When I started leading my own teams to Honduras and was deciding which of our Honduran friends to invite, my Uncle Tom told me "I never go anywhere in Honduras without Mario." Every single time I return to Central America I remember anew why Super Mario has leveled up to Super Duper Mario! He drives where no driver is willing to go. He has his own vehicles. He has an intimate knowledge of the roads from Choluteca to Brus Laguna. He is a cultural liaison, watchman, and interpreter. This all being said, Mario is a pastor. Pastor Mario and his wife Lesly run three churches in La Ceiba.
On this year's Rio team, we had a chance to interact with Mario at each of his church locations. Each in various levels of completion and serving different communities of individuals, Mario says he seeks financial support but doesn't want volunteers to help build. He said that is the work of the congregation.
After just a few minutes, it was obvious who Mario and Lesly are really called to help. They have a huge heart for children. Not only do they want to share the word with the youth, but they also want to be able to provide a safe place to teach what a loving community looks like. 
To donate, just visit the AHMEN website at AHMEN.org.
Indicate with your donation that it is going to the Rio de Agua Viva team.
Then, email me to tell me how you want your money directed toward Mario and Lesly!
Last, you have got to think about going to Honduras with us next year to work with these two!
The group of guys we were blessed to call Rio de Agua Viva 2025 outshined combinations of years of progress in community development. That doesn't mean we do not require YOUR help because TOGETHER, we are the difference.
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