Mission Honduras

St. Andrew sponsors several trips to Tierra Santa each year, a tradition which began with a Thanksgiving Mission in 1993. The purpose of the trips is to minister to the needs of God's children at Tierra Santa. With 130 children and only three directors and 11 teachers, the children at Tierra Santa do not have enough mentoring or one-on-one time with adults or mature teens. Our main goal is to spend time with the children, witnessing to them through example. In addition, we always have one or more work projects, designed so that the children can participate. These work projects may be as simple as painting, or as tough as building a 2500 gallon cistern above the bathrooms, or building a 200 foot brick fence. The trips are generally one week long and we incorporate a day in Honduran culture and a day for reflection, rest and relaxation at the end of the trip.

Hogar de Ninos Tierra Santa is located in the small village of Villa de San Antonio about 20 kilometers from Comayagua in central Honduras. Villa de San Antonio is a town of about 2,000 nestled into the foothills surrounding Comayagua with its population of almost 45,000 people. Honduras with its 5 million population and an average annual wage of $750 is the poorest country in Central America.

There are 49 orphanages in Honduras. Tierra Santa is one of four in the immediate vicinity of Comayagua. It is neither the largest nor the smallest in the area but it is the poorest. There are approximately 130 children crowded into a complex on under an acre of land at the home. Like most of the orphanages in Honduras, Tierra Santa does not receive any government assistance. They depend on the generosity of others for their survival.

Further information is available by contacting Project Manager Bob Seitz at Bob.Seitz@tierrasantasupport.org or (952) 975-3682.

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College Students, Adults, Family Groups, Singles, Couples, Seniors, High School Youth or anyone else interested in traveling to Honduras for one week to serve the children of Hogar Tierra Santa (Home on Holy Ground for Orphaned and Abandoned Children) are encouraged to consider Mission Honduras.

Mission Honduras will be with the kids for 5 days in a half-day Oceans of Love Bible School and Care/Share time with the children. In addition, for this trip we hope to bring a Work Crew who will endeavor to make significant progress on a major building project on the new land. We always want people with a love of children, patient spirit, and whole-hearted love to spend time using their skills (Teaching, Leading, Singing, Cement Work, Laying Block, Framing, Running Pipe, etc) All that's required is a willing spirit and an open heart. We’ll train you to be of service in some capacity. Mission Honduras is a vacation with a purpose, putting your faith into action through service at Hogar Tierra Santa.

The trip has been changed from our June date to November 22 - 30, 2008. This trip is scheduled to coincide with school breaks for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Special events during this trip will include Oceans of Love Bible Club and a traditional American Thanksgiving Feast. Because the Honduran school year will be finished we will also participate in ceremonies of Student Academic Recognition and will celebrate 6th Grade Graduation. The water plant for the hogar will be finished by then so the work project will most likely be a new boy’s dormitory building.

We'll stay at the Hotel Quan in Comayagua. The children’s home is located about 20 minutes outside of town in the Villa de San Antonio. Daily transportation provided by hired Bus or Vans.

Jesus said, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Mark 12:30-31)
Mission Honduras provides a way for us to love and serve our neighbor as Jesus taught with time for reflection and spiritual rest. It allows a person to experience an international mission field that's close to home, yet far enough away to immerse into another culture for a week.

The $2000 per person cost is all inclusive: International Airfares, Hotel Lodging, in-country transportation, and all Meals. Your personal souvenirs, optional activities during the R & R days, and spending money are the only extras.
A deposit of $500 will be requested April 1, 2008. This is when the application must be completed and turned in as well. This will reserve a seat on the plane and lock in the price of the airfare (based on availability and the airline receiving the deposit). An additional $750 deposit will be due May 1, 2008. The balance of $750 will be due May 17, 2008. Deposits are not refundable because they're immediately paid to the airlines, hotels, etc. Payments may be transferable.

Further information is available by contacting Bob Seitz at hondurasbob@yahoo.com or Tracy Goodwin at tgoodwin@standrewlu.org or via phone at 952-937-2776 x.32

We invite you to support this ministry by: • Praying: Prayer is a powerful tool that allows the Holy Spirit to work within us whether you pray for guidance about your involvement in Mission Honduras or pray for those who travel to Honduras. This mission ministry would not be possible without the power of prayer.
• Serving: Put faith into action and join us for one of our mission trips. You will experience first hand how God has blessed you to make a difference in the world by living your baptismal call to serve others. Everyone has gifts to share! And you will be blessed again!
• Giving: Express your support by purchasing supplies and gifts that missionaries will bring with them to Honduras. Our congregation members donate most of the bible school supplies and everyday necessities for the children. This is a way for anyone to be involved and supportive.

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