Peter went up on the roof to pray. He became hungry and wanted something to eat, and while the meal was being prepared he fell into a deep trance. He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to the earth by its four corners. It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles and birds. The voice told him, “Get up, kill and eat.” “Surely not Lord,” Peter replied. (Acts 9: 9b to 14a)Our first full day in Honduras saw us wake up in the Green Frog Inn to a beautiful Saturday morning in San Pedro Sula. Elaine, Marty, David, Stella, Judy, Tim, Father John and I woke up rested and ready to begin our mission journey. Today our hearty team of eight took a trek up into the mountains to visit an orphanage supported by SAMS (Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders) donors.
Before we started we had a great breakfast, prayed, and reflected on the above passage from Acts where God calls Peter to embrace something he does not necessarily want to embrace. However, God wishes it.
The vision is God’s symbolic way to tell Peter that God wants him to encounter the gentile, God-fearing, Roman centurion Cornelius. Peter then does so in the verse after the ones quoted above. Peter is deeply changed by this encounter.As we drove away from the streets in San Pedro Sula many of us had no idea of what encounters lay ahead for us. We left behind smoother roads for a bumpy ride up into the beautiful mountains. Winding our way up the mountainside we saw the more rural side of Honduras. Our driver for the week Giovanni did an excellent job of weaving us up the mountain. 
We arrived at the orphanage to the smiling faces of children. What a joy. It was wonderful to see this place and all the good it was doing helping children's lives. Kim and Mike Miller two dedicated SAMS missioners run the orphanage. They have done an amazing job. Recently they had finished the chapel and now they are building a dining hall. I was thoroughly impressed with what they were doing. More importantly one could sense the love of God in the place. On our way further up the mountain we saw another amazing aspect of this orphanage. On a separate piece of land they have a farm set up that generates income for the orphanage. On the farm they grow organic coffee, sugar cane and a special grass used as feed for their livestock. 
It was a remarkable set up in one of the poor rural areas of Honduras. It was inspiring to see how creative one can be to provide for this kingdom building ministries. God will provide. Down the bumpy mountain roads we went to rest weary bodies. Overall it was a ride well worth it and a day one blessed by God!
We arrived at the orphanage to the smiling faces of children. What a joy. It was wonderful to see this place and all the good it was doing helping children's lives. Kim and Mike Miller two dedicated SAMS missioners run the orphanage. They have done an amazing job. Recently they had finished the chapel and now they are building a dining hall. I was thoroughly impressed with what they were doing. More importantly one could sense the love of God in the place. On our way further up the mountain we saw another amazing aspect of this orphanage. On a separate piece of land they have a farm set up that generates income for the orphanage. On the farm they grow organic coffee, sugar cane and a special grass used as feed for their livestock. 
It was a remarkable set up in one of the poor rural areas of Honduras. It was inspiring to see how creative one can be to provide for this kingdom building ministries. God will provide. Down the bumpy mountain roads we went to rest weary bodies. Overall it was a ride well worth it and a day one blessed by God!Peace,
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