News from Honduras

Thank you to all who have been praying. They are working...please do not cease.

Deanna is feeling better, but it seems that stomach issues have decided to run through the group on our last full day in Honduras. Several of our team have been battling queasy stomachs. Please pray for settled stomachs as we return home to the United States.

Thursday was another incredible day of ministry. Our clinic team went to Canchias and served from within the Heart to Honduras compound. Our medical providers included two Honduran doctors who joined our team for the day and the clinic saw 180 patients, many of whom were entire families of six, seven and even nine members. They worked as long as they could and saw as many patients as possible, but sadly we ended up having to turn some people away at the end of the day. Fortunately, the Heart to Honduras clinic operates on a fairly regular basis, so the people shouldn't do without treatment entirely, as was the case on Wednesday in the village of Santa Fe.

Of course, while the docs are seeing patients and healing the sick, our HEY Team of childrens ministers keep the kiddos engaged with crafts, Bible songs and games. Below are some pictures of the clinic happenings in Canchias.

Meanwhile, our two construction teams were also hard at it. Our Rio Lindo team finished the house for the family of five. On Friday, (today) our team had a chance to go and pray over the house, pray with the family and dedicate the structure before we headed to San Pedro Sula. While it may not look

like much to you and me, but to this family it was like winning the Powerball jackpot. They don't have to worry about living in a home infested with snakes, spiders and scorpions. They will no longer stress and wonder whether or not their floor will be washed away in the next heavy rain. This new house will mean a healthier future for their children. It was awesome and breathtaking to have even a small part in being used by God to bring this much joy to someone's life. Yes, I do love my job!

At the orphanage, we moved more forms and poured more concrete. I have more and more admiration and respect for those who perform this type of back breaking work each and every day. I'm not sure how it happened, but I ended up being one of the people on the top of the scaffold - along with Mitch McGinnis, an 18 year old - pour concrete into the forms. I think I will be walking hunched over for at least a week.

It has been an amazing week. Please keep praying as we travel home tomorrow. Our first flight departs at 8:18am OKC time and we arrive at about 5:00pm. We are anxious to see our families and share with you how this experience has changed our lives for the better.

Soli Deo gloria.

Michael