Hello, I'm Justin, part of the team heading down to La Ceiba in three days. I can't wait, it has been a couple of years since I have been overseas on a mission trip and I know many on this trip have never gone. God always does amazing things in our lives and others when we step out in faith on amission trip. I'm looking forward to what God is going to do this year.
We have lots to do in the next couple of days but we are all ready to go down and serve. Most of what we have to do in the next couple of days is packing supplies (thanks to everyone who donated). If you would like to join us, give me a call (352-271-7867)
April 28, 2009
March 30, 2009
Finacial Stuff!
Hey! So my name is Angela. I am a third year here at UF majoring in Health Education with a minor in African Studies. I am SOOO excited about going to Honduras this summer! I am in charge of finances and last Wednesday was when we sent out our first shipment of checks to GCLA. One half of the money was due, and we just about hit that mark! A lot of the people going are support raising- sending out letters to family and friends and asking these people to support them financially on their trip to Honduras. It has been really awesome to talk to people and see how God has been providing for them. I know that in my own expereience, I was getting pretty discouraged. When the half way amount was due, I did not have all of it, and I hadn't received a check in over two weeks. I wasn't sure if I would be getting anymore supporters and was trying to think of other ways to get some money. But God has been so faithful! Since last Wednesday when we sent out the money, I have recieved another $250 of support! That puts me just past the halfway point! Praise God! i am excited to see how God will continue to stretch me in my faith in this last month of support rasing. Please continue to keep those who are support rasing in your prayers as i know of others who are struggling to meet their financial requirements.
"Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?"(Jeremiah 32:27)
"Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?"(Jeremiah 32:27)
March 14, 2009
Introduction
Hello all. This is a blog devoted to our upcoming mission trip to La Ceiba, Honduras. Nearly 40 of us, based mostly around the University of Florida in Gainesville, are planning on spending the dates May 2nd - 10th ministering to this community in northern Honduras.
Our ministry in the community will be three-pronged. There is a health clinic in La Ceiba where a number of us will spend time tending to the sick and providing medical assistance to the doctor and assistants already there. There is also a malnutrition center that we will help at and provide school supplies for. Finally, there may be opportunities to build homes for members of the community.
The exact itinerary of our trip is undetermined as we will help wherever we are needed, and that may change on a daily basis. To build houses, however, $3300 in extra funds will be needed to procure the necessary materials.
During our time in Honduras we will be interacting with the staff of the clinic, many kids, our home-stay families, and many others residents of La Ceiba. We will be working with a church in La Ceiba, Iglesia Gran Comision. Through these connections we will have the opportunity to share about what Christ has done in our lives as well as learning how He is working in the community.
Our needs from friends, family, and YOU are also three-fold. Suitcases full of school supplies, medical supplies, and youth clothing will be donated to the center, clinic, and church are needed. Monatery donations to send us to La Ceiba ($1085 per individual) and then to help fund the construction of homes are also needed. Finally, and foundationally, prayer is needed that we may set our eyes on His kingdom that He would use us as His ambassadors in Honduras.
This website is where we will be updating you, our extended support network, on our preparation for the trip as well as how God is molding us through this experience; before, during and after. Bookmark this page (Ctrl+D)! To get in touch with us, my email is crayton@ufl.edu. Justin Dicus, head of the trip on the States side, can be reached at justin@dicusfamily.com.
Our ministry in the community will be three-pronged. There is a health clinic in La Ceiba where a number of us will spend time tending to the sick and providing medical assistance to the doctor and assistants already there. There is also a malnutrition center that we will help at and provide school supplies for. Finally, there may be opportunities to build homes for members of the community.
The exact itinerary of our trip is undetermined as we will help wherever we are needed, and that may change on a daily basis. To build houses, however, $3300 in extra funds will be needed to procure the necessary materials.
During our time in Honduras we will be interacting with the staff of the clinic, many kids, our home-stay families, and many others residents of La Ceiba. We will be working with a church in La Ceiba, Iglesia Gran Comision. Through these connections we will have the opportunity to share about what Christ has done in our lives as well as learning how He is working in the community.
Our needs from friends, family, and YOU are also three-fold. Suitcases full of school supplies, medical supplies, and youth clothing will be donated to the center, clinic, and church are needed. Monatery donations to send us to La Ceiba ($1085 per individual) and then to help fund the construction of homes are also needed. Finally, and foundationally, prayer is needed that we may set our eyes on His kingdom that He would use us as His ambassadors in Honduras.
This website is where we will be updating you, our extended support network, on our preparation for the trip as well as how God is molding us through this experience; before, during and after. Bookmark this page (Ctrl+D)! To get in touch with us, my email is crayton@ufl.edu. Justin Dicus, head of the trip on the States side, can be reached at justin@dicusfamily.com.
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