“Please Lord, move quickly.”
This was my prayer as I landed back in Honduras January 30th. A big sense of urgency had been weighing
heavily on my heart. I wasn’t sure what
God had in store but I knew I needed to move quickly.
Even though I know God answers prayer it still amazes me
every time He does it. The second I was
out of customs God started making BIG changes.
That night in my room, as I realized just how big these changes were
going to be, I cried for hours. It wasn’t
easy but it was quick. That night I
asked God to confirm my decision by the next day.The next morning I woke up with complete peace. The decision was extremely painful but I knew God had confirmed it. I would no longer be working with the 50 little orphans I had spent the last year loving and teaching. God was moving me forward. Now the big question was “What next Lord?” I spent the next day searching for other volunteer opportunities. There were tons! But every time I went to move God said “wait”. So I waited. It didn’t make sense but I listened.
Why does God do things in ways we’d never expect? I’m not sure but it is really cool. A few days later I was half listening to a friend’s conversation when God literally stopped me and said “This is where I want you.” Huh? I didn’t even hear what she said! I interrupted her mid-sentence and asked her to repeat herself. She had been talking about a Christian rec center I never knew existed!
I am so excited about where God has placed me. Things have happened so fast! The groups I'm working for have been telling people I appeared one day out of no-where. Like magic! Lol God is so good!
So I wanted to show you where God has led me. I am so excited and have a huge sense of anticipation for the things to come!
Horizontes al Futuro
Horizontes al Futuro is a rehabilitation home for boys living
on the streets of Honduras. These boys are
rescued and given shelter, education, food, medical care and affection. Because most of them have come from very
rough histories of substance abuse, theft, begging and fighting they are taught
to respect themselves and others.
Horizontes helps the children develop good self-esteem with the hope
that they will soon return to their families and change the cycle of
oppression.
Horizontes was started 18yrs ago by a man lovingly nicknamed
Don Goyo. He is a legend in Comayagua,
Honduras because of his compassion for the forgotten children on the streets. Before Honduras Don Goyo worked in the
Congo building schools and aid centers for the poor. Every day I learn
something new and am blessed to be a part of what he is doing.The boys at Horizontes have captured my heart. They are very rough around the edges and sometimes gross me out. I must say “stop swearing!” at least 10 times a day and I stand in the middle of a couple ‘would be’ fights. But I don’t see the outside. All I can see is the sweet child of God on the inside. They’ve experienced very little kindness and love in their short lives so I know my presence is making a big difference. They are now calling me their madrina.
Enlaces con Cristo
Enlaces con Cristo was founded in 1995 with a vision to
provide a "bridge" between the youth of Honduras and the body of
Christ. This rec center was made to
appeal to young people who might spend their free time in bars or on
street corners.
A typical night at the rec center brings in 1000 young
people between the ages of 12-25!! They
come to play foosball, ping pong, super Nintendo, basketball, soccer,
volleyball and pool. There are also a
few groups who come to break dance! Every hour the games are stopped for five
minutes to allow someone to share a testimony of a life changing experience.
Each young person is given an opportunity to accept Jesus into their life.
About 3,000 young people have heard the gospel message by the end of each week. I’ve started bringing my little friends to go
and hang out and hear the word of God.
It is such an awesome opportunity!
On top of the rec center Enlaces also has a Christian Bilingual
school. The school's curriculum centers on the bible, so every class teaches
children about God. Currently I am
helping to teach the 3rd grade class and am blessed every day by the
God centered atmosphere.
Wow. Can you believe
I could keep going on about all of the opportunities God has been placing in my
path? I just sit in awe at what He’s
done through others here and about what I know He’s going to do through
me.
Please keep me in your prayers as God continues to move
quickly. And please continue to send your financial support. All of my work here is done
on a volunteer basis so I depend on your help to survive. $600 a month covers my living expenses as well as gives me the ability to reach out
to the community. Please partner with me in reaching God's little children. Any amount makes a difference!
