This month we celebrate with two churches, one Honduran, one Nicaraguan, in the Lord’s provision in their projects, and we enjoy the magnificent prose describing a team’s trip to Las Rosas, in the mountains far from Canchias.  Remember to click on the link at the end of each introductory piece to read more.

Exeter Church of God, in California

Partners with La Concepcion and Pastor Fredy

This summer 10 Californians labored in La Concepcion to help Pastor Fredy and his energetic congregation in their

Team Leader Rhonda and Local Children Expand Garden Plot

agriculture project.  They labored under the hot sun to expand the garden, clear a spot for a tilapia pond, and get the chicken house ready for occupancy.  Just above them on the hillside, local men mixed cement by hand and laid blocks to construct a pila (bathroom, shower, washing facility) for the caretaker’s home that was already in place.  Shortly after the team returned to the States, Pastor Fredy emailed photos of the 250 hens enjoying their new home and laying eggs in their new nesting boxes.  Click here for photos of these two congregations cooperating on this project which will improve the nutrition of the children attending the Compassion International Project at Pastor Fredy’s church.

Two Rails and a Balcony

by The Pittsburgh Donkey of Beverly Heights Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA

From San Pedro Sula we rose into the mountains until we become part of the mountains themselves.  Smooth concrete ribbons gave way to jolting dirt tracks.  The harsh reverberations of the city were replaced by the natural sounds of the cloud forest.  Noxious diesel fumes surrendered to clear, crisp air.  The dizzying array of bright colors on people,

A Storm Builds Beyond the Flower-Bedecked Posts

structures and traffic were replaced by the subtle hues of green painted on mountain walls capped by swirls of white clouds.  City spices were transformed into the natural tastes of pineapple, chocolate and coffee in the mountains.

In San Pedro Sula and El Progreso we were enveloped by a sensual culture.  There was a buzz to life, but also death and decay along the highway.

In Canchias our hearts started softening thru smiling faces, energetic worship and testimonies of God’s manifest love.  We met local staff and summer interns with cashmere hearts.

On Monday, we climbed into an older world. …

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Prayers of Faithful Pastor Answered

Pastor Julio and His family in Nagarote, Nicaragua

About 45 minutes outside of the capital city of Nicaragua is Nagarote, a bustling city of 32,000 souls.  Pastor Julio and his wife Raquel have a burden to reach as many of these souls as possible, and to that end have been praying for a permanent location to replace the small building they have been renting.  Click here to see how God is pouring down answers one after another on this faithful couple.