Wow…three days in Honduras already? Time flies. Wednesday we had our second opportunity to minister to the military and police. We held three services.
After a good night’s rest, we loaded up and went to our first service with the investigative police. One thing I enjoy about these services is hearing the soldiers and police men sing. To impress us, Bro. Scott has them sing “Walking with the King” in English for us. They are either shy or proud of being
able to sing it in English, but either way it is cool to hear. Bro. Daniel preached at this service and did an excellent job.
We ate an amazing breakfast at the cafeteria at this police station! There were fried tortillas with cheese inside, beans, chorizo, cheese, avocado, and of course, eggs. Can I just say I could eat Honduran food forever? It is the best food on earth!
Then that afternoon the men went to visit the military hospital and pray for the wounded soldiers. After that, we went to our second service at the Air Force base. We had a good service there and Bro. Chris preached a stirring message. It is so wonderful to see these men touched by the Word of God.
After a good night’s rest, we loaded up and went to our first service with the investigative police. One thing I enjoy about these services is hearing the soldiers and police men sing. To impress us, Bro. Scott has them sing “Walking with the King” in English for us. They are either shy or proud of being
able to sing it in English, but either way it is cool to hear. Bro. Daniel preached at this service and did an excellent job.
We ate an amazing breakfast at the cafeteria at this police station! There were fried tortillas with cheese inside, beans, chorizo, cheese, avocado, and of course, eggs. Can I just say I could eat Honduran food forever? It is the best food on earth!
Then that afternoon the men went to visit the military hospital and pray for the wounded soldiers. After that, we went to our second service at the Air Force base. We had a good service there and Bro. Chris preached a stirring message. It is so wonderful to see these men touched by the Word of God.
Following the service, we were given a tour of the hangar with all the airplanes. Melissa enjoyed this the most, but it was all pretty cool. After the tour, one of the commanders led us into the Presidential Salon were the President waits on his plane. His chair was very impressive, and most of us got to sit on it.
The last service was the best. We went to the Brigade where the men who are on patrols are, and the service started with Commander Ponce speaking to the men about the service and the importance of it. After we sang, Bro. Brock preached a message about being right with God, because we never know when we
will die. These men have the dangerous job of patrolling the streets, and they never know what is going to happen to them. The altar call was so filled with the presence of God. All of the 100 men came up to pray! Words cannot describe the presence of God tonight. After the altar call, Commander Ponce asked if the
men would like to say anything. One man came up and began to speak about how dangerous the patrols were, and how he knew it was important to know God, because they knew they could die that day.
Commander Ponce ended the service by speaking about how soldiers not only needed armor for their bodies, but also armor for their hearts: the Gospel. Commander Ponce was so sincere and it was evident he loved God and wanted to see his men right with God as well. This was truly the most powerful military service I have been in.
Today was a great day. God used our team to touch many hearts today, and I know we are all thankful for this opportunity. Yes, it is hard and we are tired…but to be used of God in this manner? It makes it worth every minute.
The last service was the best. We went to the Brigade where the men who are on patrols are, and the service started with Commander Ponce speaking to the men about the service and the importance of it. After we sang, Bro. Brock preached a message about being right with God, because we never know when we
will die. These men have the dangerous job of patrolling the streets, and they never know what is going to happen to them. The altar call was so filled with the presence of God. All of the 100 men came up to pray! Words cannot describe the presence of God tonight. After the altar call, Commander Ponce asked if the
men would like to say anything. One man came up and began to speak about how dangerous the patrols were, and how he knew it was important to know God, because they knew they could die that day.
Commander Ponce ended the service by speaking about how soldiers not only needed armor for their bodies, but also armor for their hearts: the Gospel. Commander Ponce was so sincere and it was evident he loved God and wanted to see his men right with God as well. This was truly the most powerful military service I have been in.
Today was a great day. God used our team to touch many hearts today, and I know we are all thankful for this opportunity. Yes, it is hard and we are tired…but to be used of God in this manner? It makes it worth every minute.