A mission team can only function as well as its individual members' sense of location, responsibility, and drive. Teams must be united in their goals and joined at the hip in terms of their commitment to the communities they serve. Such synergy does not require teams to be made up of people with all the same opinions and backgrounds, and in fact, I think that teams do better when comprised of individuals different in age, nationality, occupation, race, and religion. Maybe it's just me...but I really enjoy partnering with different groups to achieve common goals. In fact, this is what AHMEN and the De La Montaña Al Mar Crew does. So without further introduction, here we are!
Magan is a cardiac nurse at Children's Hospital in Birmingham. She and Doris knocked the pharmacy out of the ball park! I thought last year's team member, James Iverson, was the best I'd ever seen..But I was wrong!!
Kyle is an E.R. nurse at Princeton. His energy and appetite are a resource for any team. This is Kyle's first time back to Honduras in 10 years. I anticipate him leading his own team next year!
Lauren is the official team photographer and story-teller. So in some sense of the word, she may be the team historian. Lauren is a ray of sunshine, and her closest friends know her as "Barbie."
Delmer is a Honduran physician with a pure soul. He is one of the most collected, honest, and dependable people I have every met in my life. Any team is lucky to have him volunteer to help. His dearest friends call him "Hans."
Doris and Brent are the road managers of this team and many others. They make everything easier, more fun, and more safe. Their sense of humor and love for Honduras cannot be topped.
Mario is the "Jack of all Trades." He packs trucks and then drives them. He protects the team from harm. He is a teacher, a preacher, and a true humanitarian. Mario is an incredible asset and an even better friend.
Amanda is our assistant team leader and accountant. She is a pre-med student at UAB. Amanda smiles often and keeps the team on track with even more regularity. This team really lucked out when UMVIM sent her our way! I hope to see Amanda become a lifelong AHMEN member.
Mariposa is the Spanish name for this team's most crucial component. Mary "Butterfly" Capps is an official AHMEN clown! After traveling with her twice, I think I may be spoiled. I can't imagine a team without her!
Mirsha is the head organizer for the "De La Montaña" portion of the team. She prepares the surrounding communities for our arrival, readies our team for our arrival, and works hard to make everything go according to plan. She has a huge heart and an even bigger smile! Mirsha works at CISA.
Sindi is so smart and cheerful. She is a delight to work with. She and Doris are a powerhouse in the pharmacy. She works at CISA.
Sayli is so smart and cheerful. She is a delight to work with. Yes, I am saying the same thing about Sayli as I say about Sindi..They are sisters! Sindi single-handedly took on the role of inputting data in the AHMEN Database while passing out vitamins and worming medicine.
Margarita is Sindi and Sayli's mom. She operates the computer programs which monitor the hydroelectric turbines at CISA. Margarita is a kind, proud, intelligent, and trustworthy individual.
Gerardo works at CISA as an engineering consultant. He is ready to help out at a moment's notice and has a real feeling for what his country needs for the future. Gerardo loves his job and loves people.
Jany works at CISA. Her smile and work-ethic don't leave much to be desired! Doris, Sindi, and Jany make up a trio I don't ever want to lose.
Gaby has a thirst for knowledge and social interaction. When Gaby arrives, everything runs smoother. She begins school full-time this fall to study as an engineer. I hope she will return to CISA upon graduation.
Nadia is also a CISA employee. Just by talking to Nadia I notice an honesty rarely seen in many places. We did not enjoy the pleasure of working directly with Nadia this year, but she quietly orchestrated behind the scenes the whole time.
Grace is an intern at CISA. She loves working with NGOs and medical brigades, and this team loves working with her!
Ron and Ernesto produce hydroelectric power for La Esperanza and its surrounding communities. I am amazed at the way their entrepreneurship functions through humanitarianism. AHMEN is very lucky to be considered partners of CISA.
Steve is an ex-patriot American sailor living in Utila. He is Doris and Brent's right-hand man and a friend of AHMEN. His tall stature is only shadowed by his big heart. His official job is to take Mariposa on joy rides!
Toinette, the entire staff of and students at the Utila Public School exemplify why I come to Honduras. The positive energy they convey is a common thread holding the country together. I am excited about the way AHMEN's partnership with Utila's public edcuation system is developing. Jeanne has also moved from the United States to Utila. She works closely with the public school and hopefully plans to do the same with AHMEN! Check out her blog, today! Jeanne's smile, compassion, and understanding of the world are a joy to experience.
Paolo is the man to call if you need a driver. He is friendly, trustworthy, honest, and dependable. Please look for Paolo's contact information at honduranmissions.com. Next time you are in Honduras, think about hiring Paolo for your travel needs.
Micah is a college freshman and "piggy back" AHMEN volunteer. He spent a few days with our team before joining up with his scheduled team in La Ceiba. Micah's spirit thirsts to tell the story of Jesus, and Honduras is the Powerade it craves.
Shalom stands for peace. The ladies of Shalom stand to change the face of Honduras for the better. We thank you for your love.
Cruzadas is on a mission to share the love of Jesus throughout Honduras. Sister Eleanor, Sandi, Shane, Yappi, and everyone else at Cruzadas de Evangelio, AHMEN would not function without you.
There are 30 women living at the dump in La Ceiba who have gotten together, formed plans, and have accepted Ezekiel Nichols' proposal to start micro-enterprises. The women have no property or money. They do not seek to get rich. They seek opportunity. I pray AHMEN is able to help them identify and seize this opportunity.
