Each day I looked forward to the stories the team shared about who God placed in their paths. It is amazing how we are all the same. Our only difference is the language. The same reasons, the same excuses and the same problems which we all have in North Carolina. The most important common denominator is our Lord Jesus Christ. We all have the same Holy Spirit we can receive through God's Son Jesus Christ.
One of Lindsey's first visit she asked a lady was she scared of Hell. The lady shared she would go to church. Lindsey shared with this lady it is not about going to church but to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is who she needs to have assurance of not dying and going to Hell.
Zach shared how excited he was to go out and share the gospel with others on the first day.
Nicole was in awe of Meidi, our translator. Meidi carried Nicole through a couple of opportunities which passed her way while sharing the gospel. Nicole was very grateful to have Christ first by her side and then Meidi.
Jose shared it was a great first day also. He did not want to take over the young people's job of evangelising. We were all getting on the same page on the first day. We blended well with how we shared the gospel. While the young people shared Jose would spot someone close by but not with family and spoke and shared the gospel with them. Jose allowed God to use his team of young people to share HIS good news.
Megan met a lady named Anna. Anna was on the edge of accepting Christ but did not. But Megan said she was grateful to see Anna at VBS that afternoon. Pray Anna will accept Christ.
Mackenzie met a mother with two mentally challenged children. The mother seemed broken and tired. Mackenzie was able to share the plan of salvation with her and the broken mother was made whole that day when she accepted the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ, eternal life.
Lindsey shared with a lady who received Christ. The awesome part of this story her husband was already a Christian. Now he and his lovely wife will share their Christian journey together.
Lindsey's team went to Dolce and Jose home for their devotional time on Tuesday morning. Two people who came to the devotional accepted Christ, Hermina and Celestine. The entire group felt the Holy Spirit move in this situation. Maria was one of the church members with the group invited the couple to come to church and worship with them. God is good all the time.
Nicole was able to put her medical skills to work when she went to check on a lady with a broken leg and hip. She was able to remove the stitches from her previous surgery. She felt like this was more of a ministry than a job. Thank you for using Nicole's medical skills to provide health care for this lady at this time and this place.
On the second day Mackenzie shared she was more bold in sharing the gospel and praying for the people.Thanks to the Holy Spirit and the gentle and kind spirit of her sister, Meidi.
Lindsey and group visited two ladies who were eagerly awaiting their visit. They wanted to hear God's word and were ready to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. AMEN
Egla had the opportunity to touch and pet a lamb. This has been a childhood dream for years. God answered her prayer on Tuesday. She compared to Jesus being our sacrificial Lamb. Jesus protects his sheep, our Shepherd.
Megan shared how they were at Blanca's home and Blanca's daughter accepted Jesus as her Savior. Blanca cried tears of joy for a prayer answered. We need to continue to pray for Blanca's husband who is not saved.
Hermina and Celestine accepted Christ on Tuesday. Zach saw them on Wednesday morning and he asked them how they were. They shared, "We are joyful" How beautiful to hear new Christians full of the Spirit and full of the true joy you can only receive through Jesus Christ.
Nicole was sharing a bible story with a lady named Martha. As she was sharing Martha's son was coming down the street. He is 19 years old and the group shared the plan of salvation in the middle of the street with this young man. Praise the Lord he accepted Jesus Christ. Please pray for the father and husband of Martha who is a devout Catholic. He did not want to accept Christ. We are not promised tomorrow.
Lindsey, Zach and Megan visited a lady who said she helped physically build the church a year ago. But she did not want to go to church. You cannot work your way into heaven. The only way to heaven is through accepting the free gift of Jesus Christ.
Egla shared a man named Jose was eagerly awaiting for their visit. Jose was hungry for the word. There was another group who said they could see Jesus in this group of people. They wanted what they saw in the group which is joy in Christ. The group said you could have this if you say yes to receiving Christ into your heart and into your life. They did not this day. The group planted the seeds and watered it. Hopefully these people will not wait until it is too late.
Lindsey invited all the families they visited to come to the church on Thursday morning for a devotional before heading out to evangelise. They came and shared in the morning devotional.
Each afternoon the group planned VBS for the children. God bless them with a precious and well respected group of children. They sat tentatively while the bible story was told to them. The bible stories of the week were Noah and the Ark. The group did a skit of Noah and his two by two animals boarding the ark. The children imitated the sounds of the different animals. Another bible story was the Parting of the Red Sea. One little fellow was Moses and he led the Israelites through the parting of the Red Sea(two huge blankets), Jesus and the Children/Zacheuss. They used Zach as the tree and placed a very small boy on his shoulders as Zacheuss and on the last day the group shared the plan of salvation with a huge evangi-cube. The children learned a new bible verse each day and recited it back the next day. The team taught them El Pollo. They got Orfilio involved in the dance which sparked another Honduran brother, Virgilio, to get up there as well. The children enjoy seeing men get involved with them. After many songs and activities they were able to color a picture of their bible story. The boys were able to play futbol while the girls enjoyed jumping rope. The group did an outstanding job of leadership this week with their evangelising and VBS. Thank you for allowing God to take you out of your comfort zones and experiencing his power at work through each of you.
Zach shared a quote one evening, "You have to be a follower to be a leader."
This is so true. You followed the best leader of all this week, God and followed HIM through Colonia Samaritano to so many new opportunities and journeys that will last a life time. Thank you again for being the hands and feet of Jesus.
Also another quote was shared: "God does not called the equipped, but He equips the called."
These young people and their Honduran brothers and sisters by the power of the Holy Spirit led 10 people to Christ this week. To God be the glory!!!!!
Lindsey shared this scripture with the team before their last day in Honduras. She encouraged her team to do this for their last day.
"Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
I Thessalonians 5:16-18
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