4 short days- yet they seemed like so much more. These days were full of opportunities to present the gospel to the military and police. It was amazing to see the connection that the Sumner's have made with these soldiers, cadets, etc. While some who have been privileged to participate in a SENT trip (or any short term mission trip for that matter) think they are the epitome of sacrifice and service; I must call to our attention that anywhere there is a short term effort there is a founded work where someone has labored long-term faithfully. Such is the case here in Honduras. The Sumner family has blazed the trail that many have now walked down and followed in presenting the gospel to the military of this country. While I believe the Lord will bless the efforts of every sincere heart that labors for Him via short term missions; I can't help but wonder what the reward will be for those who truly give their lives on the foreign field. Not that they give their lives in death, but in service- faithfully, day after day. While talking with Pastor Alan Sumner, he expressed his amazement at how far God has brought them and the doors he has opened for them in over 26 years on the field. God works for people who work for him. My heart is challenged to give my life. I may not have to die for the cause of Christ, but I want to LIVE for it!
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1st Engineer Battalion- Siguatepeque, Honduras CA
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