We made it!

Just a quick note to let you know we're alive!  We've made it back to Baxter Institute from the remote Mountain region of Guajire. Everyone is safe and healthy. Our two days without communications was welcomed for many in our group. We spend a lot of time around the campfire, a lot of time in face-to-face personal interaction with the residents of Guajire. We built two houses in two days, went to Wednesday afternoon church services, spent time praying and visiting people, and enjoyed giving Bibles to others. Our team is really jelling together nicely. God has really blessed us with a great mission so far. We will be uploading tons of photos tonight and telling more of God's story tonight.  We are going to get cleaned up and visit a hospital. Thank you for praying and please keep praying for us. God is good!

 

You can see all the photos from the 2015 mission trip right here: https://hondurashope.shutterfly.com 

Arrival and Departure

We arrived safely yesterday and were blessed to have two of our close amigas join us for the week. Kelin and Karol are a welcome sight as they know how to wield a hammer, love a child, and translate all our needs.

It's 5:30am and I've been editing photos for about an hour. Sorry I didn't post any last night. With only an hour of sleep the night before, I, like most of the team, was beat. We all turned in early after our devotional.  Since I'm using the tablet instead of laptop this year it looks like I can only attach one photo per blog post. Most of my photos will be uploaded via Facebook.

Breakfast is at 7am, then we get ready to find the elusive peanutbutter that was not carried at Walmart. After the hunt is over, we travel a short distance to God's blessed little church in Guajire.

Our departure to Guajire means we don't receive an internet signal, although we are hopeful to have phone signal from the top of the mountain. This blog will be quiet till Thursday afternoon.

We appreciate all the prayers and love for home as we remember James 5:16, "The effective prayer of the righteous avails much." Keep em coming. See you in a few days!

You can see all the photos from the 2015 mission trip right here: https://hondurashope.shutterfly.com

Some Things Never Change

No matter where you go in Honduras, children are always willing to play a pickup game of soccer with the gringos. We had a great safe flight in. I think that was the softest landing I've ever had in Honduras. We all cheered for the pilot. We got settled in at the Baxter Institute very well. There are students studying the Bible here from 12 different countries right now. This place is great. We feel very safe here and supported to do good works in His name. We went to Walmart today and picked up supplies. Our bus driver Billy, is great! He was always so quick to help and point us in the right direction. We had a great devotional tonight at the Mission House. There is also a pretty raucous soccer game between the gringos and the last thing I was. I'm a little sore, but the gringos 1523. I know it's hard to believe. We get ready to go to Guajire tomorrow morning, where we will stay for two nights and build two houses. We're looking forward to it, we look forward to sharing with you. Everyone right now is feeling good, and feeling healthy. We thank God for answering your prayers for our health and safety. We look forward to seeing telling you more about it later. May you be blessed in this reading and may God be glorified!

 

You can see all the photos from the 2015 mission trip right here: https://hondurashope.shutterfly.com 

Safe in Honduras!

The Honduras mission team has arrived safely in Honduras! Praise God! Be sure to check in over the next few days for more updates.

You can see all the photos from the 2015 mission trip right here: https://hondurashope.shutterfly.com

Sweet Reunion!

I was great to see Emma, Sadie, and Jonah. It's a sweet reunion! God has been good to us!

 

You can see all the photos from the 2015 mission trip right here: https://hondurashope.shutterfly.com 

Touchdown in Atlanta

We arrived in Atlanta, and we are looking forward to seeing our Kentucky crew at the gate!

Gate Time!

Chilling at the gate! So far so good. Carla is eating tater tots. Jaden sat on her to take a tot.

Ready to Roll

We're rolling this morning. Gotta give a big thanks to Doug Sydow for driving us up to Indy this AM! Everything is on schedule and God has blessed us with smooth sailing so far. We would appreciate your prayers.

Selfless Sacrifice

A selfless homeschooler stopped by to drop off money stating, "God has put missions on my heart lately." When asked what I should spend it on they replied, "God will figure it out." It's especially humbling knowing they have their own mission trip early next year and sacrificed to do this!
#teen #humble #honduras

Our Honduras Agenda

If there's one thing I've learned about Honduras, it is that "The best laid plans of mice and men oft go awry."

Well, here's our plan anyway!
Monday

• Arrive at Airport
• Visit supermarket to buy supplies
• Visit Hospital children if time allows
• Get settled in at Baxter Institute
• Sleep at Baxter

Tuesday

• Drive to Guajire to Build a House
• Sleep in Guajire

Wednesday

• Guajire to Build a House
• Sleep in Guajire

Thursday

• Pack to arrive at Mission House
• Visit Supermarket for any needed supplies
• Spend afternoon visiting Breaking Chains Ministry
• Spend Evening feeding Homeless with Breaking Chains Ministry
• Sleep in Baxter

Friday

• Visit the Dump, AFE School, and School for the Blind
• Sleep in Baxter

Saturday

• Drive to Guajire to Build a House
• Sleep in Guajire

Sunday

• Church Service In Guajire
• Vacation Bible School in Guajire
• Take Photos in Guajire
• Pass out Clothing Supplies to Church in Guajire
• Sleep in Guajire

Monday

• Dig Hole for a new out house (potentially)
• Visit the Cascada (waterfall)
• Drive back to Baxter Institute
• Visit Hospital if time permits in the evening
• Have Photos One Hour Printed in Tegucigalpa for Guajire
• Sleep at Baxter Institute

Tuesday

• Drive to Santa Ana to visit the Casa De Esperansa
• Souvenier shop at markets in Ojojona
• Drive Photos for Delivery in Guajire
• Visit Jesus Statue if we have not already. 
• Sleep at Baxter

Wednesday

• Drive to Airport
• Eat Lunch at Airport
• Eat Dinner at Airport
• Arrive in Tennessee/Indiana