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Updated 02.09.10 |
[from 09.29.09] The political situation in Honduras continues to be a great concern. Our primary concern is for the people of Honduras who are suffering due to the unrest. It looked like things were headed for the "final offensive" on Monday. This is what "Mel" Zelaya (the ousted President) called for, but it did not happen. The present government restricted several constitutional rights in an effort to counter Zelaya's call for insurrection. They later lifted those restrictions, probably in response to international outrage. From what I can tell things are very quiet in Tegucigalpa today. There are diplomatic meetings being held by the Organization of American States and the United Nations. Everyone is trying to figure out a peaceful solution. The Honduran presidential election is November 29th. The present situation also gives us a lot of concern about our ministry's first scheduled trip to Honduras. We have 5 people scheduled to leave mid-October for a week-long trip. They plan to install water treatment systems, and, depending upon funds, build some houses. We are praying that something peaceful will happen in the next few days to bring an end to unsettledness. Please join us in that prayer. We are also waiting on an import permit that will allow us to ship a load of corn from BHRP. In addition to the corn we will ship also shoes, shirts, hats, and plumbing supplies. These will be used and/or distributed on future trips. If everything goes as we hope, then we will make another trip some time early in the new year. |
[from 10.01.09 afternoon] Everything is still relatively quiet in Honduras. There are few things being discussed diplomatically but nothing has changed yet. Hopefully something will happen soon. Honduras insisted that it was safe enough to host a World Cup soccer match the 2nd week of October. I'm not what that means for our trip. Be fervent in prayer for Steve, Brandon, Jon, Dan, and Terry. They will have to make a big decision before too long. |
[from 10.02.09] Links to various news stories/opinions on Friday [hold Ctrl" key while clicking to open a new window] Hoping for a miracle (literally) The Senator's trip is off Oh, it's back on again Evidently the restrictions are still on |
[From 10.07.09] I think there is a lot happening today on the diplomatic side of things, so hopefully we'll see some good news come out of Honduras this evening or tomorrow. Our team is scheduled to leave in 10 days and is looking for some divine direction about what to do. Will you please pray for them? |
From 10.10.09 Looks like our team is going to head out next Sunday morning early. They've prayed and talked and prayed. They plan to be there from Sunday through Saturday. They will install 2 water treatment systems and plan to build 3 houses (for they could still use some funds). I'll post more this week about their trip. We are having a mini fund-raiser Wednesday evening during our Wednesday Evening Meal. Each week is a fund-raiser in one sense, but this week we are emphasizing trying to get more people present. I am smoking pork, hoping that will draw some in! |
[From 10.20.09] We have our first team on the ground in Honduras! Steve and Brandon Gilstrap, Jon Goller, Dan Kerr, and Terry Taflinger are there installing 2 water treatment systems at childrens homes, and they plan to build some houses as well. They will return later this week. Here is a brief report from Steve. "Welcome to Honduras." That has been a popular saying the last 2 days. I'm now sitting in the dark outside the chapel to get out of the rain.. We have been back to Mission House about 30 minutes. We got back last night about 9:30. So we have been having some long days and tomorrow is going to be the longest yet. The electrical work took longer today than expected and then we stayed and ate with 5 other Americans who are working with Marc Tindall this week. Everyone is fine but no time to post because of the long days. The wireless we used this summer has been moved back up to the office here so that is why I sitting in the dark. We have driven on every road within a 50 mile radius of where we are staying trying to get to everywhere we have to go. We saw troups guarding the embassy where Mel is and there are roadblocks setup several places but we haven't been stopped at them. We have been in some awful traffic though and coming back after dark is a real treat (especially tonight with the rain). Better go I'm getting cold and it is past my bedtime again. One of the childrens home where they are installing a water treatment system is Casa de Esperanza. The political situation remains (mostly it seems) quietly unsettled. We are bagging corn in Bryantsville this evening. The load we bag, along with toys, shirts, and shoes, will be shipped to Mark Connell. |
[From 10.24.09] Due to computer problems I could not update for the last few days. To get a good report, along with photos, you can create an account with Facebook (if don't already have one) and become friends with Steve Gilstrap. We are shipping a load of corn, toys, shoes, shirts, and other supplies on Tuesday morning from Bryantsville. We'll probably need more volunteers to help load, if you are available. |
[from 10.25.09] Our team arrived back home safely and did a wonderful job this morning of reporting their experiences. Soon will have a more extensive report on this site. Check back soon. |
[from 10.28.09] We shipped our first load of corn yesterday! We had a tremendous turn out of workers willing to help. Everything went very well. You can see some photos by clicking here.Now our attention towards evaluating our recent trip and planning the next one. Keep praying. |
[From 11.10.09] Our next trip is scheduled for January 24-30, 2010. We'll share more details as we get them. Five will be going, including Steve Gilstrap and Allen Burris. The plan is to build 5 houses and a do a few other projects. |
[From 12.15.09] Our five person team is all booked and ready to go in January! We could still use some funds for houses; keep praying that these funds will come in. The container of corn that we shipped in late October has arrived in Tegucigalpa and is now safely in the warehouse waiting on distribution. You can see photos by click here. |
Our latest trip was very successful. Check out our recent trips page for a report. |