Yesterday we were able to do everything outlined on the iteneray that Keith had planned. We went to Union for church and the growth of the congregation from last year was noticeable in the standing room only and people standing in the doorway! Praise God! Just as services were starting, the remaining 6 members from Northwest arrived safe and sound (finally) to worship with us in Union. It was a great service with Estaban preaching the sermon and Gabriel interpreting. Men from the local congregation and from our group offered prayers and served the communion. The singing was wonderful as we each sang to each other while holding hands. Truely reminds you that one day we will all be worhiping together in heaven someday and be able to understand each other.
We than went to La Cumbre for a delicious lunch and beautiful view from the top of the mountain. Afterwards, we sped thru the Valley of Angels with some people doing some major power shopping. The Valley of Angels is a local flea market with souvenirs which many of you will be seeing I'm sure! We than traveled to Santa Lucia and went inside the church in this town that was built in 1650 and sang songs for about 30 minutes before church services started. Beautiful. Our final and last stop was at the food court at the mall for dinner. Kids and adults alike loaded up on fast food and after many bus rides we ended our day at the hotel with a devotional. Another great day completed.
We have talked a lot in our devotionals about perseverence and team work. Two vital attitudes if we want to be successful in Honduras. We all are reminded that the battle is not ours, but the Lord's. We just need to remember that God will solve our problems and we need to let him solve it. When we are a child of God's, then our problems are his problems. And he is much better at fighting our battles and solving our problems than we will ever be. Our job is to trust him to work it all out. It doesn't all depend on us! We CAN relax in faith, trusting God to run things without our help. So we will continue our work here, resisting discouragement and fear, knowing that God does not lose battles. God has been so faithful to us. We are living his promises daily.
As we contine to build houses today, visit the hospital and begin to sort and bag food, we will count on God's promises and faithfulness.
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Kate,
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Actually got up and walked today. I'm trying to get out of my slump. Hopefully, by the time you get back, our monsoon days will be over, and you will be able to work (money). Everyone asked about you at church yesterday. Still job searching and waiting for you to come home. Work hard, make us proud! We love you, xoxo Mom
For PJ for Mom
Good morning love.... No lizards or frogs in the house this weekend... God is Good!
Had loads of empty seats at this Sunday's worship services with all of you gone, but that left more room for the visitors. and there were quite a few. The sermon was excellent (messing up was the theme). Praise God He loves us even thru our mess ups, right!
Counting the days til your return and loving you dearly. I am so humbled by the work that you are all doing for the Lord.
In Him, Momma
Ah! Thank you so much for making my day! I love the picture of my children. And of course all the others too. We are happy to hear the rest of the team arrived safely. Heather thank you for the email, i'm so happy that you are getting to use your spanish. I knew you would! I know you were very happy to go to lu cumbre. I hope you are taking pictures. Grandad called yesterday and said Richard and Lisa are having another baby. It's due in January, hopefully my birthday. I wonder if they call her Jill. Wouldn't that be funny? Well keep up the great work! Chris you too. Dad and I love you both dearly.
God Bless! Love to everyone! Beverley. (Mum)
P.S. We went to see Get Smart at the movie yesterday. You should have heard Dad laughing, he was worse than me Chris.
heather,
hola! i can't wait till next year when i can go to honduras with you guys! hope all the building is going well and it sounds like the church service was a ton of fun!i can't wait till you guys come back!
love,
dannette
Hey Laura Beth,
So happy to hear you are doing great. Don't worry about Patches
and Bogie they are fine. I am going to spend tomorrow night and I always take them treats. Your room is looking great but the car
searching is not so good. We stood
out in rain Sat. going from one car
to another and none of them you would like. I think Mommy has decided just to wait awhile. It is
soooooooooo discouraging on the prices. But you will have wheels
when u need them. Well loved my phone call and know that God has his arms around you and everyone their doing his work. Love, Hugs and Kisses..... Nan and Grampsy
heather, ashley, alyssa, ana, lb, heidi, nicole, mrs. gina, mrs. angela, and mrs. tonia-
Hey you guys. Hope everything is going fine! I miss you all and can't wait till I get to go! Seems like your having a blast!
