Next water installation is in February,  2015 ~  we are going to Quebrada Grande.

A letter from Mark and Ashley Wright in Honduras

SPRING 2014

The Presbyterian Church of Honduras, enthusiastically approved at the General Assembly meeting at the end of January 2014,  to build its own camp/retreat facility on property that the church already owns in the village of Quebrada Grande, southeast of Tegucigalpa.  The retreat center has been a dream of Pastor Juan Rodas, President of the Presbytery of Honduras, for some time.  Pastor Juan believes the new center will allow the church to expand its ministry and opportunities and be able to do things that have not been possible due to the cost of holding gatherings at other sites.

Recognizing the value of the new camp, the Honduran youth agreed to forego this summer’s retreat and, instead, to use any funds for this year’s retreat toward the camp and to hold one or more work camps to help in the construction of the center.  The church women have challenged each woman to donate one cement block per month for the construction of the dormitories and dining facility.  Each individual congregation is expected to provide work crews and donations for the construction as well.  This is a project of the entire Presbyterian Church of Honduras and a demonstration of the growing unity among the various congregations.

I’m writing today so that you too may share this joy of the church of Honduras and tell others about the growth and excitement of the church here.  Also, we would like to give all who share an interest in the church and work in Honduras the opportunity to give toward making this dream a reality.  The project will consist of four dormitory buildings, two for men and two for women, a dining facility, a sports field, and landscaping.  To make your gifts more “concrete,” we are suggesting that individuals, churches, or groups consider supporting the construction or outfitting of a specific element of the retreat center—perhaps a roof, flooring, plumbing, or bunks for a particular “cabaña”—if the entire cost of that part of the camp isn’t possible.  Already one New Jersey congregation, together with support from a congregation in Ohio, is planning to install a clean water system that will serve the camp and community.  Every part of the center is important and needs support!  You can make a gift to the Presbyterian Church of Honduras here.  Please let me know directly of your donation and its intention by emailing markwrightsemail@gmail.com.