October 5 arrived along with a team from Mike's hometown, Hamlet, NC. There was many new faces on this team along with a couple of people from Hamlet First Baptist. We journeyed through the mountains of Honduras to Choluteca where the mission house is located. It has been raining every evening for days and days. I believe we rode in some rain as we traveled through the mountains. There are numerous pot holes due to the rain which made the ride even more exciting. Along the way we came across some young children and young adults filling in the pot holes. We have a special fund set aside to give to our volunteer DOT's of Honduras. Without them filling in the holes the ride would be so much more interesting. We arrived at the mission house unpacked and did the orientation and ate Jose's wife's delicious chicken tacos. The team was anxious to get to the job site and start the task they came here to do build a home for Fransico and his family. They were up bright and early (NC time) to head out. We gathered together once upon arrival to introduce ourselves and pray with the people who had gathered to help. The village we were working at was El Carrizo. After the corners were set and mortart in place the team and the family gathered to pray over the first block. Each person layed their hand on someone else and we were unified in the Spirit of God. Everyone found their place and started learning how to lay block, mix mortar and build relationships which is the most important part of the mission trip. "Not laggin in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord." Romans 12:11
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