Journal excerpts
from The Point
Danielle (July 22nd):
When we got to camp, we unloaded and ate lunch. Then after
eating, we ministered for the first time on our trip. There
were junky homes, sewer smells, dirty people, skinny dogs,
hurt children and damaged families. It was awful. We ministered
in a pit in a hole in the ghetto part of the town. It was
so sad, yet so awesome the way the people longed for God
and the way they worshipped him was so awesome… When
they sang in Spanish, I was in God’s presence. God
really showed up tonight and proved to me that it’s
not about understanding the words as much as it is entering
into His spirit…
Daniel (July 24th):
Today we went back to feeding center number two. When we
were approaching it, about four or five of the kids we
visited yesterday came running towards us, arms open wide
and screaming with joy. Manuel Jr. jumped into the back
of the truck with us and came right to me, hugging me tight.
He and I had bonded yesterday and he had me hold onto him
for a long time while he held on to me. Then, he jumped
down saying something I couldn’t understand, and
when he came back he was carrying a little girl I recognized
from the day before. Her name was Kenya, and I was now
being told that she was his little sister. He hoisted her
up as best he could to get me to take her. I took her from
his arms and she wrapped her arms around my neck and held
me tight. It meant so much to me that he would think so
highly of me as to entrust me with his little sister…
Bradley (July 24th):
I wish people in America could see this. Ministry work is
so fulfilling. I would give up what I have to come work
with these kids and people. I know there is work to be
done in the U.S. but something about these people makes
them almost ask for something that is real and that they
can have. Americans need to be more humble. Humility is
one reason the people receive more. The mission team has
been great! Everyone has been willing to do whatever it
takes to minister and I pray that this same spirit of servant-hood
would stay with us back in the U.S. God is so awesome.
This is only the beginning. As Seleah wrote, “God
has a special plan and purpose for your life.” I
am believing that whole-heartedly Thank you Lord for this
opportunity to work for You…
Esther (July 25th):
Dear Father,
You’re so awesome. You have shown me how much love
I can possibly live. I thank You for letting me meet a little
boy named Daniel. He is so cute and sweet. I thank you for
doing the work in me and showing me things I will never forget.
I will always remember the street people and the little children
who will possibly be street people. I cried so hard, I felt
so convicted for how selfish I have been. Thank You Father
for giving all the awesome new friends and family (the church
family, both Honduran and American). I have never felt so
close to You before. Thank You once again for everything…
Taylor (July 22nd):
Today was a very emotional day. We ministered in the ghetto
and saw young boys sniffing glue and making a fire on the
street. The worst thing I saw was a baby getting beaten.
We brought Burger King toys and once we said “toys” everybody
dog-piled us, even teens and adults. When we walked down
to the place we were going to minister, it was so nasty.
They were in the sewage looking for food. We had to minister
on the ground in the sewage. It was really sad…
Erica (July 25th):
Today we went to church in the morning and had a really good
service. It’s so awesome hearing the people sing
in Spanish, especially when we know the song. We got to
go upstairs with the kids and do puppet shows and play
games. The pastor’s daughter Michelle is so cute
and we held each other and played. After church, we ate
Chinese food and went to the mall. It was all good until
street ministry, and that was so overwhelming. I couldn’t
even speak until we got back to the camp. I just felt so
selfish because I complain about everything. It’s
like no matter how much I have, nothing seems good enough.
I will definitely be much more grateful and considerate.
I will never forget this trip and all the memories I already
have…
Paul (July 24th):
I am beginning to see the supernatural battle that’s
taking place in the youth. They are hungry like sponges and
they suck up and learn anything they can. I see the purity
in their eyes and a part of me wants to take them all home
to ensure that they all maintain that sensational innocence.
But I know it’s something I can’t do. This compassion
I have for them is sincere and long-lasting. I think God
is calling me to my field…
Scott (July 25th):
It was a morning like any other Sunday morning. Get up, go
to church, and so on, but church was a little different.
The worship songs were in Spanish and they did a little
bit of English. The one song we did know in Spanish, the
words were different. But it was nice being in a place
you don’t often see and relating to people of a different
country. I gave my testimony which included Psalm 91:14
and then we went upstairs and entertained the children.
After church, we ate lunch at a Chinese place. The food
was ok. We went to the mall, killed some time and got ice
cream, shook Spiderman’s hand, and then left. We
came back to camp and played soccer for a little while
and then went out on the streets. We saw many tough things
because there were so many people who lived on the street.
I continue to feel blessed and spoiled. Psalm 112:1…
Jordan (July 23rd):
I love all the kids. They are so sweet and loving. I can’t
believe that they are so content with what they have. It
makes me feel so selfish how I complain about every little
thing. I prayed tonight about all my selfishness and asked
God to help me realize that I am blessed like crazy… Roger (July 26th):
Today brother Alvin, Corey, Scott, Daniel, Bradley, Paul
and I went to the correctional facility to spend some time
with some guys from the 18th street gang. All of them were
between the ages of 14 and 17. We played soccer with them,
and saying they were good is an understatement. They are
awesome. Afterwards, Corey talked to them about accepting
Christ as the head of their life. I truly believe that
most of them wanted to accept Christ but were scared of
what would happen if they quit the gang. I will continue
to pray that God’s grace and mercy will help them…
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