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Milk Project pictures

12/21/2017

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Just wanted to upload some pictures of the special Christmas gifts the sponsors made possible this year, the Christmas party, a couple of building construction pictures, and other Milk Project December pictures. 

It has been a great 2017, looking forward to see how God grows and shapes the project and these kids for the future in 2018!
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poor politics

12/5/2017

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I am amazed that it has been over a week since the elections here (November 26th) and that the amount of coverage internationally to the growing problematic situation here has been so very little.  

Honduras needs your prayers. 

The short version of the story is that we have a president running for re-election, a first here, and controversial in and of itself.  The main opposing candidate is representing an alliance of a couple parties whose main goal in aligning was to get more votes than the president, as otherwise he looked to be the clear winner.  All the other parties here were quite assuredly before the election running for a very distant third place.  

The socialist party which is pretty much led by the ousted president from the 2009 coup, where ironically he was also trying to get re-elected, has made statements they are not accepting the election results, which have been quite slow to be reported, and quite close in the outcome.  Accusations of tampering have been flying as the results being final and (however one deems) transparent have been slow going.  There have been calls for continual protests in the streets, even some not so subtly suggesting violence play a part in overturning this "dictatorship."  And for a couple days, there was quite a bit of destruction of private property and looting.  That has calmed a bit after a curfew was put in place, but still the streets are being blocked in key areas for some periods of time, making transportation of goods difficult, and cancelling school (for the schools on the US schedule...Honduran government schools are out for break until February) for over a week now because of safety concerns.  

Politics (not just lately) in many parts of the world seems to have more to do with the power for those fighting for it than it does for real change for the people being served.  While those ardent supporters of both sides claim it would be a disaster for the country to have to live through four years of their opponents, the reality is that for the vast majority of the country life will continue with little or no change.  And the vast majority are the economic poor.  

These disruptions really are not hurting the wealthy and those with steady employment.  To be sure, they hurt service industry businesses quite a bit, those whose stores were looted and/or burned and others, but the greatest hardship is for those that daily are seeking a paying job just to make it through another 24 hours with something to eat.  

Right now our mission is operating as normal as can be...construction continues on the Milk Project building, the Churches are meeting, the clinic is open (although...service industry, patient load is down since many have trouble getting transportation), and since all the kids from the Milk Project live within walking distance, they are meeting daily as well.  Things are seemingly normal sometimes and in some places here...but not really.  How this will play out remains to be seen...there is international interference behind the scenes, along with international observance front and center trying to help, the parties and what they are doing behind the scenes is shrouded.  The curfew was established Friday for 10 days...but police are now resisting enforcing it (although violence has not escalated yet) and even still, there are no signs that the situation will be resolved by the time that curfew is set to expire.     

So pray if you would...
-for God's touch on the hearts of those waging political war, and for all of us that get wrapped up in things like this so tightly sometimes that we forget where our faith, our sight, and love should be. 
-that He would help ministries and their staff, volunteers, congregants all share Christ's love with everyone around them through this time regardless of what their political position is.
-for peace, for stability...so that there could be fostered an environment for economic growth to provide employment for roughly 50% or more of the country, for assurance of being able to leave your home without worry of being able to return for protests, curfews and violence, and done in such a way that only God can get the glory.  
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Hopping

12/4/2017

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Things here always seem to be hopping. 

A few pictured highlights from the last month (ones that require more explanation than can be given on Facebook or Instagram, those happening picture places of their own.)

We instituted a monthly meal together amongst those in leadership positions in the mission (Oscar, Maria, Darwin, Felipe and Valeria) a while back, and it has been a good time to share, and share deeper the more we meet.  Lately I have been experimenting eating out instead of in...allows for no distractions, time to talk in the truck, and to try some new things.  These meetings are key to getting cross flow of ideas, information, and communication about the good, the problems, and personal information.

Last month we did McDonald's...and even split a McRib, with some conversation about the US institution that the McRib has become.  

(While I am thinking about it...if you need a good movie review, the kind that seems real, and leaves you devistated and with more questions than answers really in the end, with great performances, try "The Founder" which is all about the history of McDonald's.)

​The little Church that could, in Danli had an anniversary in November.  This Church is not one we as a mission had planned, and to be honest, are not sure how to best support long term.  Right now the pastor lives off of odd jobs, and the clothing ministry...when we have clothing.  This is the Church's building you see here, with the pastor's house next door...which is adobe and just about as stable as the Church's building.  Pastor Edwin feels called and led to continue here, despite the economic outlook, and lack of property/"real" building.  Praying for God's provision for Edwin, his family, and the Church and people of Danli, and wisdom for the mission how to continue to help them there.

The Milk Project continues, under the impetus mostly of Maria's huge heart.  The sewing classes she has been giving have been a huge hit for the older kids, with everyone pitching in a bit to help Sammy here, to make a blanket for his use at home. 

Imagine not having a blanket of your own?  This is a big deal for him.  

We continue to look at, and pray over, ways to continue to have the kids over 13 in the project continue to come.  I think we are committed to seeing this through until they hopefully graduate high school, or at least giving it a good hard try.  Already we have kids that if we were to let him, would stay all day.  

The possible work in Sampedrana is still on our radar, and we are working on those possibilities.  We have received some financial help when we are ready for the up front costs, which is good...but now are focused on gauging Church interest and how much they are willing to take on and lead into the future.  

You can also be in prayer for the Church in Talanga.  They are doing gangbusters in terms of reaching children in the area (seen here giving some a ride home after Sunday School...yes, that is right, all these kids choose to come even though their parents do not), but are continually struggling to reach adults there, which is very frustrating for pastor Manuel...and not in a way of saying my Church has X number of people...but in knowing the needs of a fallen world and feeling like you are not making an impact...which he is, but confronting that daily takes a toll. 

The clinic ambulance is finally finalized!  Not seen here is the tinted windows in the back, but it has a secured stretcher, oxygen, and place for nurse and family.  We have rules and such for how it will work, who will drive it, etc.  And...we have already had several patients, without even really promoting it well yet.   How this part of the ministry will develop remains to be seen, but we are so glad to have this ability now at the clinic, it has been needed for years.  And we could not have done it without the 100% support from FAME and IDES that donated the money for its purchase!  

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