I have continued working at the Christian school in the ministry areas. I was able to assist the Bible professors and spiritual leaders of the school in various ways. I attended the devotional times (chapel services) for each age group. I am really enjoying the opportunity to build relationships with these amazing people. Each one has a passion for these kids. I have been given the opportunity to entertain several classes at the school, too. The students are full of questions! I have been able to get to know several of the students on a deeper level as well. I am able to to assist one-on-one with students (which is such a blessing) as well as chat with the leaders and their plans. I love witnessing the heart and passion of the leaders for their students.
The Bible teachers and ministry leaders of the school took some of the high school students on a retreat for the (day two fridays ago). The retreat was located near a large mountain of the city, La Tigra. I was able to see more of Tegucigalpa and further build relationships. We treked through the forest and I saw new types of wildlife and beautiful views of a less-populated and very green Honduras.
Also, I visited the arbory that is part of a national park that sits atop one of the mountains in Tegucigalpa overlooking the city. The park was beautiful and the view was breathtaking! I did not bring my camera, though. We picked up some trees and later planted two of them here at the house.
Finally, this past week at the school was just as much a blessing as the first. I continued to work on projects for the ministry department of the school. It is truly a special environment I find myself in. I love it. I love being an encouragement and doing many different tasks.
The food here is so amazing. everything is so fresh! I have been trying all kinds of new tastes. And, just for the record, I think Chilean grapes are probably some of the best in the world. They are huge!
I am definitely unable to write all I could to you about my last week and a half. However, I want to tell you about a smaller town called Esperanza. This past weekend Pastor Núñez and I traveled several hours westward to this town so he could lead a class for the pastors of the area. This place was gorgeous. We drove through some of the biggest mountains and Valleys I have ever seen. I met some more wonderful people, including a local pastor of a young, but growing, church. There was a group from the States there working on projects as other workers from the states who ad been there awhile. The members of the church were so welcoming to me, and I chatted with some of them for awhile. I am blessed to know them. Also, I watched the US-Honduras qualifying match with some of them. It was such a tremendous blessing for me to have visited Esperanza. It was an encouragement in so many ways for me that I can't put into words right now. Also, fittingly, "esperanza" means "hope." I really feel rejuvenated and refocused after this hiatus.
I am learning so so much and am processing many things. This is an experience for life. The Lord has been so faithful in all areas. It is amazing witnessing God's power. He is doing so much by love.
This week there are no classes at the school, so I am able to hang out with a couple friends and help in other areas. (As well as find time to rest) I really thank you for your prayers, they do make a difference.
Wherever you are right now, in the States at home or away somewhere else, I find it amazing that the same great God is right there with you as is here with me. Our Father, the Creator of the universe and the Giver of all love is pretty awesome. I hope that whatever you are doing at this time that your summer experience is going well and you are able to see God's Peace in it. I thank you for taking the time to hear what's up with me. I will update sooner next time, I promise.
God bless you.
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