-Monica
ana,
i hope you are having fun and it seems that all is going well! i can't wait till next year when i can go!!! i miss you in florida and can't wait till you come back! sounds like the singing was a lot of fun!
love,
dannette
LB,
sounds like you are having tons of fun! hope everything is going as planned and that the houses are going well. can't wait untill i can go next year! can't wait till you get back.
love,
dannette
nicole,
hope everthing is going great in honduras. can't wait till i go next year! church was pretty empty yesterday without you guys but the singing was really good. sounds like the singing is really good there too! can't wait till you get back to see all the pictures!
love,
dannette
Hello to everyone from Gainesville, We are praying for all the great work that you are doing, we are very proud of you for your huge accomplishments and can't wait to hear all the wonderful stories. Garcia family we send you all of our love!!! Tio Gabi, Angela, Heidi and Nicole we miss you guys a lot and we are very proud of all the amazing things you are doing, Tio we have some news to tell you when you get back (dont worry is good news, everything continues to get better!!!). Ashley, Gabe came this weekend to Gainesville and he had a lot of fun, he talked a lot about you and how much he missed you, we miss you too and we cant wait to see your pictures. Nicole, we all went on a walk at UF and Bekah said that next time she comes she is going to bring you so you can check out the campus, we miss you a lot Nicky and we cant wait to hear all about the trip and VBS.
We love you all and continue to pray each day for all the great work you continue to do, and we are amazed by all that you have done so far. Keep up the good work!!!
With all the love in our hearts,
Michael and Irene Kearley
George & Shannon
Glad to hear you guys made it all right. By the time you will have read this you will have had a lifetime of changing experiences to take home (mostly George I know you've been there before Shannon). In any case, George don't forget to say waz up to Milton for Me. Tell him that you are my best freind in North America while he is by best friend in Cental America and he'll take good care of ya. Got great news this morning. Two down & two to go!
Take care and may God give you strength this week. (Forget about any others, j/k)
P.S. You'd have loved the word I had to put in here to send the messege.
Your Bro,
Richard
Mom and Dad,
(a.k.a. Bob and Jan Matthews)
It looks like so much good work is taking place in Honduras, not to mention alot of fun being had. It must feel so good to see the smiles on the faces of the little ones and families when they see the "gifts" they have been given.
Tigger is being fed well and bringing home nice "treats" from his explorations.
Dad, I hope you are taking it easy and letting those strong Wesley Chapel graduates do all of the strenous work. It makes me very proud to see CJ and Vince having fun and promoting such a worthy cause. Go Wildcats!
Mom, Cade proudly tells everyone he has a job (Feline Keeper) and has even tried to hire one of my teachers to do his homework so that he didn't have to and was willing to pay them with the big bucks he is making.
We have gotten lots of well needed rain.. which of course, put a damper on Cade's golf tournament. It probably was a good thing since he lost 2 balls to the water hazards and that was just on the first hole. He is definitely in need of "Papa Tiger's" guidance for his next tournament in July.
Continue having a good time and a safe time. Love to all,
Craig, Jennifer and Cade
krystal we love you and miss you
scoot a bug I might have figured out this blog thing . We all waited for your callfriday night got your e-mail instead how was city os f angels
This is Phil Simons, Melba's son. Please tell her she looks healthier in the pictures than she does here. Glad she is having fun!
Thank you!
George or anyone else reading my last post. That "forget about all the others" was intended to mean weeks in the year not everybody there. Just wanted to clear that up as someone mentioned I didnt make a whole lot of sense. Hope all are doing well and praying for your safety and strength.
Richard
Mommy (Gina B.) - I saw your picture and you look so pretty with the valley behind you. Daddy and I had Boston Market for dinner tonight. I will be with grandma and grasndpa tonight and tomorrow. I love you!!! -Jillian
Moots (Gina B) - You do look beautiful and I read your E-mail today at lunch. Enjoy it all and we look foraward to your next message. Your sister is on the phone with me right now and says that they all send their love and prayers and the pretty picture is lovely, but they want to see some building pictures (ha ha). I love you and hope you have a great day. -Matthew
Hi Shanny and Georgi,
Glad you made it safely. Hope your tummy is ok Georgi. So how are you doing so far? We have 2 more days of VBS to go. Kids are loving it. Uncle Alan is in the skits which the boys thinks is Hilarious! We've had a lot of fun and some good lessons.
Take care! Love and miss you! Praying for your safety! Hugs and Kisses, Momma
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