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Monday, November 2, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Home
The team arrived home around 12 midnight. A smooth travel day! Thursday night was spent in close to the airport and included our final dinner together and sharing time. This year John and Penny shared in this final evening. Everyone was deeply blessed by the fellowship time. The team are looking forward to presenting about their trip on Sunday Nov 1 at 11.45am at Jacksonville Presbyterian Church. Please join us if you can, we would love to see you there. Thank you for all your support and prayers during this year's trip.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Final days
Yesterday saw the final full day of work for the team. Amber and Lori were in the hospital nursing. Tom worked on mechanical items and Richard, Richard and Mike finished the fan in John's labor / delivery room, and some water and light work at Dr Shaw's. The evening was taken up with an open house dessert to which many of the missionaries and their families came. A great time of fellowship was enjoyed by all.
Today the team begin the journey home, first traveling to stay over night near the city and then flying all day on Friday. The time here has been amazing, challenging and blessed. We all cannot wait to see family and friends and yet feel the tug on our hearts as we depart from those here that we hold so dear.
Today the team begin the journey home, first traveling to stay over night near the city and then flying all day on Friday. The time here has been amazing, challenging and blessed. We all cannot wait to see family and friends and yet feel the tug on our hearts as we depart from those here that we hold so dear.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
A Day at the Dump
Tuesday saw four of the team (Amber, Kandee, Lori and Tom) Accompany Lisa to her ministry at the Dump. 2000 people live and work at the dump. The ministry aims to serve the children living there, by sharing the gospel and feeding them, and supplying care, hope and love. The team that went were deeply effected and will be reporting their experiences and insights soon
Photos from the dump
Church at the dump
Lisa Bradley
Serving Lunch
Photos from the dump
Church at the dump
Lisa Bradley
Serving Lunch
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
The Weekend
Saturday and Sunday were as good as the rest of our time here. Work at Lisa's house is on pause until Monday when we will finish the paint job and some minor repairs. Our heart while here has been to bless the missionaries in order that they may be even more able to continue their ministries.
On Saturday night the team hosted Don & Suzanne Rumbaugh. Dr Don shared with us about his ministries. He is connected to many of the surrounding villages and is able to share the gospel in many unique and creative ways. As always the team were challenged and encouraged by this time of sharing.
During the early hours of Sunday morning Amber accompained John to La Ceiba to transport a laboring patient with high blood pressure to a hospital where she could have a C section. They left at around midnight and returned at 4am.
Sunday morning was spent of course at church in Margarita, We were blessed to again hear from Pastor Antonio, (John's translation helped us a lot). Last week was Romans 9 this week Romans 10.
This will probably be the last time we hear Pastor Antonio preach, as he and his family finish their three years here this December. They have been an incredible blessing to the church and people here, and also to the teams we have sent here in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
As a farewell to Pastor Antonio and family, the team hosted them on Sunday night and a good time of food (thanks to Mike and Kandee) and fellowship was enjoyed.
On Saturday night the team hosted Don & Suzanne Rumbaugh. Dr Don shared with us about his ministries. He is connected to many of the surrounding villages and is able to share the gospel in many unique and creative ways. As always the team were challenged and encouraged by this time of sharing.
During the early hours of Sunday morning Amber accompained John to La Ceiba to transport a laboring patient with high blood pressure to a hospital where she could have a C section. They left at around midnight and returned at 4am.
Sunday morning was spent of course at church in Margarita, We were blessed to again hear from Pastor Antonio, (John's translation helped us a lot). Last week was Romans 9 this week Romans 10.
This will probably be the last time we hear Pastor Antonio preach, as he and his family finish their three years here this December. They have been an incredible blessing to the church and people here, and also to the teams we have sent here in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
As a farewell to Pastor Antonio and family, the team hosted them on Sunday night and a good time of food (thanks to Mike and Kandee) and fellowship was enjoyed.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Saturday Photos
Some photos from Amber's trip out today.
Music Class and a visit to see the child she delivered last year.
