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| Carlos Paz |
Rus Rus Village, La Moskitia, Honduras; Sunday February 24
I have been so busy mornings, afternoons, and evenings, that I have not had a chance to update you all. As most of you know, Dave Pulzetti and I stayed longer to assist with the annual IHS Medical team at Rus Rus Hospital, and to do preaching and Bible teaching events with anyone who has been open to such ministry.
Delivering Help Through Medicine and Hope Through Christ's Love
The medical event has been going well. In fact, we are seeing even more people than any previous year. It often feels overwhelming to give medical consults to more people than you think you can handle. Our hearts often break to see the suffering that so many people in this world have to endure. Being available to these needy people makes the whole trip and effort more than worthwhile. It feels like the Gospel is unfolding before our very eyes; as if Jesus was here doing his ministry. He is. The medical team has been amazing in how they have loved, helped, and persevered each day. We have many believers among them. It is like God just put that team together himself also.
Facilitating Compassion Through Communication
Dave and I have been carrying out several necessary tasks, most of which has been interpreting. Dave has done a great amount of interpreting [translating conversations with patients and medical professionals - English to Spanish and back] and fitting many people for reading glasses, etc. He is patient, compassionate, and encouraging to this people--a true spiritual warrior of God. He has also assisted Westley and Denise wherever they've needed him.
I have been doing much interpreting, and loving like Dave. I so love all these people. They are God's gift to my life. I hope to serve them for many years to come. In the evenings I have also been preaching the Gospel to those who stay over night in the village waiting to return home the next morning, etc. We have seen a good response to the message. Praise God for his grace and mercy toward these precious people. I have also had the blessed opportunity to meet many believers from other villages from Honduras and Nicaragua. What joy! The future parade of nations will include so many from this part of the world.
Coming Together Under Christ: Unity, Worship, Fellowship
This morning we had a joint service with the two local churches under the banner of Jesus our Lord. MAG president Sean Donnelly preached a most challenging message that was enthusiastically received. I had the privilege of interpreting for him. I preached one of the best messages I have ever had the privilege of preaching--but I was only the interpreter [translating for him to Spanish]!
We still have to do Monday and Tuesday with the medical event, and then the IHS team will begin to leave on Wednesday. Keep praying for all of this. We want to finish strong.
I appreciate all of you who have been praying for us and for these people who are seeking medical help and God's love. You make this work under the leadership of God's Spirit. Bless you. You are a key part of our team. You hold the rope that allows us to reach down and lift these precious people up. Hold on tight!
Your fellow worker,
Carlos
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