Honduras 2017 VBS Trip Part 5

Our daily walk across the infamous Rus Rus bridge
Our daily walk across the infamous Rus Rus bridge

I was so thankful to spend time with the MAG staff that I had not met in person yet- the Wiles in Honduras and Carlos Paz our Director of Pastoral Ministry.  I couldn’t ask for a better leader of Pastoral Ministry to work with than Carlos.  He is amazing at what he does and I am excited to keep learning from him. Our whole team was also a joy. The other ladies on our team were mostly college age.   It was such a pleasure to get to know them and encourage them.   I was also grateful for the “unplugged” time as our team didn’t have access to Wi-Fi or cell service (though there is some limited coverage for those who live there).   While that feels really weird at first, the break felt quite soul cleansing.  Whenever I had a few spare moments instead of popping on to Facebook  I would spend some time praying, talking to teammates or getting to know the village and the people there.  It felt like such a better use of my time- I’d highly recommend a Facebook fast to anyone! We also enjoyed a few swims in the Rus Rus river with some of the local kids.

Free range pigs on the runway in Rus Rus
Free range pigs on the runway in Rus Rus

Sean leaves in less than a week for his trip to Rus Rus to help with a large medical brigade there. His trip is February 9-24. Please pray for a safe, healthy and fruitful trip for him. Pray also for the rest of the family in his absence. I am so grateful to have my mom’s help while he is away. Pray also for the people who will be helped by the clinic- that they would find hope and healing both physically and spiritually.

Blessings in Christ,

Carmen