Honduras Mission 2013

Why Honduras?

Hondura Mission TripHonduras is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere.  With an average income of $250 per month and unemployment at 28%, over 53% of the population is impoverished.  Although, as you might suspect, it is ravaged by crime, drugs and disease, its people are for the most part gentle, quiet, generous, gracious and grateful.  The children are beautiful, well behaved, loving and respectful.  They are the hope of Honduras.

Under the able leadership of Bishop Lloyd Allen, the Diocese of Honduras has built thousands of homes for victims of Hurricane Mitch and built orphanages, schools, clinics and churches throughout the country.  The Diocese of Honduras is the fastest growing Diocese in the Episcopal Church, with over 70,000 faithful members in 156 congregations.  Much of this growth is due to the support of short term mission teams, such as ours, and their provision of hope and support.  We work with Bishop Allen and his team, who prepares for our team, providing a safe and rewarding experience.

Our History:

Beginning in 1996, St. Luke’s Honduras mission ministry spent the first ten years focused on the small Church of San Juan Evangelista, in the barrio of Villanueva on the outskirts of the capital city, Tegucigalpa.  The success of the work there was truly amazing.  With God’s help, St. Luke’s assisted in planting the vision of Christ in this barrio to such an extent that it is affecting the entire area.  In 2005, our mission work expanded to the very low income agricultural community of Rincon de Dolores, which is located about 30 miles from Tegucigalpa.  At the request of Bishop Allen, in 2007 we began our work in the Deanery of Comayagua in the community of Siguatepeque, which is located in Central Honduras.  Last year, we provided medical and dental services to over 1250 people in a small, rural community at Iglesia San Bartolome and repaired the church building at Santo Tomas, which suffered earthquake damage.

Mission

In February, 2013 St. Luke’s Honduras mission ministry is embarking on a new effort in Omoa, on the Caribbean coast of Honduras.   We will establish a 5 year relationship with this congregation, with the end result to improve their ability to support and sustain their church.   Each mission team member will pay for their own travel expenses.  We will have a large team this year, tripling the size of our Dental team.  We request your support to purchase the medicines and dental supplies to treat the expected 1400 patients.  Our Medical and Dental budget this year is $16,000.  Additionally, we are requesting $1,000 to begin repairs of Iglesia San Fernando Rey, also damaged by an earthquake.

How can you be a part of this ministry?

Honduras Mission Trip1.  Pray for the mission team and the Hondurans we serve.

2.  Provide financial sponsorship in any amount for the project

  • $100 provides lifesaving Hypertension or Diabetes medicine for 10 patients for a year.
  • $50 provides hygiene supplies, analgesics, cough and cold remedies and vitamins for a family.
  • $30 provides worm medication for 50 people  – we provide worm medication for all patients and their family in the same house – about  3,500 people.
  • Or a special bequest of $1,950 for a Portable Dental Unit.  A specially designed unit compacted into an airline friendly 40 lb. case

3.  Join our Team!  Go with us or help support the team from home.

Thank You for any help you can provide.  Donate Online.