Family Missions

January/February 2014

TEAM FROM EFFINGHAM ILLINOIS

     The New Year has started with several activities. Our first group this year was from Effingham, Illinois.  For some it was the first time to  come on a mission trip.  They brought school bags with school supplies for 300 children and bags   with teaching aids for 50 public school teachers.

A SAD NOTE

    February started with a sad note as Valerie made a quick trip to the states because her stepmother passed away.  The glorious part is we know that she knew Jesus. Valerie's father is now a widower for the second time and is 90 years old.

        SATURDAY MINISTRY FINISHES FIRST YEAR

    "And God gives the increase" Some of the parents are coming with their children to classes on Saturdays.  We have had over 20 children each time with fathers and mothers.  It is so good to know that we are reaching families with the Word of God. Several of the children are joining a Bible memory Club called Hide the Word in Your Heart  and it is growing.  They already have eagerly learned their first Verse, Psalm 119:11.  Can you say it from memory?

 

ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY

     February also was our ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY for FMI Foundation here in Honduras.  It was  the time for re-election of the board of directors to serve for the next 2 years.  Honduras has become very strict on non-profits and churches.  100's have lost their tax  status over the last few years.  It is good because we all need to be more accountable.  Sure has added a lot to Valerie's workload since she does most of the accounting and preparation that has to be also  in Spanish.                                                                                    

A report on 8 prison visits with Pastor Jim Raymond will be in the next newsletter.

Thanks from Jhon and Valerie.