In June 2011, seven teachers, students and volunteers from Inter-American School and Saint Mark's Episcopal Church in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala traveled to El Venado, Honduras.
Each morning was spent digging footers, carrying block, helping Honduran construction workers,and sweating a lot! Each afternoon we spent in the study of Scripture, prayer, and discussion about God's presence in our lives.
The home is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Honduras and the South American Missionary Society. According to their website: "The Hope of Jesus Children's Home exists to provide protection and daily care for orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable children in Honduras.
It offers them a safe home with Christian Values, a loving family environment, and improved opportunities for their future. We aspire to raise healthy boys and girls in the love of God and the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ, empowering them to become competent young leaders in their communities."
The home works to become as self-sufficient as possible. They own an operate a farm which raises cattle, chickens, and fresh vegetables for the home. The farm also grows and sells coffee.
The team consisted of three students from Inter-American School, Julio, Quike , and Tato; two teachers, Mike and Laurel; and a seminary intern, Alejandra.