Music Class and a visit to see the child she delivered last year.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Curviews and Lack of them
Over the past few days we have not really been effected by the curviews. It has meant that travel to the city was not possible and some folk had gotten stuck away from here. The missionary conference was cancelled so everyone is around here instead of being gone this week. This meant that last night we did have the Thursday evening service, during which Pastor Richard led communion. Something he had been looking forward to.
The team have continued to be busy with painting at Lisa's despite the rain in the afternoons delaying some of the work. The yellow paint ran out today and more is on the way as John, Penny and Kandee have been able to travel to the city today. Lori and Amber travelled with John yesterday to one of the Clinics in the Compo.
More news when we have some, the painting should be done on Monday and then there a number of other jobs to be done.
The team have continued to be busy with painting at Lisa's despite the rain in the afternoons delaying some of the work. The yellow paint ran out today and more is on the way as John, Penny and Kandee have been able to travel to the city today. Lori and Amber travelled with John yesterday to one of the Clinics in the Compo.
More news when we have some, the painting should be done on Monday and then there a number of other jobs to be done.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
more painting and the polictical situation
Sorry for the lack of updates, as some you maybe aware by now the polictical situation down here has come to a head in recent days. The former president has re entered the country and is hauled up in the Brazilian embassy. What it means on a practial level for us is that there is a curvew in force. And we are unable to travel to the city at the present time. This has not however stopped us from working locally.
We have continued to paint Lisa's house and work at the Hospital goes on aswell. Lori and Amber have been sorting out John's delievery room very nicely indeed.
We will see how things are by the end of the week. Hopefully there will be some movement and we maybe able to get out and do some shopping!
Tonight we are having some of the missionaries over for dinner, which is part of our ministry here to give them a break and share fellowship.
Here are some photos for you to see how and what we are doing.
We have continued to paint Lisa's house and work at the Hospital goes on aswell. Lori and Amber have been sorting out John's delievery room very nicely indeed.
We will see how things are by the end of the week. Hopefully there will be some movement and we maybe able to get out and do some shopping!
Tonight we are having some of the missionaries over for dinner, which is part of our ministry here to give them a break and share fellowship.
Here are some photos for you to see how and what we are doing.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
A day of painting
Monday was the first full day of work at Lisa's house. There is much prep to do, and then some major painting. Below are some photos of the work in progress.
Meanwhile Kandee, Amber and Lori continue to work at the hospital. Having a few problems uploading their photos but will have some up soon.
Enjoy
Richard Preps the house for the painting
Tom Pressure washes the walls ready for painting
Mike Paints the entrance way
The first wall painted
Meanwhile Kandee, Amber and Lori continue to work at the hospital. Having a few problems uploading their photos but will have some up soon.
Enjoy
Richard Preps the house for the painting
Tom Pressure washes the walls ready for painting
Mike Paints the entrance way
The first wall painted
Monday, September 21, 2009
Stuck on the mountian
Yesterday was an amazingly eventful day. The service at the church was great as always. Having John to translate Pastor Antonio's sermon was a great help. The girls helped in Sunday school with the children.
The afternoon saw us go up into the mountains to minister there. We travelled up and had a wonderful time. Dr Don's songs and stories really hit a chord with the children. This was followed by a great game of soccer.
On the way down the mountain we got stuck in the mud and we have some video and photos to share very soon. We survived and have some great experiences to share soon.
More later.....
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Arrived!!!
Just a quick note to say we all arrived safely. We left on time on Thursday from Medford, via Seattle and Atlanta onto to San Pedro Sula. It was wonderful to be greeted by John and Penny and then drove to Befate (5 hours). We stopped on the waay to shop for the 2 weeks.
Today we will unpack the supplies and tonight we have a church service.
More news soon.
Today we will unpack the supplies and tonight we have a church service.
More news soon.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Last Night & Tomorrow
Yes it is Wednesday September 16 2009, which means last night the packing party took place. 14 suitcases were packed with donations! Each team member will take 2 suitcases and their personal items, clothes, etc will be in their hand luggage. We are so grateful for all the wonderful donations that we are able to take with us again this year. Please pray that they all arrive safe and sound and on time.
