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¡Qué Pasa!

I’m late getting out this newsletter–the last several months just flew by!  And now I look back and wonder where the time went.

This summer, Sally and I returned to Honduras for a short trip.  We took several items to the school and met with the school’s directors.  Although it was a short trip, it was a productive time.

If you haven’t already heard, Sally and I are no longer missionaries with Borders Expanded Ministries.  We very much enjoyed the last several years working there, but like happens so often, circumstances change and God takes us in different directions.  We wish BE Ministries well and look forward to how God uses them in the future. 

Although we won’t be serving as missionaries, we’ll still continue to support Hands for Jesus School with student scholarships.  We’ve always kept our missionary work distinct from the Hope & Help charity anyway.  

The school is doing exceedingly well.  Since we began working with them, they have grown from 75 students to over 270 students today!  God continues to bless them in many ways.

Hope & Help depends on the kindness and generosity of donors like you to accomplish what we do for underprivileged children in Honduras.  Thanks be to God and to you.  May God continue to use us to build His kingdom!

Blessings!
Tim

Joyce Carol founded Hands for Jesus Christian School 28 years ago.  Ms Suyapa and her husband, Don Jose, have been at the school for most of those 28 years.  Suyapa began working at the school 26 years ago and Don Jose started 24 years ago. 

Through the years, they have had various jobs at the school.  Ms Suyapa has served as a cleaning lady, she ran the caseta where students buy snacks and small meals, and now she monitors the gate where students, parents, and teachers enter the school.  Don Jose has been a groundskeeper, maintenance man, and now is the nighttime security guard.
 
We are thankful for the faithful years of service that Suyapa and Don Jose have dedicated to Hands for Jesus school.

During our visit to the school this summer, we took letters from youth at our local church to the students in 7th grade at Hands for Jesus.  It was a wonderful way to fellowship between Christian students in two different countries.  The 7th grade class was happy to receive the letters as well as some small gifts.

Over the last few years, no trip to the school would be complete for Sally if she didn’t get to see Breanna.  Any time Sally walks through the schoolyard, Breanna runs up and gives her a hug!

It is always heartwarming to see the love that many of these children have for others.  Despite challenging circumstances, love still shines through!

Closing Thoughts

Hope & Help sponsors 44 students at Hands for Jesus school.  While the tremendous growth of the school has been a huge positive, one of the drawbacks is that it costs more to run the school.  Tuition has risen, so there is a gap between the scholarships we provide and the actual tuition cost.  So…. we are asking for help.  We are not asking for full tuition, but for folks to contribute $10-20 a month to help fill the gap.  If you know of anyone who may be willing to help, please point them to our website or have them contact us.  It will make a tremendous difference in the lives of disadvantaged children.