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

More Photos

Photos from Pastor Antonio's visit




Final Painting Work

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.

Saturday Photos

Some photos from Amber's trip out today.
Music Class and a visit to see the child she delivered last year.

Photos of the Labor and Delievery Room Amber and Lori are setting up for John

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.

Stuck Truck Videos

Here are the videos of when we got stuck in the mud

Part 1



Part 2

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.

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

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.....

Lisa's House which we plan to paint while we are here.





















The Guys discuss painting plans


















Suitcases about to be unpacked





















Dr Jeff being given Equipment which had been donated

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.

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.

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...

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!