Update from The Hands of Christ

Greetings to you from Honduras!
Ana and I hope this newsletter finds each of you enjoying life and the walking with God. The LORD is blessing us and the work we do serving Him among the poor in Honduras. We had a two wonderful weeks {2nd & 3rd weeks of February} serving with local pastors in the communities of Ciudad España, Las Hadras, La Brea, El Empedrado, La Guajire. The first two communities are a few miles outside of Tegucigalpa towards San Pedro Sula and the latter three communities are towards Lepaterique. Hundreds of patients received the medical attention they desperately needed. There is a critical shortage of medicine in the health department and public hospitals of Honduras. It is truly a blessing that we are here and able to treat so many people. The credit for our ability to serve others needs goes to our supporters and especially to God. The pastor for the group of churches around Lepaterique used us to bring people into the local church at El Empedrado and was inviting them to a grand reopening of the local church. It had been closed for several months after the pastor was unable to continue the work. God will use each of us in many ways if only we are willing to let him.

The following was written by Dr. Ana Lamon after the group from Frankfort, Kentucky went home recently. They were here the first week of March. The group was made up of 25 wonderful volunteers including but not limited to doctors, dentists, dental hygienists, nurses, a pharmacist, a pastor, a veterinarian and workers to keep things running smoothly. I am sure I have left someone out but as you can see it was a great group that accomplished much with God’s help.

After the Group of Kentucky left Honduras they have been in my mind since then. How can we forget this blessed week? Not just this week one, but weeks others before this. The impact that they caused in thousands and thousands of lives is impressive.

Their commitment, dedication, passion, knowledge and love are a terrific flag of hope to those in need. And their actions are noble to imitate. Therefore, they fulfill what the scripture says in Matthew 12:50 -- “For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and my sister and my mother.”

It was a great week with surprises, adjustments, challenges and how can I not say to believe that with prayer all obstacles or obstructions can fall with the power of the Holy Spirit. Also, giving up opinions and doing what has to be done in the name of Jesus even though you don’t feel things should go that way. But, always understanding that Jesus is the captain of any boat you are sailing, and assimilating that your security comes from Him and He will always do His will. (2 Corinthians 1:24 -- Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.”). Matthew 16:27--For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done.

The second week of March we worked in a new community here in Tegucigalpa. It was called Policarpo Paz. We saw lot of really sick people and it was a good experience for us. You could feel God’s presence and His peace while you were working.
This week we have an individual volunteer and his daughter with us. We will be working in Los Laureles and Sabana Redonda which is near Lepaterique.

We appreciate your continued prayers and support for our ministry. Please visit our website at www.thehandsofchrist.org or you may e-mail us at johnyana_41@hotmail.com

May God richly bless your lives as you bless others.
In Christ’s service always,

John & Ana Lamon