Uncategorized07 Sep 2007 09:06 pm
For the latest updates and information on how Honduras is doing after Hurricane Felix, go to the projects page.
Alan
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Uncategorized05 Sep 2007 08:59 am
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A partnership effort in the making
TEAMWORK
Marlon Molina, Director of Escuela Biblica Honduras, Wilmer Espinoza, Director of Journey, David Chacon, Director of LDI-Vo-Ag, Mario Alfaro, Jorge Vargas, Marel Bados and a score of local and regional leaders all over 4 departments (states) are working together to have access and organize a relief effort in case the situation after Hurricane Felix worsen.
So far it is our understanding that rainfall has been constant in the North Coast and that and that many Christians all over Honduras are praying that nothing regrettable happens. In Trujillo and Olancho people are monitoring the news in hope of understanding the progress of the storm.
Here in the USA we are trying to put together a response team that would allow us to respond in case the need arise. So far EBH, LDI, MdC, together with some individuals such as Ron Carter, Wayne Gains, Steve Edelhuber and Norberto Otero has been in communication, but we hope to add more people to the network as well as any congregation or program willing to join us. We are blessed to have Mision del Caribe in our team. This organization has plenty of experience in responding to disasters in Central and South America in the past.
Norberto Otero
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A report from Fox news describes the situation as “a record-setting Category 5 storm Tuesday, whipping metal rooftops through the air like razors and forcing thousands to flee.” A Red Cross official, Claudio Vanegas said by phone “The winds are horrible,” from the Nicaraguan town of Puerto Cabezas shortly after Felix struck land nearby with 160 mph winds. “They send roofs flying through the air, so we aren’t going outside because it is too dangerous.” This is of course the effect of the direct hit, but the most fearful effect is the 24 inches rainfall expected to be at the mountains of Nicaragua and Honduras.
Felix landed around dawn, destroying many homes. “There are some that are nothing more than a few remaining walls,” he said.
It is interesting to know that “Only 31 Category 5 storms have been seen in the Atlantic since record-keeping began in 1886, including eight in the last five seasons.” Also it is worth to note that “Never before in recorded hurricane history have two Category 5 Atlantic hurricanes made landfall in the same year.”
In these days of record setting storms we do not want to ignore the ever present danger that many of our beloved brothers and sister are exposed together with the rest of Honduras. 1998’s Hurricane Mitch killed many thousands; we truly hope all life is spear. But in case the storm takes a toll on these poor countries we need your help and commitment to assist the relief efforts.
Ron Carter. MdC Update
Tuesday at 2:27 pm. Yesterday we positioned $5,000 of MDC and EBH funds to be transferred to Honduras for use as seed money to respond to the disaster that this hurricane will surely become. We put $1,000 in Wilmer’s account, $2,000 in the Jutiquile account, and $2000 in an account for Carlos Martinez in San Pedro Sula. I am not sure what use they will make of the funds, but I am sure they will use it judiciously. Wayne and I have discussed the need to watch this situation closely and to determine if there is more we can and should do. I am sure they will be a need for much, much more in the way of funding. We need to determine what role we all want to play, if any.
Wilmer Espinoza writes
Dear brothers,
God continue bless you everyday.
We are an a hard moment cause possible we will be hit by the hurricane felix we are at hours to feel the damage our city was yelow alert but now is red alert , the situation will be turning hard for alot persons some of them they will be loss theirs homesother will. be need , food , clothes , medicine. etc we call you to be think about it if you cannt pray for us , wherever resolution that you think please let know to stephen edelhuber selhub2@hotmail.com or 2787098 we will be try to be in contact with him cause some time at this moments comunication is hard wherever help, will be help alot thanks so much
In Christ Wilmer Espinoza
Journey missions’ Camp
Catacamas , Honduras
Mario Updates,
As you know as we speak the coast of Honduras is being pounded by the force of Hurricane Felix. Among those areas most affected right now are Gracias a Dios in la Mosquitia and the area around the Platano River: Villa Nueva de Capapan, Las Delicias, Culmi, San Esteban, Janno. The rain has been continuing since 4 pm, Monday.
Mario reports many in the Jutiquele church are nervous and that some fear for their humble homes. He also says his wife is sick. She is pregnant.
Honduras Update.
§ Airport at San Pedro will close at 9:00 pm tonight. All other airports were closed.
§ In Campamento, Olancho continues to rain, slowly, no winds until 5:00pm when the force of the wind increased some, but no too strong. Presently it is a Tropical storm.
§ COPECO, the Emergency Center for Disaster. Cptn Burgos reports 18 refuges, 10 homes have been destroy, roads have been washed in Olancho Guata, San Antonio, Olancho is suffering the storm at this point. Also El Paraiso. Homes were destroyed in the Western part. The rain is expected to stay in Honduras for about 18 hours. Red Alert is still in Olancho, Atlantida and Yoro and others, by 9:00 pm this will be updated.
