The children were waiting for us as we arrived at the village of Rio Amarillo. They were so excited that we were there. They wouldn’t even let us unload our own stuff. They just lined up and took everything inside the school for us. The children here will do one activity for as long as we will do it with them. They do not get tired of it and do not need to switch activities every few minutes like children in the states. Simple things like balloons are so exciting and intriguing to them. We played futbol; duck, duck, goose (pato, pato, gonzo); and made lots of balloon animals.
During the service tonight, Chad gave his testimony and Sarah told the story of Samson. It is just my favorite part to hear our students share. The children sang to us in Spanish – I don’t understand a word but the sound is just so precious.
Yesterday, I mentioned two Chorti men, Edguardo and Obando, who work with Billy and Mary. They both spoke this evening also. Please pray for these men as they minister also. It is very difficult to get men in these villages to accept Christ’s love. Being a Christian is not “macho” enough for the men. Edguardo and Obando have a great influence in the villages with the men.
We came back in to Billy and Mary’s house to spend the night. We had packed everything to stay but when the service was over, it had not rained so we drove out. It was the roughest road we had been on – it took over an hour to get there. The teacher lives in Copan and she walks in and out of the village every day to teach. She is 19 years old. She stayed this evening because we were coming. She had helped the children prepare songs to sing to us. Everytime I come here and see the schools, I say, “I will never complain about my classroom, again!” Of course, I seem to forget that sometimes. All of the team realizes how blessed we are to live in America.
I have posted some pictures of this village. The houses are made out of sticks and pieces of boards. We were able to go inside the village leader’s house. The entire house was smaller than our living room. I put some pictures on of the outside and one of the adobe oven inside.
Friday morning we are going to visit the Mayan Ruins and have a little time to shop. We will leave at 3:00 for the ag project for a worship service. Our team will help lead the service there just like we have in the villages. Lee will be giving his testimony and Mason will be telling a Bible story. Please pray for them.
Thank you for your prayers! We feel them daily as we have been provided safe travel and good health. We have not been in any big rains so we have been able to go to every village as planned. God is using the students as His instruments.
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Our family too is sharing in the mission trip.... Here is a comment from my aunt in Dallas to you all:
We will be praying for their safety, health, and successful mission. What a great idea the balloon ministry is! Takes little suitcase room and opens the door to the gospel message is an unusual and fun way.
Barbara
Todd and Whitney, Memom is here and has been looking at the pictures and reading the well written and informative blog (thank you again, Tami) and she says she loves you and is praying for the whole you all.
What an eye opener to see the living conditions of these people! Does Micah translate all of the testimonies and Bible Stories? What a sweet gesture on the part of the teacher and the children to work up a song as a gift to the Mission Team! We will pray specifically for Lee and Mason tomorrow and look forward to hearing all about the ruins!
We love you all!
Mike and Sherrie
This is my first experience with a "blog." The narration, along with the wonderful photos, is just great! The first photo I saw was Lee surrounded by beautiful little boys. What a witness one photo will be to so many people. Blessings on each one as you begin another day. Thanks for a new way to see what our youth are doing for Christ! We continue to pray for each of you, especially the names we have: Whitney, Mason, Chad, Tami, & Jase!
Joyce & Charles Hargrove
Tami, Had a long time to spend this morning in prayer as we took our mission trip vans back to El Paso (you know the drill!) = The Lord had you on my mind through the trip. Want you to know that we are praying for you all and we love you!!!! What a beautiful job you are doing on the blog. It is a blessing to all of us!
See you when you get home!!
Continuing to pray!
Donna (and Rob and kids - and Cresview-Midland!)
Hey, Mission Team,
I hope you realize what a ministry this blog is as well as what you are doing in Honduras. This posting has touched people in so many ways. It has also allowed people who will never be able to make a trip like this to lift you up in prayer and feel a part of this ministry. Isn't the Lord so good to provide us with information in such a unique way? I know you are probably exhausted each day, but we really appreciate the time you take to fill us in on your day.
We continue to lift you in prayer. I know you all know how much we love and miss you, but I'm going to say it anyway. "We love and miss you!" Thank you for answering the call and for sharing it with us.
Stay safe and healthy!
Love,
Trisha
The pictures you post continue to touch us deeply, as do your written words. Thank you Tami. When reading about your experiences, seeing the eyes of those children, the places they live and learn….you just have to stop and pray. It’s amazing how God is working and stretching us all through this trip.
Your trip is an example of Adventurous Faith. Something we talked about last Sunday in Sunday School (remember Whitney and Chad). It was a great lesson, based on Hebrews 11, about being a person of exceptional faith. Being like Paul (Eph 3:1-13), a risk-taker for God, boldly sharing the Good News. I share this to encourage you all in your efforts. Continue to be bold for Christ.
We love you all and miss you so much. Can’t wait to give each of you a big hug! Stephanie
The whole mission trip team has been in our thoughts and prayers. You all seem to be having a really good time. The country is so beautiful, and the children seem very hungry for the interaction they are receiving.
I have read many times how wonderful our group of students are, and have to agree whole-heartedly. I know the children in the villages are being blessed by our students and their willingness to give of themselves without any inhabitions.
This blog has allowed me to feel like I was right there with you. The girls and I have read your post daily. This is something that will inspire the younger students. They will want to be able to do this someday.
We have been praying for the children in the villages, but more importantly we have been praying for the adults.
Father, please open the hearts of the adults in the villages to see what you have instore for them. Allow the students to receive the gift you have come to give. Keep our team safe and well, and allow them to be instruments of your peace to the villages in Honduras. You have blessed the team so much already, continue the blessing and return them home safely at the end of their journey.
Tami thanks for the pictures and continued information. Be blessed and know you and the team are always in our thoughts and prayers. We can not wait to see each and everyone of you. You are missed greatly.
Christy Hallum
I just have to say "ditto, ditto, ditto". The blog has been wonderful! Micah, Don is amazed that he is able to watch your trip and ministry on the computer. As with other families, our extended family is watching and praying. We love you and are blessed daily!!
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