We have been in San Pedro for 9 days and are adjusting well. I have some facts for you. Hey, atleast I'm learning something!
1. An empty house in Honduras does not mean a clean house.
Something about people burning trash and dirt roads create enough dust that the house needs to be mopped at least once a day.
2. Children in other countries do not have to be poor to be dirty!
Eli and Jaden, they don't get dirty... they get filthy! Kim and I have to give them a bath at least twice a day and the other parts of the day we just tolerate it. Of course, we may be considered poor I don't know?
3. Hanging out to dry has a new meaning now.
Kim and I wash one or two loads of laundry every morning (see above for the reason). Then, by 8:00 we hang them on the line to dry and at lunch we go back to the house and take the clothes down. Be thankful for new technology, it's a blessing!!!
4. When you have to do something to survive, you do it.
Spanish is not an option. I am learning very fast. Maybe not correct conjugations at the moment but I am learning words. It's a learn or don't eat situation.
5. Living in another country is not so bad.
With God all things are possible! We are doing fine. We are probably eating more healthy (not FDA), but fresh vegetables and fruits. The quality of the air is not as good, but it's not bad either. The children are playing with each other very good as always. The ministry is just as fickle, because people are people no matter what language they speak, just different cultures.
It is all worth it and God is truly doing a new work in us and in Honduras.
God bless you all. We love you all and will keep in touch.
Paul
Welcome to The Point of Impact
We are Paul and Kim Dyar and we are called to Missions in Honduras. Our mission is to connect ministry passion with real ministry need. The need is never ending, however laborers are few. We are working as the assistant to the national overseer of the Church of God, which embodies 1130 churches, 10 clinics, 1 orphanage, numerous feeding programs and has the largest social ministry of any denomination in Honduras. The social ministry includes the Deaf Comunity Center and caring for pastors and their children.
Kim and I have dedicated our time to making sure that ministry is accountable and connected. As the Projects Coordinator for Honduras, churches can know when they send funds through the World Missions and National office of Honduras that it makes the full impact and progress that is anticipated.
We are also engaged in consistent dialogue with the national overseer for better ways of leadership training and connectivity with local missionaries for greater effectiveness.
We have been in ministry, as a team, for 13 years and the last 5 years we have been pastoring The Haven in Maryville, Tennessee, which has been a tremendous joy. The Lord has given us 4 beautiful children who are becoming our ministry team. They are very eager to learn and they love to help others.
Our goal is to bring others to the point of impact. The Point of Impact is where Christ enters the heart of mankind and Jesus becomes the difference maker. We are only branches connected to the True Vine, Jesus. As we advance the Kingdom, we expect God to move in miraculous ways.
Kim and I have dedicated our time to making sure that ministry is accountable and connected. As the Projects Coordinator for Honduras, churches can know when they send funds through the World Missions and National office of Honduras that it makes the full impact and progress that is anticipated.
We are also engaged in consistent dialogue with the national overseer for better ways of leadership training and connectivity with local missionaries for greater effectiveness.
We have been in ministry, as a team, for 13 years and the last 5 years we have been pastoring The Haven in Maryville, Tennessee, which has been a tremendous joy. The Lord has given us 4 beautiful children who are becoming our ministry team. They are very eager to learn and they love to help others.
Our goal is to bring others to the point of impact. The Point of Impact is where Christ enters the heart of mankind and Jesus becomes the difference maker. We are only branches connected to the True Vine, Jesus. As we advance the Kingdom, we expect God to move in miraculous ways.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
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