Sunrise over the Mission House in Choluteca, Honduras is a beautiful site. The country is both breathtaking and heartbreaking all rolled together. This was my 4th trip to Honduras, and every trip is as unique as the people you grow to love in just 8 short days. Our team ranged in age from 18 to 69 with 5 men and 9 women. We had 6 experienced missionaries, and 8 first timers. In 8 short days we explored our faith, shared our personal testimonies in a safe and loving community of faith. For some of the team the challenges of Honduras will forever change their perspective on what being the hands, feet, and heart of Christ is all about. The poverty the church in Choluteca is fighting is not a battle that can be won. Frank reminded us that Christ said the poor will be with you always, but they don't have to live in misery. The face of malnutrition, disease, and poverty when seen on TV is not the same as holding a child that is hungry, naked, or covered in sores. The human condition in our fallen world is heartbreaking, and the church is the only hope that offers the peace that even in our poverty, He is with us always. As much as the physical poverty in Honduras touches us, we were all struck by the strength of the people of Honduras and how much we have to learn from them. . . . . .
- John
Wendy Feamster has posted a beautiful video of slides from our trip at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5G9jX70_FqU
That picture says it all. The Glory of God in His creation.
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