Telares El Cacao is a model for the future of Honduras. In a small mountain-top community in the mountains above La Esperanza, a group of five women use old-fashioned looms to sew and quilt products for local sale. We have much to learn from them.
Thank you to Rev. Matt Lacy, the North Alabama Conference, UMVIM, and the United Methodist Church.
All of our sponsors and everyone who prayed for our team.
Together, we are the difference.
Magan is a cardiac nurse at Children's Hospital in Birmingham. She and Doris knocked the pharmacy out of the ball park! I thought last year's team member, James Iverson, was the best I'd ever seen..But I was wrong!!
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| From Left: Magan, Delmer, Kyle, Lauren |
Lauren is the official team photographer and story-teller. So in some sense of the word, she may be the team historian. Lauren is a ray of sunshine, and her closest friends know her as "Barbie."
Delmer is a Honduran physician with a pure soul. He is one of the most collected, honest, and dependable people I have every met in my life. Any team is lucky to have him volunteer to help. His dearest friends call him "Hans."
Doris and Brent are the road managers of this team and many others. They make everything easier, more fun, and more safe. Their sense of humor and love for Honduras cannot be topped.
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| Mario trying on a poncho at the Telares El Cacao |
Amanda is our assistant team leader and accountant. She is a pre-med student at UAB. Amanda smiles often and keeps the team on track with even more regularity. This team really lucked out when UMVIM sent her our way! I hope to see Amanda become a lifelong AHMEN member.
Mariposa is the Spanish name for this team's most crucial component. Mary "Butterfly" Capps is an official AHMEN clown! After traveling with her twice, I think I may be spoiled. I can't imagine a team without her!
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| Circle From Bottom Left to Top Left: Mario, Walitza, Gaby, Margarita, Jany, Mariposa, Sayli, Sindi, Magan, Mirsha, Kyle, Michael, Amanda, Lauren, Delmer, Doris, Brent, Ernesto (Tom camp taking picture, Ron out on business) |
Mirsha is the head organizer for the "De La Montaña" portion of the team. She prepares the surrounding communities for our arrival, readies our team for our arrival, and works hard to make everything go according to plan. She has a huge heart and an even bigger smile! Mirsha works at CISA.
Sindi is so smart and cheerful. She is a delight to work with. She and Doris are a powerhouse in the pharmacy. She works at CISA.
Sayli is so smart and cheerful. She is a delight to work with. Yes, I am saying the same thing about Sayli as I say about Sindi..They are sisters! Sindi single-handedly took on the role of inputting data in the AHMEN Database while passing out vitamins and worming medicine.
Margarita is Sindi and Sayli's mom. She operates the computer programs which monitor the hydroelectric turbines at CISA. Margarita is a kind, proud, intelligent, and trustworthy individual.
Gerardo works at CISA as an engineering consultant. He is ready to help out at a moment's notice and has a real feeling for what his country needs for the future. Gerardo loves his job and loves people.
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| The Water Team of Lepaterique From Left: Rosa, Santos, Michael, Carla, Gerardo, Maria |
Jany works at CISA. Her smile and work-ethic don't leave much to be desired! Doris, Sindi, and Jany make up a trio I don't ever want to lose.
Gaby has a thirst for knowledge and social interaction. When Gaby arrives, everything runs smoother. She begins school full-time this fall to study as an engineer. I hope she will return to CISA upon graduation.
Nadia is also a CISA employee. Just by talking to Nadia I notice an honesty rarely seen in many places. We did not enjoy the pleasure of working directly with Nadia this year, but she quietly orchestrated behind the scenes the whole time.
Grace is an intern at CISA. She loves working with NGOs and medical brigades, and this team loves working with her!
Ron and Ernesto produce hydroelectric power for La Esperanza and its surrounding communities. I am amazed at the way their entrepreneurship functions through humanitarianism. AHMEN is very lucky to be considered partners of CISA.
Steve is an ex-patriot American sailor living in Utila. He is Doris and Brent's right-hand man and a friend of AHMEN. His tall stature is only shadowed by his big heart. His official job is to take Mariposa on joy rides!
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| From Left: Jeanne, Mary "Butterfly" Capps, Toinette |
Paolo is the man to call if you need a driver. He is friendly, trustworthy, honest, and dependable. Please look for Paolo's contact information at honduranmissions.com. Next time you are in Honduras, think about hiring Paolo for your travel needs.
Micah is a college freshman and "piggy back" AHMEN volunteer. He spent a few days with our team before joining up with his scheduled team in La Ceiba. Micah's spirit thirsts to tell the story of Jesus, and Honduras is the Powerade it craves.
Shalom stands for peace. The ladies of Shalom stand to change the face of Honduras for the better. We thank you for your love.
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| Micah and Shalom |
Cruzadas is on a mission to share the love of Jesus throughout Honduras. Sister Eleanor, Sandi, Shane, Yappi, and everyone else at Cruzadas de Evangelio, AHMEN would not function without you.
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| The La Ceiba Dump Women's Co-op |
There are 30 women living at the dump in La Ceiba who have gotten together, formed plans, and have accepted Ezekiel Nichols' proposal to start micro-enterprises. The women have no property or money. They do not seek to get rich. They seek opportunity. I pray AHMEN is able to help them identify and seize this opportunity.
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| Telares El Cacao |
Thank you to Rev. Matt Lacy, the North Alabama Conference, UMVIM, and the United Methodist Church.
All of our sponsors and everyone who prayed for our team.
Together, we are the difference.
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