Tomorrow is our travel day, flying from Medford to Seattle, then to Atlanta, before finally flying to San Pedro Sula. Please pray for all connections to go well, both flight wise and people wise. Last year we had many opportunities to share with people on the journey, we look forward to this again this year.
Well more soon, keep checking back.
Tomorrow is our travel day, flying from Medford to Seattle, then to Atlanta, before finally flying to San Pedro Sula. Please pray for all connections to go well, both flight wise and people wise. Last year we had many opportunities to share with people on the journey, we look forward to this again this year.
Well more soon, keep checking back.
Monday, September 14, 2009
This is the Week
Yes! This Thursday (Just a few days away)the team leave for Honduras. The packing will take place on Tuesday, and boy have we got a lot to pack. Donations have come in thick and fast towards the end of the time before leaving.
This past weekend at the Mexico yard sale, an Italian soda stall brought in some extra money for the Honduras mission trip. A huge thank you to those who worked the stall so faithfully for two days.
Richard's office hardly has room for Richard anymore with suitcases and donations.
There have been a number of Skype calls back and to between Oregon and Honduras of late and the team has some more idea of what they may be doing during the trip. For example, tune ups of motor scooters and generators, street grate repairs, mudding of walls, house painting, nursing and of course hospitality for the missionaries.
With all of this list of activity it has to be remembered that anything can happen, the team aim to be at God's command and go where He leads while there.
The team were prayed over during the second service on Sept 6 by mission elder Sherry Watson, who did so beautifully in Spanish. The team asks for prayer support while on the trip and looks forward to updating everyone while there, and when they return.
God Bless...
This past weekend at the Mexico yard sale, an Italian soda stall brought in some extra money for the Honduras mission trip. A huge thank you to those who worked the stall so faithfully for two days.
Richard's office hardly has room for Richard anymore with suitcases and donations.
There have been a number of Skype calls back and to between Oregon and Honduras of late and the team has some more idea of what they may be doing during the trip. For example, tune ups of motor scooters and generators, street grate repairs, mudding of walls, house painting, nursing and of course hospitality for the missionaries.
With all of this list of activity it has to be remembered that anything can happen, the team aim to be at God's command and go where He leads while there.
The team were prayed over during the second service on Sept 6 by mission elder Sherry Watson, who did so beautifully in Spanish. The team asks for prayer support while on the trip and looks forward to updating everyone while there, and when they return.
God Bless...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Facebook Group
You can now follow the team on facebook too. Just search facebook for JPC Honduras Mission Trip, apply to join and if you have a facebook account and you will soon be approved to join the group
See you there!
See you there!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Meeting
OK, so the team met today for the final time before the packing party! It is hard to believe that we leave for Honduras in a little over 3 weeks. We know that the Lord will provide for all our needs. We do however need people to donate the needs!! We have almost enough suitcases, just need the items to go in them.
Still not sure of exactly the work we will be doing, but we know God has it in mind and that is what really counts.
The packing party will be Sept 15 and we fly out on Sept 17!!
We would really appreciate your prayers and thoughts as we enter the final stretch of preparation.
Still not sure of exactly the work we will be doing, but we know God has it in mind and that is what really counts.
The packing party will be Sept 15 and we fly out on Sept 17!!
We would really appreciate your prayers and thoughts as we enter the final stretch of preparation.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Plans continue to unfold for the 2009 Honduras Mission trip, the third church sponsored trip to Belfate, Honduras and the Cornerstone Foundation mission at Hospital Loma de Luz. The 7-member team from Jacksonville Presbyterian is now focusing on sending out letters to friends and family seeking prayer support and financial assistance for several needs at the hospital, the church that John and Penny Alden have planted in nearby Margurita and a local bilingual school.
