Honduras Update January 26th 2012

Hello Everyone. Today is a day of mixed emotions because it has been a good last couple of days but today was the last day of VAP. We are having a small party tomorrow for all of the kids. Were going to play a few games and give them some food and then for the finale, of which the kids are most excited, were going to let them through water balloons and soak all the volunteers. Today when we told them, I had a lot of kids looking at me with eager eyes. It wont be bad for us either because cold water feels good in 90 degree heat. Win win. We were teaching the kids about different countries this week and we showed them Mulan to represent China and gave them rice and vegetables (which I cooked) to give them a taste of some real Chinese cooking. Today though, they painted a mural, which consisted of painting representing education and the future of El Porviner, which actually means “the future” in Spanish. They enjoyed getting to paint pictures and it was a great ending to two fast weeks. I hope that I’ll be able to see the kids again, maybe around the neighborhood or during activities in the future. I don’t really know what the future holds. Kinder will start February 6^th so Ill get meet a bunch of new kids and I am really excited for it. It will bring back more memories of last spring break and I am excited to make new ones.

I think God is giving me opportunities to witness to some of my fellow volunteers because not many of them know Christ. At first it was a little discouraging, because coming down here, I thought that I would come across some awesome people who have dedicated their lives to the Lord and I was hoping to be encouraged and motivated by their stories. Not to say that the volunteers here aren’t awesome, I have enjoyed getting to know all of them. But I know that the Lord put these specific people here for a reason. I think I have figured out a couple of those reasons. I think He is teaching me that though I may be in a place far from home, comforts, and encouraging friends, and though I sometimes feel alone, He is still by my side and if I lean on Him, he will give me comfort. I also think that He put these people here for me to set an example and share his gospel. Sharing the gospel to people I hardly know is an area where I feel very weak, and it is an intimidating and nerve racking situation. So please pray that I will do all that He has planned for me down here and that He becomes strong in my weakness. Pray that I will lean on Him and cast my worries and fears on Him and I would not quench the Spirit working through me. Thank your for your prayers,

Benjamin Worley