Here is the article written for the most recent church newsletter: HONDURAS MISSION TRIP October 4 - October 19 The planning for this year’s Honduras mission trip began back in January. This will be the sixth year that we have sent a team to Belfate, Honduras and the Cornerstone Foundation mission at Hospital Loma de Luz. This year we are again sending a team of 8, Richard Evans, Richard & Amber Shields, are returning again and will be joined by new team members Mark Offord, Rich Owens, Linda Smith, Phil & Beverly Smith.

Your prayer and financial support is invaluable in getting the team there. The mission team as in past years has supplied some financial support, and the team members are expected to raise as much as possible towards the individual cost of approx. $1,400. Currently the team is seeking support from friends, family and work colleagues to secure the supplies and donations necessary to make the trip as much of a success as past years have been. Over the years God has re-enforced the need for our teams to be flexible and while there are some plans in mind for the work which will take place in October, you never know what will occur.

This year team member Rich Owens who is an orthopedic surgeon plans to work along the staff at Loma De Luz. Amber’s nursing skills will of course be put to the test. Working with the children of Honduras is high on Phil & Beverly’s list. Ministering to the missionaries who live and work at the hospital is another priority the team desires and taking Linda Smith as cook, will enable hospitality and pastoral care to be upper most. Possible Projects this year include remodeling in and around the hospital (as the work and ministry expands), new ceramic tile to be laid on the floor of the church in Margarita and who knows what else.

 The team will take all their personal items as carry on, so all 16 checked bags will transport the supplies to the Hospital. (We are looking for large duffel type bags to be donated for this purpose) If you would like to donate then here are some of the supplies that are needed, infant and young children medications (especially Tylenol, Motrin (ibuprofen), Vitamins,) Baby Clothes, Children’s books in Spanish, Children’s belts and lightweight PJ’s Small Girls dresses, Medical Equipment: Medical Supplies: Surgical Equipment: Lab/Xray supplies: Medicines – prescription: Medicines – over the counter: Information Technology Supplies: Games/Educational Toys:

For a full list please see the following website, http://www.crstone.org/how-you-can-help/needslist Or call Pastor Richard for a printed list. Items may be dropped off to Pastor Richard at the church office. As always, you prayer support is needed and appreciated. Blessings - Honduras Mission Team. You can catch up with latest news before, during and after the trip at the blog http://hondurasmissiontrip2008.blogspot.com/ or you can join the facebook group just search facebook for JPC Honduras Mission Trip.