Like the last two years, the JPC mission team will be taking their personal luggage as a carry-on and then checking two bags filled with a host of needed medical and dental supplies and equipment as well as baby and children’s clothing. Some specific needs are:
cast cutting blades (there is no shortage of broken bones on Honduras’s north coast), scissors and gauze for wound care, scrubs, a C-arm fluoroscope machine, a whole variety of over-the-counter children’s meds, prenatal vitamins, wet wipes, infant (including preemie) and children’s clothing up to size 5, and boxes of toothpaste and tooth brushes (dental care is a great need). If you would like to donate any of these items, you may drop them off with Richard Evans at the church administrative offices or give them to any of the team members: Richard, Rick and Amber Shields, Tom and Lori Bell, Mike and Kandee McClain. If you are not sure what to get, we have some medical people who can get meds at cost if you would rather donate funds to the mission trip.
As always, you prayer support is needed and appreciated. Specifically, we would ask that you pray for a lessening of the current political tensions in Honduras.
With Every Blessing-2009 Honduras Mission Team
Like the last two years, the JPC mission team will be taking their personal luggage as a carry-on and then checking two bags filled with a host of needed medical and dental supplies and equipment as well as baby and children’s clothing. Some specific needs are:
cast cutting blades (there is no shortage of broken bones on Honduras’s north coast), scissors and gauze for wound care, scrubs, a C-arm fluoroscope machine, a whole variety of over-the-counter children’s meds, prenatal vitamins, wet wipes, infant (including preemie) and children’s clothing up to size 5, and boxes of toothpaste and tooth brushes (dental care is a great need). If you would like to donate any of these items, you may drop them off with Richard Evans at the church administrative offices or give them to any of the team members: Richard, Rick and Amber Shields, Tom and Lori Bell, Mike and Kandee McClain. If you are not sure what to get, we have some medical people who can get meds at cost if you would rather donate funds to the mission trip.
As always, you prayer support is needed and appreciated. Specifically, we would ask that you pray for a lessening of the current political tensions in Honduras.
With Every Blessing-2009 Honduras Mission Team
Friday, April 3, 2009
Whole Bunch of News
Yes we have not posted anything for ages, and yet so much has happened.
In brief:
John and Penny were in the US for some time this year, welcoming a new grandchild to the world. During this time, John kindly visited us here in Jacksonville and shared with the children of the church in both the service and Sunday School. (what a blessing) He also shared with a gathering of adults on the Monday evening of his weekend with us.
The team met and now the members have been confirmed for the 2009 trip.
Returning members of the team are Mike, Kandee, Amber, Richard, and Richard. New members this year are Lori and Tom.
We are in the process right now of purchasing tickets and from April 30 we will be learning Spanish!!
The next team meeting is set for April 19 following the second church service..
Please continue to prayer for us as we get really excited over this years mission trip September 17 - October 2
In brief:
John and Penny were in the US for some time this year, welcoming a new grandchild to the world. During this time, John kindly visited us here in Jacksonville and shared with the children of the church in both the service and Sunday School. (what a blessing) He also shared with a gathering of adults on the Monday evening of his weekend with us.
The team met and now the members have been confirmed for the 2009 trip.
Returning members of the team are Mike, Kandee, Amber, Richard, and Richard. New members this year are Lori and Tom.
We are in the process right now of purchasing tickets and from April 30 we will be learning Spanish!!
The next team meeting is set for April 19 following the second church service..
Please continue to prayer for us as we get really excited over this years mission trip September 17 - October 2
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Planning for 2009
Excellent news! We had our first meeting of 2009 to plan for this year's mission trip to Honduras. The team from last year were joined by a few new faces who are praying about joining this year's trip. Some of team 2008 are planning to return for sure, while others are still waiting upon the Lord to know if they will return this time. Many items were discussed, ranging from past experiences, cost, possible dates, and work that may be needed when we go. Also Mike and Kandee leave tomorrow for a trip to AZ, during which time they will meet up with John and Penny who are over in the USA for a short time.
Also we have decided this year not only to have a theme bible verse, not only t'shirts, but a theme song. The song is Here I Am by Downhere.
check out this video of the song we found on youtube.
Please keep checking back for more details soon.
Also we have decided this year not only to have a theme bible verse, not only t'shirts, but a theme song. The song is Here I Am by Downhere.
check out this video of the song we found on youtube.
Please keep checking back for more details soon.
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