What's been going on?

We have finished up with summer teams, started english classes once again, starting our next discipleship class in a few weeks and moved to a new shelter. It has been challenging to say the least with everything that's been going on over the last few months. Ex-President Zelaya was ousted from his position which created uncertainty in the country and curfews making it difficult to move around in the city. It has now calmed down and things are back to normal as teams are making their way back into Tegucigalpa. There are still protests here and there, but nothing to worry about as they have been non-violent and organized. We want to thank everyone who called to check on us and all the prayers that were lifted up during this difficult time. Please continue to pray for the unrest of Honduras as they move into the new elections in November.

Florida Team sharing during a food misitry visit.

Lori has once again started up the English classes at Noah's Ark School and the boys are really enjoying trying the new words they have learned. It reminds me of when we were in language school in Costa Rica. They may not use it correctly, but they are trying their little hearts out to use what they know and that's exactly how you learn. Please pray for Lori and the boys as they move forward in teaching and learning. Lori has also been working hard on the child sponsorships in order to keep things up to date.

Lori and Juan Asael singing at Noah's Ark Baptist Church

I will be starting a new discipleship class in the next few weeks and this will be our 5th study in the past year, so please be in prayer as we start to deepen our understanding of God's Word over the next 6 weeks. I have also had an opportunity of watching a new church being planted in the community of El Guascolile and what a work God is doing in this little community. I was asked to preach two weeks in a row and saw 23 people come to know the Lord. This church already has over 50 regular members each week. Pastor Roldofo has been leading this church until such a time as God sends them a new pastor, so please lift him up as he continues to help this church out as well as pastoring the church in Monte Redondo.

Chruch in El Guascolile

Pastor Roldolfo, Mario, Richie, Avi and Edwin

Last night Lori and I went to a little church in Cerro Grande Zona 3. I gave an evangelistic message to a group of around 60 people. We had one decision for Christ, but the hand that went up was a man in his late 50s. He and another man played in a group that only played Christian Ranchero music. Last night was the first night he had truly realized that grace was sufficient and that we can't work our way into heaven. Most of the time we run into people that think they can either work their way into heaven or their religion will get them there. Please pray for our new brother in Christ as he moves forward in his new life. After the service last night God had opened up another opportunity to speak at another church near Ojojona in the near future. Please pray as God continues to open up these doors to share His love and grace.

We now have a new shelter in Cerro Grande Zona 2 and what a blessing it will be to the ministry. With this new shelter we will be able to house more boys, more team members, have our school there, and start a new transition home for the older boys 18 years or older. We have moved the little guys into their new home and all they could say is "masizo" (very cool). They will have their own play area big enough to play soccer and just hang out. Thanks for all the prayers during the search for this new facility. God has provided in a big way.

Need
Lori and I have been in Honduras for over a year and half now and have gotten established in our ministries and with the people of Honduras. We are constantly being challeged by transportation needs. With each of us having to go in different directions we are finding it more difficult to get where we need to be in one vehicle. We are now having to drop one off as the other goes to do something else, which leaves one of us waiting for several hours for the other person to return. We ask that you pray with us as we pray for God's provision for another vehicle. If you feel led to help with this need you can send your donation marked "Womack Vehicle Fund" to:

Forgotten Children Ministries
P.O. Box 24085
Chattanooga, Tn 37422





God Bless,
Richie and Lori