Today was our first day of ministry in Honduras. I am on the north team headed by Bro. Scott Sumner. We left early this morning at 4:30 and went to five military academies. We were all dead tired but God helped us to minister.
The two services that stuck out to me today were our first and fourth services. The first service was funny, because three little sheep decided to hang out in the Amen Corner for Bro. Brock as he preached. Also, a giant flying bug crawled on Melissa and freaked us all out. Despite the distractions, God spoke through Bro. Brock as he preached on the story of Elijah on Mt. Carmel. Before he preached, he asked the men if they knew this story. No one raised their hand. It is sad to think that the stories of God’s miraculous power that we grow bored with; others have not heard once. God used Bro. Brock in that service and two men came forward for salvation.
Major Paz was our guide at this base and after eating a delicious Honduran breakfast (Beans, eggs, real cheese, ham, tortillas and coffee), with him, he spoke to us about the importance of what we were doing. He mentioned, “Just because you are a soldier does not mean you have to be away from God. You have to be ready for war.” The Honduran military is so open to the Gospel; they want it with all their heart. It really is a life changing experience to be able to minister to them.
The fourth service was so powerful. We went to the Air Force Academy where many young recruits are sent. Although the required age is 18 to be a cadet in the Honduran military, many of the cadets looked very young and most seemed to be in their teens. I got to testify here and put to use what I had learned in Soteriology class about adoption. I asked them to look at their neighbor and pretend they were going to adopt them; they had to take care of them, give them their name, feed them, etc. They all thought that was pretty funny, but I tied that in with how Christians have been adopted into the family of God. I’m thankful for God’s anointing power, because without Him, I could never get up and speak for Him.
Once again, Bro. Brock preached an outstanding message about being set free from addictions and sins. The altar call was amazing, as thirty of the cadets came up to pray; many with tears streaming down their faces. Moments like that hit you in the face with the reason why you’re there. It’s not to have fun or take a vacation, but it is to reach men and women for the Kingdom of God.
On a lighter note, we’ve been enjoying some awesome food and have had some interesting experiences, mainly from Autumn. From her trying to communicate with a Honduran lady in the bathroom to trying to speak Spanish phrases, it has been pretty hilarious.
Overall, I am so glad to be back in Honduras. Today was a rough day, but God anointed and helped us to sing, testify, and preach. The presence of the Lord has been felt at every service. The rest of the team is doing great, and we are looking forward to seeing what God has in store for the five services tomorrow as well. Dios le Bendiga!
The two services that stuck out to me today were our first and fourth services. The first service was funny, because three little sheep decided to hang out in the Amen Corner for Bro. Brock as he preached. Also, a giant flying bug crawled on Melissa and freaked us all out. Despite the distractions, God spoke through Bro. Brock as he preached on the story of Elijah on Mt. Carmel. Before he preached, he asked the men if they knew this story. No one raised their hand. It is sad to think that the stories of God’s miraculous power that we grow bored with; others have not heard once. God used Bro. Brock in that service and two men came forward for salvation.
Major Paz was our guide at this base and after eating a delicious Honduran breakfast (Beans, eggs, real cheese, ham, tortillas and coffee), with him, he spoke to us about the importance of what we were doing. He mentioned, “Just because you are a soldier does not mean you have to be away from God. You have to be ready for war.” The Honduran military is so open to the Gospel; they want it with all their heart. It really is a life changing experience to be able to minister to them.
The fourth service was so powerful. We went to the Air Force Academy where many young recruits are sent. Although the required age is 18 to be a cadet in the Honduran military, many of the cadets looked very young and most seemed to be in their teens. I got to testify here and put to use what I had learned in Soteriology class about adoption. I asked them to look at their neighbor and pretend they were going to adopt them; they had to take care of them, give them their name, feed them, etc. They all thought that was pretty funny, but I tied that in with how Christians have been adopted into the family of God. I’m thankful for God’s anointing power, because without Him, I could never get up and speak for Him.
Once again, Bro. Brock preached an outstanding message about being set free from addictions and sins. The altar call was amazing, as thirty of the cadets came up to pray; many with tears streaming down their faces. Moments like that hit you in the face with the reason why you’re there. It’s not to have fun or take a vacation, but it is to reach men and women for the Kingdom of God.
On a lighter note, we’ve been enjoying some awesome food and have had some interesting experiences, mainly from Autumn. From her trying to communicate with a Honduran lady in the bathroom to trying to speak Spanish phrases, it has been pretty hilarious.
Overall, I am so glad to be back in Honduras. Today was a rough day, but God anointed and helped us to sing, testify, and preach. The presence of the Lord has been felt at every service. The rest of the team is doing great, and we are looking forward to seeing what God has in store for the five services tomorrow as well. Dios le Bendiga!