Compassion Alliance: Honduran Outreach

The young boy, Alex, sat quietly in a chair. He had never been examined by a doctor before. There were many strange looking instruments, but the smile on the man’s face helped him to sit still. His breathing has become more labored in recent days and the doctor said he could help. His parents didn’t have the money to buy the medicine that was necessary, but these people who had come from Jesus had plenty of medicine and they said it was free.

The help that the doctor gave had made his Mom cry for Alex was all that she had. The gathering in the morning was so exciting. Hundreds of children singing songs about Jesus Christ. Everyone was given food and more than that: food to take home. He thought this must be a little like heaven... singing, talking about Jesus and food.

On June 1-4, sixty-two workers, doctors, dentists, nurses and ministers shared the compassion of Jesus with 3,000 children and adults in the San Pedro Sula area of Honduras. Full Gospel New York Church, along with Compassion Alliance, has targeted the area for a special food distribution. Luke World Mission is presently building a clinic at the school site to help the community. The plan is to open a dental college in El Castaño village to monitor the health care of thousands of the children at the school.

The message of the Gospel was presented by a children’s human video team from the school. Compassion Alliance had the joy of sharing the Good News in the chapel services. In addition, Compassion Alliance shipped two containers of food and all the medications for the outreach. Scores of people registered their desire to follow Jesus and become part of local churches.

Compassion Alliance also sponsored a team to help guide the national builders in the construction of the clinic. A 15,000 square foot facility will house a dental college, medical facilities and rooms for the doctors, dentists and nurses to stay in when they regularly visit the site. Compassion Alliance is shipping medical and dental equipment to the clinic to help in the health care of the local people.

Jesus said the poor do not need to go away. We, His people, are to care for them no matter where they are. In alliance with Full Gospel New York Church and Luke World Mission, Compassion Alliance has established a beachhead for the Kingdom in this remote place. The work has just begun. Reverend Nam Soo Kim and Bob Houlihan have a dream for Honduras: to educate thousands of young people and lift them out of the cycle of poverty. Education is one of the most effective ways to help the poor achieve a new level of self reliance. With Bible training, medical schooling and vocational skills programs, they believe there is hope for many of the young people in Honduras.

A second medical clinic was dedicated in the village of Urako. Hundreds of children and adults received a medical exam and records were established on each child in the school to help them become strong and healthy. This village is so remote that electrical power can be interrupted for three or four days at a time. In order to keep the school, the chapel service and clinic operational, a gasoline-powered generator is desperately needed.

If you would like to help, please contact Compassion Alliance at (417) 725-8761.