The first place we went today was the special services division of the police force in San Pedro Sudro. On the way to the service Bro. Scott explained to us that this group is so close to the bad that sometimes they are bad-and you could tell. There was a mix of men and women in this service some listened and others seemed to act like they were too tough for the Gospel.
San Pedro Sudro is the industrial Capitol of Honduras. It's more developed and it is even larger than Tegucigalpa but yet it is a city of contrasts. Driving down the street you would see something like a newer Ford F150 all waxed and shiny yielding to a horse drawn wagon. It's not uncommon to see restaurants like Applebee's, TGIF, Chili's, Pizza Hut, etc but keep driving and you'll see a huge pile of trash spread out along the curb with a horse or dog pilfering through it!
"Oh, look at the wind mill! This was Autumns reaction as we pulled into the air force base for our second service. The windmill turned out to be a propeller. :) After the service they fed us lunch and then gave us a personal tour of the air craft on base. Then, before we left, we got to take our picture in front of the windmill. :)
The last service of the day was the best. Bro. Brock preached on being ready for judgment and used the passage of the five wise and five foolish virgins. The spirit of the Lord came down as he admonished them that life is a vapor and we must be ready to stand before God. "Your time could be tonight, or during your next mission. We don't know but don't be foolish and not be ready." When asked to come to the altar for salvation the whole battalion came forward- some because their buddies were, but some were sincerely calling on Jesus. After the service one of the soldiers testified that he was thankful we came. He felt the presence of God and got strength and encouragement. He said they needed God and to hear a message like that because their next mission is so dangerous. Afterwards the captain stood and said a few words. "We have armor on the outside to protect our bodies but we need armor on the inside to protect our hearts and that is the blood of Jesus". What these men say is so simple yet it is so honest and sincere. They don't know all the fancy religious rhetoric so they just speak from their heart and it is a beautiful thing to hear!
Cheese, cheese and more cheese. They serve a chunk of cheese with every meal. It's white and kind of tastes like a salty mozzarella. If you don't like it, don't worry...Daniel will gladly eat it for you! It's a wonder with all the cheese he's that he hasn't had problems yet!!!!
San Pedro Sudro is the industrial Capitol of Honduras. It's more developed and it is even larger than Tegucigalpa but yet it is a city of contrasts. Driving down the street you would see something like a newer Ford F150 all waxed and shiny yielding to a horse drawn wagon. It's not uncommon to see restaurants like Applebee's, TGIF, Chili's, Pizza Hut, etc but keep driving and you'll see a huge pile of trash spread out along the curb with a horse or dog pilfering through it!
"Oh, look at the wind mill! This was Autumns reaction as we pulled into the air force base for our second service. The windmill turned out to be a propeller. :) After the service they fed us lunch and then gave us a personal tour of the air craft on base. Then, before we left, we got to take our picture in front of the windmill. :)
The last service of the day was the best. Bro. Brock preached on being ready for judgment and used the passage of the five wise and five foolish virgins. The spirit of the Lord came down as he admonished them that life is a vapor and we must be ready to stand before God. "Your time could be tonight, or during your next mission. We don't know but don't be foolish and not be ready." When asked to come to the altar for salvation the whole battalion came forward- some because their buddies were, but some were sincerely calling on Jesus. After the service one of the soldiers testified that he was thankful we came. He felt the presence of God and got strength and encouragement. He said they needed God and to hear a message like that because their next mission is so dangerous. Afterwards the captain stood and said a few words. "We have armor on the outside to protect our bodies but we need armor on the inside to protect our hearts and that is the blood of Jesus". What these men say is so simple yet it is so honest and sincere. They don't know all the fancy religious rhetoric so they just speak from their heart and it is a beautiful thing to hear!
Cheese, cheese and more cheese. They serve a chunk of cheese with every meal. It's white and kind of tastes like a salty mozzarella. If you don't like it, don't worry...Daniel will gladly eat it for you! It's a wonder with all the cheese he's that he hasn't had problems yet!!!!