La Ceiba!

Well after quite a trip, we are all now in La Ceiba.  The flights this morning were fairly uneventful.  We had some meals, went through Darkness to Light training (child abuse prevention seminar, very helpful, darkness2light.org), went over the group orientation, and had “Gringo” church.  “Gringo” church is what Mike call their English language fellowship.  We sang songs, had a prayer time, Mike brought us the Word from Romans 8:28-38 (the so-called “Wow” verses) and were able to celebrate communion.  It was really a beautiful time of worship in the Clow’s garage.  It was very refreshing to come together in worship after the travel annoyances.

One issue remaining is that the group of 12 which arrived in La Ceiba last night has not received their bags.  They were expected today, but after a run to the airport by John Clow and me, we found that the bags still have yet to make it to San Pedro Sula.  Thus the bags are most likely still in San Salvador.  Those effected were able to raid the Pettengill’s ministry closet to grab a change of clothes for tomorrow and we’re planning to take their other clothes to the cleaners.  Please pray that the bags arrive tomorrow and for the patient endurance for those who are without many personal items and clothing.  God is always at work, especially in difficulties.  Pray that He gives us the Grace to serve ardently throughout this testing.

I don’t have a lot of pictures yet, but hopefully will get some tomorrow as construction and medical clinic both start in the morning and we teach an English class in the afternoon.  Here are some of the group hanging out at the Clows prior to orientation: