Courage in Tragedy

Pablo prepared for weeks to perform at our final school concert.  He was taking the spotlight to sing two songs and was so excited to invite his older brother to come and watch him.  It was a formal event and Pablo's brother, Oscar didn't have anything to wear so he wasn't going to be able to make it.  On Monday, Pablo talked with a friend and was able to get two new long sleeve button up shirts.  One for him and one for Oscar.  With a smile on his face, Oscar promised him that he would be there on Friday night!  

My phone range at 9pm on Wednesday evening.  Pablo was in tears and all I could make out was, "they killed my brother."

I spent most of the night with him, his family and his community as they grieved their loss.  Oscar was 20 years old and expecting his first baby girl.  Pablo spent the next few days grieving the loss of his brother and on Friday night, he showed up and sang what he was living....

Even in the roadblocks, even through the rough spots

When you feel you're giving all that you got

I'm with you in the next step, giving you the next breath

I'll be the voice saying you're gonna make it

When you're out there on you're own

You are never alone

Keep fighting the good fight

Please be encouraged that God is working all around us, even through the tough times.  He is with you and He will give you the courage to continue on.  Lean on Him and not you own understanding.

Robot Sumo, Kingdom Bilingual Education Center

I met Kelly Black at Kings Crossroads church last summer where I was able to share about our move to Honduras.  After the service, she came up to me and told me that she was in charge of the Pitt County robotics team.  She briefly explained to me that she helps her students build robots then compete in sumo competitions.  This teaches them about engineering, design and robotics.  She shared her contact info with me and I left.  When I arrived in Honduras, I met our Science teacher and shared the idea with him which he got very excited about.  I reached out to Kelly to ask for any support she and her team may be able to provide.  They blessed us with amazing generosity by donating all of the equipment and controls for us to build robots for all of the middle and high school classes.  What you see below is the result!  Our students worked for very hard to build these robots and had a blast competing!! We are so thankful to have the support of so many of you as we serve God and the people of Roatan Honduras! 

The championship match!!

Our winners!!!!