Wow! What a week we had two weeks ago. Our friends from Coffeyville came to build stairs to the second floor of our school in San Pedro Sula. They didn't get to do all that they wanted due to the rain. This is the rainy season here. And it's still very hot in SPS even when it's not raining. There were some new people that came and Becky and I were so glad to meet them. We were also very glad to see some old friends! What a blessing from the Lord. And we were able to hear Pastor Randy preach again. That was really special for me. A message was given by one of the ladies about the people having fear. Many came for prayer against this tool of the enemy. This and unbelief are tools that Satan uses against the people of God. I think one of the saddest stories in the Bible is the story of Jeroboam. God gave him a promise about ruling the ten tribes of Israel and he didn't believe it. He feared the people would return to King Rehoboam king of Judah. He who made Israel to sin is always written after his name. How sad. And it's true for God's people today. If we let fear and unbelief rule us, we will not fare any better than Jeroboam. And it's sad that here in HN, the people have such fear of so many things even those that claim to be Christians. And it really saddens my heart.
The group loved our food. Becky and I believe that Honduras has the best food in all Central America. Yes, we are prejudiced, but after eating in the other countries, it's true!!!
We were able to visit the new warehouse here for Envoy of Hope. What a blessing for not only our schools but also the other schools and places here in Honduras that Convoy helps. God bless those that are part of this ministry.
We went to Copan to see the Mayan Ruins. It rained all the way there. I was praying that the rain would stop when we got there. And sure enough, the Lord answered that prayer. I'm sure that others were praying the same thing. And after we left, it started raining again. Some of the ladies suffered from car sickness. Let's face it. Kansas doesn't have mountains and lots of curves like we have here. So bless their hearts for enduring the trip there and back since it's about four hours each way. And we had a couple with stomach problems. Most groups that come usually have some that suffer with stomach problems. Even the groups that have a lot of strong, tough guys miss a couple of days of work due to the problems experienced with the digestive systems. It's usually caused by the change in the diets. Americans are not used to eating beans, rice, and corn tortillas everyday nor the vegetables that are standard fare here, and the coffee is not Folgers or other American brands. Even the weather is different. I was home in August and I never sweated one time. I sweat here everyday! So it's a total change for the body.
They said that the trip was worth it all. They enjoyed hearing some of the history about Copan and seeing the ruins. Our guide was Mayan and was very proud of his heritage and he spoke good English.
At the school, some of the ladies had a good time visiting the classes and talking to the teachers and the kids. Since it's a bilingual school, they all used English. Although Vanessa was able to use her Spanish at different times at school and in the other places that we visited. Jane held a get together with all the teachers. She gave gave them different tools and strategies for teaching in their classes. And then they had a very good time of sharing cookies and punch. The teachers that teach the Spanish classes don't know English very well, so Vanessa translated for Jane. It was great.
We were sad to see them leave but at the same happy to return to our houses in Tegus and Valle. Hopefully we will be on their list to come again.
Grace and peace to all!
We were sad to see them leave but at the same happy to return to our houses in Tegus and Valle. Hopefully we will be on their list to come again.
Grace and peace to all!
