Day Three

Sunday began somewhat slower but was filled with lots of excitement. The group who was still here in La Ceiba went to breakfast at a local cafeteria where they serve some of the best pancakes I´ve eaten. We did have to bring our own syrup but it was still great. Then it was time to head to church.

We attended ´church in the round´at a Methodist church called Aposento Alto with Pastor Carlos. The service was simple and yet (for me) deeply profound. They had an electric keyboard with Pastor Carlos´son playing away and two other young ladies singing the praise songs. Though the congregation was small, the Spirit was there and these people were filled with it. During Pastor Carlos´message, he asked a young lady (probably 14 or 15) to translate for us. She did an amazing job and when she got too nervous or wasn´t sure she began to look at Pam and myself for help. It was amazing thing to be a part of. Carlos´message was simple...God is love, love other people. This is a message we are hoping to live out here in Honduras.

The afternoon was spent resting and for some of us trying to discover new local shops to browse. Sandi, Lisa, Brad, Pam, and myself even treked several blocks to a souviner shop and then rewarded ourselves with a Wendy´s frosting for making it back. As the afternoon came to an end, we went to eat some local food in a small restaurant and welcome Byron, Walter, Barry, and John back from Roatan.

The night ended with a trip to the church in El Pino. Again this service was simple but filled with the Spirit. We were able to continue building relationships with many people but espcially Joseph, Elder, and Emilio. Our team spoke with and hung out with the children and adults of El Pino and truly enjoyed the service (even though we could understand all of it). Ken, Mary and I interviewed Emilio to see where he was in school and what else he needs from us.

Day three was less on the work and more on building relationships. However, it has prepared us for the work of the week. Our devotional scripture was Ephisians 5:1-2. Till next time, love and do not fear.....
--Harvey Oaxaca