Bethany Prinzen

Buenas tardes! (Good afternoon!)

These last weeks have been really great. I've had many ministry opportunities and I've learned a lot.

I went to a missionary conference here in Sigua last weekend with Dave and Esther. I met numerous missionaries from all around Honduras and was able to talk to them about their ministry and how they came to Honduras. It was amazing hearing what God is doing not only in Sigua but all over the country.

We also experienced a huge amount of flooding here in Sigua. It rained Friday afternoon and all throughout the night. People's homes were destroyed, possessions lost, and a few people died. We were expecting more rain on Saturday but it didn't come, thank goodness. People were digging trenches in front of their homes to stop the water and others were taking truck loads of stuff to the dump. I had the opportunity to go to a house and help prepare a meal for people and then went with some teachers from the school to help clean out a lady's house. We took a truck load of her things to the dump which was also an overwhelming sight. Piles of garbage everywhere. People, birds, and dogs rummaging through garbage. It was amazing to see people from the community come together and help someone they don't even know. The community of believers are so caring and are ready to help at any time. We haven't had any more huge amounts of rain. Praying we won't experience a flooding again.

My schedule this week was a little crazy because the elementary classes were doing exams, so I was all over the place. I helped in 5 different classes and each one was my favourite. It was my first time helping in the JK/SK class and those kids are so precious. Seeing them so excited to learn their numbers and letters was so sweet.

God has been opening my eyes and helping me to understand more about missions and ministry and what it looks likes. I'm thankful for the people around me who are willing to talk to me about their experiences and the support I have back home in Canada. I'm truly blessed.