Our First Presentation

We presented our vision to our home church, Covenant Community Church, yesterday. Adam did most of the talking (because Michelle is one of those people that would rather have a root canal than speak in public). He shared our long-time desire to be involved in missions and serve the lost, the poor, and the fatherless. For as long as I (Michelle) have known Adam (10 years), he has always spoken so highly of his own father and how he knows he has been molded by having a great dad around. Because of Adam's relationship with his own dad, he has a huge heart for the fatherless. Below is a snippet of an email he wrote to our team leader that we shared with our church:

As I have thought and prayed about how I might serve in the mission field, I feel drawn to serve fatherless children (especially boys ages 10-17). The impact of a father (or absence of) is immense. The absent father leaves a hole that provides a clear opening for our Heavenly Father. I believe that young men possess a fire kindled by God. However, if that fire is left unattended it can be used by Satan (gangs, drugs, etc). Young men are often the least represented demographic in the church. I wonder how the church would look if more young men fueled it’s growth. Your story about Jorge [dropping out of school] is a perfect example. As boys become men they are faced with a crossroads. I want to help more young men choose the path of Christ.

We currently foresee this passion unfolding in the form of relationship building, discipleship, and evangelism within a impoverished community in La Ceiba. We pray that our church will catch the vision with us! And you as well!

^{Isaiah 68:5-6} A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.