It’s hard to believe it's been more than 3 years since Jennifer and I have returned to Honduras to serve in World Gospel Outreach’s Bridge House. It’s a good time to review the experience we’ve had during our time here.The Bridge House is a home for the youth of WGO to transition from dependent life growing up in a ministry to independent life. That transition has not always been easy, but little by little we have been able to ask more and more of the youth in this program, and in turn, they have responded showing themselves more than capable. We have had 14 young adults live with us in more than 3 years. We currently have 6 living in the house today, the same number as when we arrived on July 18, 2005. We also love being foster parents to Rodolfo, who is now 10 years old. Of those who have moved from the house, we have seen several experience success immediately and some struggle for a time before coming around to find success. And still, for a few, we trust that God will continue to teach them the lessons that a successful life will require. But in every case, we have been faithful to encourage the God-honoring principles of hard work, responsibility, and reliance on God for the blessings of life. For those of you who have been to Honduras or heard us talk about it, you know that it is a very difficult environment for a person to get ahead. With this in mind, we have pushed the youth in our ministry to accomplish more than most Honduran families ask of their children. The Bridge House is way ahead of the curve and now serves as a model for how other ministries transition at-risk youth.
We have experienced God’s provision in all aspects of our ministry life and are so grateful for the direction that God has led the Bridge House. We’ve also been blessed with people who care for us here and at home. We depend on you all for the prayers you lift up on our behalf, and the financial support that helps us continue to serve in Honduras. Please know that we do not take it for granted and will continue to strive to be good stewards with all that God has entrusted. And please continue to keep us in your hearts and minds.
We will not be traveling to the States as we usually do during the fall. Since Rodolfo is no longer being home-schooled, his new school gives us a regular summer vacation. Because of that, we will wait and return for our furlough during the summer of 2009. We then hope to be able to stay a little longer both in Arkansas and in California before traveling back to Honduras for another year of ministry.
We love and appreciate you all. Please continue to pray for us in Honduras, that we may be constantly dependent on the Lord for all we do.
We will not be traveling to the States as we usually do during the fall. Since Rodolfo is no longer being home-schooled, his new school gives us a regular summer vacation. Because of that, we will wait and return for our furlough during the summer of 2009. We then hope to be able to stay a little longer both in Arkansas and in California before traveling back to Honduras for another year of ministry.
We love and appreciate you all. Please continue to pray for us in Honduras, that we may be constantly dependent on the Lord for all we do.
