Day 2--First Day at the Orphanages

Thursday was a great day as we found ourselves suddenly immersed in the Honduran culture. The sight, the smells, the sounds were new and amazing for many...and for some were sweet reminders of trips past! And all through the day we saw the "fingerprints" of God! And what precious moments for us as leaders as we watched the guys swing the little ones in the air again and again and the girls rarely had an empty lap! Much love has been poured into these young men and women on the team, and they were good vessels (more like AMAZING vessels!) to pour out God's love on the children we saw yesterday.

We have been very blessed by our new Canadian friends who have provided us with wonderful meals and sweet fellowship! We have also been very blessed to be able to eat with the kdis at the orphanages...at Helping Hands we had pollo con arroz (chicken and rice with fresh cilantro and vegetables--wow!) and at Proyecto Manuelito we had fried plantains, yummy avocados, and other Honduran specialties. Great cultural experiences!

The verse we focused on was Isaiah 55:10 that says God provides seed for the sower and bread for the eater. We asked God to give us seed to sow into the lives of the kids and we ask Him to help us see the bread (HIMSELF as our daily bread) that He provides to nourish us. I believe He did that as the students testified last night in our devotion time of the things God is teaching them.

Today is our food brigade. We will serve a meal to approximately 30 families (100-150 people) of Talanga and provide them with a bag of dry goods (rice, flour, beans, salt, oatmeal) that will feed them for about a week. This afternoon we will spend time at New Life Children's Home in Jalaca (our trip in March 2008). Pray today for divine appointments. Pray for sweet connections with the kids. Pray for continued health and protection.

Our hearts are full in Honduras! Thank you for your prayers.

KW for H10 team