August update

God is doing awesome things with the deaf of Honduras. We just completed a 5 week study on “Sin” (which was preceded by weeks on “Who is God?”) and had a total of 16 deaf saved. On the last night we showed clips of the Passion of the Christ. Since moving into the Deaf Center we have been averaging over 40 at the Bible School.

The next three weeks we will be teaching on water baptism. We will conclude with a baptism service in the Deaf Center pool. Pastor Ken Shelton and Pastor Fred Nichols from Michigan will be here at the end of the baptism study and will be conducting the baptism service. The National Overseer of Honduras, Doctor Collins, along with Dr. Catrerra, District Overseer, will also be here.

Deaf leaders are being developed and taking their place as Christian examples for the other deaf. The deaf and hearing teachers are doing a wonderful job teaching deaf children (and adults) sign language. We still need more teachers because every day we are finding new deaf who have never been to school.

Our dear missionary friend, Angie McInvale, the founder and director of the Church of God orphanage (Hogar Esperanza) here in San Pedro Sula. One Saturday we invited her, the children, and the staff for a cook out and swim day at the Deaf House. We all had a blast! It was nice speaking the English language again.

Curt is doing much better. It’s amazing what prayer and two units of blood can do! At the time there was no B+ blood in the entire city. It took several days, but God used a doctor who had only been living here for 3 weeks to help us. He showed up at our home with one unit of blood one day and another unit the next. Praise God!

Pastor Paul Dyar was here last month and is coming back next month for the 3 weeks we are back in the states. We have included some photos of the hearing church service where Pastor Paul preached. About 25 deaf people attended the service.

We want to thank all of you who continue to support us with your prayers and your finances. Thank you for the extra donations this month to help purchase tables, chairs and an air conditioner for the Deaf Center. Special thanks to Brother Millwood and our friends at Hopewell for their assistance with the rent of the Deaf center.

I have a special request. No, not money this time. We have almost 300 individuals on our e mail list but only hear from about a dozen. Please respond to this update and let me know you received it. Thanks.