successful day yesterday. The prayers continue to go up from all and the blessings come down, just like the VBS song. We have completed 15 houses so far - that´s 15 houses in 4 working days. Thank you God for using us in such a powerful way to provide 15 families with a home. We also saw about 200 people in our first medical clinic and dispensed medicine and vitamins. When our bus arrived at the church around 9:30, there was already a long line of people waiting for the clinic. The Hondurans are so thankful to receive Tylenol, vitamins and worm medicine and will wait hours to be able to speak with someone who can maybe help them. We feel so limited in what we can provide, but we do what we can.

Our first VBS was tremendously welcomed and received. To say it was successful is putting it mildly! The church was packed and we actually had to close the door! The children heard about Jesus while making sashes, T'shirts, crowns and flip-flops. So many smiles and laughter. For all that participated, it was food for the soul.

After a long day of hard work and effort, the group was rewareded with a trip to the mall. A good meal, shopping, and calls to home were a great way to finish the day. Even having to battle the traffic congestion to get there was worth it. Especially this morning for those of us who bought Cinnabon´s for breakfast! Whoops, I don´t think I am supposed to let you know that we actually have non-Honduran food from time to time. Let me tell you - another nice, sweet treat!

We closed out our night with a devotional given by Alex Holder on keeping our passion alive for Christ after we leave Honduras. Keith than spoke to us about resisting discouragement and not to get tired of doing what is good. There are many things that Satan will try to do to keep us from completing our mission. Paul tells us in Galations ¨So don´t get tired of doing what is good. Don´t get discouraged and give up...¨ When we are discouraged, we become ineffective. When we become self driven instead of Christ driven, we work against our faith. When we don´t get our way, we allow frustration and complaining to effect our mission. We know that nothing really worthwhile ever comes easy in life. We need to keep our mission in mind, and little by little our life becomes a masterpiece of God´s grace.

Blessings from Honduras,
(submitted by Suzanne)