Alfredo's Dad

Alfredo's Mom passed away when he was just nine years old. His father was left with the five children to take care of. Since he had to work and take care of the children, work, and cook, he didn't think he was going to make it. After feeling very sad for a year, he fled to the United States illegally and left the five children (ages one to nine)with in-laws. Alfredo's grandmother brought him to El Sembrador in 2004. He instantly won our hearts. Alfredo's been with us for four years now and he hasn't seen his dad in nine years. A surprise came in October when his dad showed up at the school. His son had grown into a young man and he didn't have a clue which one of our boys was his son. Alfredo received his first hug from his dad that day. This picture was taken of them in Siguate (where they are from). He is trying to get to know his dad again. It is hard as he isn't sure if his dad is going to stay in Honduras long term or not. The littlest child is now ten years old. This picture is taken of Alfredo's little brother (pictured on left), his dad (middle), and Alfredo (pictured on right).

Horeb Graduation

Seventeen of our boarding students go to the school on campus that is led by the holiness church in town. Nine of them graduted this year. It was our prilege to be asked by one of our students to be his "padrinos" (sponsors or godparents) for the graduation. He is Juan Carasco (middle picture). Also, each year a person is asked to represent the class at the head table. Lori was asked by the class to be the "madrina" (adopted mother)of the class to represent them. She was honored. Pictured above she hands out the special gifts she purchased for each of the thirty one students. We had two couples come for the graduation of their sponsored students. Pictured above, Wes & Mary Eddy walk with Mauel Yanez.

Thanksgiving

Lori invited all the missionaries on campus as well as boys that were staying with missionaries to the confrence center for Thanksgiving dinner. She had everyone bring dishes to pass. The boys sure enjoyed a good turkey dinner and celebrating Thanksgiving with us as this isn't a custom in Honduras.

Youth Camp is a Success!

Praise the Lord! Youth Camp is a HUGE success. We hope this becomes a new tradition for El Sembrador to host this each year for youth in our area. So many lives were changed and impacted by this event.

Pictured Above:
Entire Group that Attended the Camp
Travis and Lori
Travis Hugging Alfredo After we Prayed With Him

More Youth Camp

Samuel does a GREAT job of leading the music at El Sembrador and he did a great job at the youth camp too, keeping the kids interested at all times. God has called him to be a pastor and he will entering our Bible Institute here at El Sembrador next year. Praise the Lord! (pictured above)

The Lord worked on all that were involved in the youth camp. The alter was filled the morning before they left. Many were making commitments to serve the Lord in full time Christian Ministry while others were commiting to serve in other capacities for Him.

Youth Camp Activity Time

Each day there is an activity time for the youth to participate in. They have enjoyed the obstacle course, water balloon volleyball (a couple catching the balloon with a towel), running races, and a treasure hunt.

Youth Camp Begins

Youth camp began today and we ended up with one-hundred-sixty youth as well as another forty who helped pull this event off (cooks, pastors and their families, and our Bible Institute students). We are so excited to see what God will do in the lives of these youth over the next three days. Praise HIS name!