Orphanage Emmanuel

Last week, I had the awesome privilege to return to Orphanage Emmanuel in Guaimaca, Honduras. This was my 6th trip to Emmanuel and it was truly a blessing to be able to go and minister to the staff and children of that wonderful place. God is doing a wonderful thing in the lives of the over 400 children of OE. Of course, every time I go to Emmanuel my heart is touched by what I see and hear.

I once again was blessed to be able to preach to the young people and volunteers on Sunday and Wednesday. God spoke to many hearts on Wednesday night and it was evident by the many who responded to the message at the end of the service. Please pray for those who made decisions for Christ.

Praise the Lord! The main project of building a new dormitory for the toddlers is completed. All the plumbing, tile work, electricity and such is finished and the children have a new place to live.

I spent my week working on the line crew. Carter Adams, Mark Sivley, Steve Woodward and myself spent the week running new power lines to the new dormitory and dairy. We ran lots of new lines along with new street lights and two transformers. It was a very busy week, but it was very profitable as well.

It once again did my heart some good to spend some time with the children. I always enjoy giving a child a hug, giving a piece of candy or a toy, and to see the smile that it brings to their faces. All of the children of OE have a special place in my heart, but there are those that my family and I have made a very special connection with -- such as: Ana Yansi, Azucena and Dunia Lopez. These girls are like a part of our family. We love them so much and thank God for allowing us to be a small part of their lives. They truly have been a blessing to us.

I have heard it said, "I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do. What I ought to do, by the grace of God, I will do." This is something I keep before me as I strive to serve Jesus every day. God is looking for that one person who can make a difference in the lives of others. I only hope that I have been able to make a difference in the lives of those at OE and that I have encouraged them in some way to make a difference in the lives of others.

Never underestimate the power of one!