Rick led the service today with a message of discipleship. The church in El Tambor was full of adults and kids. Groupo dos also offered two songs during the worship service.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Sunday, February 2, 2014
His Name is Bob Kimball
True story… a few weeks ago, on a Wednesday night in the FBC Raleigh fellowship hall, a Centerpoint bulletin was left on a table with this handwritten note at the top of the page... "His name is Bob Kimball". No doubt, Bob had been at the piano leading the singing of hymns to start off the evening and a newcomer to the church asked someone else who he was. Bob has a way of making impressions on people, ... and making things happen.
Bob was the first member from FBC Raleigh to come to Honduras. When Hurricane Mitch hit the country in October 1998, NC Baptist Men arranged disaster relief teams and Bob joined a team from another church in 1999 to help out where he could. He continued to travel once a week for a few years, then recruited Jeremy Petty to join him. After their incredible year in Cedano, Honduras in 2004, they recruited a team from FBC Raleigh and the first full team traveled in January 2005.
This is the 10th anniversary of those trips and every year the ministry grows larger and stronger. Bob couldn't be here on this trip because he had to take care of responsibilities back home, but he was here in spirit, and in song, in prayer and in play.
God bless you my brother!!
Why am I retaining water?
There are always such good inside jokes and funny moments on this trip.
Guess who this one is from?
Guess who this one is from?
Saturday, February 1, 2014
... and floor day
Rhonda, Kristen, Pastor G, Brad, Dennis, and Alexis also finished the floor today.
Day 6 - Roof Day
Day 6 (the 5th work day) marks that finishing touch of putting on the roof. Royce, Eddie, and Mike Greene worked on top and Jeremy, Greg, Rick, and Orfilio passed up the sheets of tin.
End of Day 5
Alexis, Vilma, and their kids and other relatives pose for a picture at the end of day 5 (4th work day). C channels are set in place and half the floor is poured.
The young man on the bicycle to the left is Kevin. He is Alexis' brother and lives nearby. He is a friendly, hardworking young man who helps keep mezcla mixed for us all day. As soon as we are finished he hops on his bike to ride to the futbol (soccer) field to play with his friends.
The young man on the bicycle to the left is Kevin. He is Alexis' brother and lives nearby. He is a friendly, hardworking young man who helps keep mezcla mixed for us all day. As soon as we are finished he hops on his bike to ride to the futbol (soccer) field to play with his friends.
Girls line up for braids and hairbows
with Kristen, Rhonda, and Rachael...
(... and Dennis even got top braid one little girl's hair. We'll see if she wants a redo from a professional tomorrow.)
(... and Dennis even got top braid one little girl's hair. We'll see if she wants a redo from a professional tomorrow.)
Friday, January 31, 2014
A Walk in the Woods
This is a beautiful area of mango trees behind the home and church where we are serving. The family that lives in this area allowed the church to meet in their yard until the church building was just recently completed.
Power tools
Rhonda and Rachael, drilling holes in the C channel (caneleta) that provide structural support for the roof (el techo).
End of Day 4 (work Day 3)
We finished all the block on the 11th and 12th courses and the gables, so the block work is complete. We all noted today that the kids are becoming more relaxed and interacting more. Alexis continues to take great care of his new home and Vilma seemed overwhelmed that her new house is finally becoming a reality. She also has started interacting more with us.
Pastor Amado from Colonias Unidas came to work with us today. It was great to see him.
Another highlight of the day was that Maria and her family from Cedano came to see us. Jeremy couldn't have been happier.
Pastor Amado from Colonias Unidas came to work with us today. It was great to see him.
Another highlight of the day was that Maria and her family from Cedano came to see us. Jeremy couldn't have been happier.
Team Ellis on the wall
It's not evident from the photo, except for the veterans who would notice the angled gable string in front of us, but this is on the top of the scaffolding, laying the final block on the front wall.
Gracias por ayudarme, Rhonda. You did it!
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