As Long as God Has Me Here, I'm Going to Do What I Can.

A friend of mine from high school works at an amazing ministry in Tegucigalpa, Honduras called Project Manuelito. This ministry helps get children off the streets of Tegucigalpa. He recently wrote me a letter, and I wanted to share part of it because what he does is definitely 'praxis'.

"...When I first came to Honduras back in 1993, I never imagined that it would lead me to where I am today!

Just a day or so ago, I was out walking when some kids asked me for some money. I smelled the glue they were sniffing...so potent! I told them I wouldn't give them money, but that if they were hungry, I'd get them something to eat. I went into the closest restaurant and bought them a little something. The deal had been that I give them the food and they give me the glue...well...didn't quite work out. They never handed over the glue... but I always give the food anyway. It's sad just how many and how young street kids are. Used to be 15,000 in Honduras. They now estimate 18,000! This country needs help. And as long as God has me here, I am going to do what I can."

"As long as God has me here, I'm going to do what I can." That is my new motto. There is so much to be done, and so few workers. I thank God for my friend's servent heart, for his willingness to go to the ends of the earth to feed hungry children, both physically and spiritually. My prayer is that God will use me where I am too. For whatever His will may be.

Here are some links to more information about project manuelito.

http://www.projectmanuelito.org/

Here is a link to a video of another ministry my friend works with. My friend refers to it as the "Micah Project". It is a fairly new ministry in Teguc, and it helps the 1200 people or so who call the city dump, their home.

http://www.hondurasfield.org/jumbaugh/. Then click on the Micah Project.wmv file. It's just over nine minutes long.

So, whatcha up to?

We want to connect people to ministries outside our doors. I am a bit hesitant to simply give a list of ministries that I don't know much about. We've been checking some out individually, but that's been taking time. That's were this request comes from: if you are connected with a ministry outside our doors, and you are excited about it and wished more people served with you there, let us know, so we can direct people to it (and let them talk to you to get more details). You can respond here, put it on a communication card during service, or catch Bill or me after service.
Blessings all...