§ Tegucigalpa. The water is affecting the department of Francisco Morazan where the capital city of Honduras is. They are preparing for a difficult night due to the rainfall.
o The eye of the storm will pass through Tegucigalpa tomorrow at noon.
§ In Olancho: Jano y Guanca, Juticalpa have lost roads.
§ Only one person has been reported missing so far.
§ Francisco de Becerra has suffered continue rainfall since 7:00 am.
Uncategorized05 Sep 2007 08:51 am
Hello Everyone,
The situation in Honduras is fluid as officials in charge of Relief Efforts are trying their best to advise the general population concerning the threat Hurricane Felix may have. Privates school have decided in several sectors to close their doors, and it is expected that the government will announce the closing of all schools.
As the private and public sectors are preparing for relief efforts, our bretren too are doing their best to be prepare in case of emergency.
My biggest concern so far is in the area of Juticalpa and the Valley of Amacuapa. Several roads are already lost. The advice to people is not to go into those areas.
Please visit Radio America if you speak Spanish in order to hear updates http://www.radioamerica.hn/#
Please share any information if you know anything,
Sincerely,
Norberto Otero
Uncategorized11 Feb 2007 08:39 am
Hey everyone, Wayne Gaines suggested that we come up with a catchy slogan to include in the LDI header. I’m looking for ideas. I imagine that it will replace the Matthew 28 scripture that is currently in the header. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Ryan
Uncategorized09 Feb 2007 03:05 am
Translation on request for Residency papers
Everyone the petition from the EBH team in a nut shell:
In a meeting January 8th the team agreed in requesting support or Jorge Vargas residency, which will have a expese tag of 1,000 dollars. This process helps Jorge by saving him to have to leave the country every 3 months. Every time he tries to leave cost 200 dollars plus. so it makes since to go ahead and get the process started so he does not have to leave Honduras and spend more money. Jorge is Panamanian and an EBH teacher+evangelist+missionary+Youth Worker… in reality he wears many hats.
Please help, Jorge has been a great resource and support in the work in Catacamas and many other areas in Amacuapa Valley, the Mountains, Trujillo, Tocoa… and in various other places.
Marlon’s leadership and that of the team in the mission’s effort is shaping a sharper and effective work with lots of accountability and trustworthiness.
May God bless you,
Norberto
Uncategorized05 Feb 2007 02:40 am
This list was sent to Raynard by the EBH Team. If you can help, let Raynard know.
| Water Fountain | $160.85 |
| File Cabinets (3 @ $241.29) | $723.87 |
| Copy Machine (Sharp Model 1631) | $482.57 |
| Student Desks (30 @ $50.00) | $1500.00 |
| Diesel Truck | $14,000.00 |
| Computer (Take from U.S.) Used | |
| Plastic Tables—6 ft. | $75.00 |
| Refrigerator (Frigidaire) | $589.00 |
| Cell Phones (Take from U.S.—Nokia and Samsung—will change chips in Honduras | |
| Motorcycles (Honda XR 200—Mountain Bike) | $2,760.00 |
| Book Shelves | $400.00 |
| Power Point Projector | $800.00 |
| Building EBH School ** | $37,000.00 |
**For the Building, we need 37 individuals or congregations to commit to $1,000 each.
Uncategorized05 Feb 2007 01:34 am
HONDURAS
Programa de formación De Líderes Por Extensión
Apartado Postal # 68, Bo. La Mora ½ Cuadra al este
de Farmacia Catacamas Tel. 799 – 5514,
email : escuelabiblicahonduras@yahoo.com; ebhh2006@hotmail.com
Catacamas, Olancho. Honduras. C.A.
Apreciables hermanos
Norberto Otero, Raynard Screws.
Reciban bendiciones del todo poderoso.
El pasado 8 de enero nos reunimos el equipo de la Escuela Bíblica Honduras para tratar los asuntos del desarrollo de la misma, hacemos de su conocimiento un caso que esperamos de su ayuda, es con referente a la residencia de nuestro hermano Jorge Samuel Vargas de origen panameño, considerando que nuestro hermano es un maestro a tiempo completo y misionero aquí en Olancho.
Y su permiso no es por mucho tiempo, cada tres meses tiene que estar saliendo del país para renovar su estadía migratoria, lo cual es muy caro y también interrumpe sus actividades.
Les rogamos a ustedes nos puedan ayudar, buscando una congregación que pudiese proveer la cantidad de $1,000.00, para tramitar la residencia.
La próxima salida de nuestro hermano es el próximo 26 de febrero, pero de dar inicio a la tramitación de su estadía, el hermano no tendría que salir.
De antemano muy agradecidos por su colaboración,
De ustedes muy atentamente
Sus servidores en Cristo
Uncategorized02 Feb 2007 07:22 pm
Just wanted to let you all know that I have finally being able to connect, for some reason I failed to connect before. I hope everyone is having a blessed day and that you are encourage to join the our team to serve God and those he wants us to touch through his service.
Uncategorized01 Feb 2007 10:28 pm
Hola to you all from Harding University. We are making plans to bring 32 students and faculty to Catacamas on March 9. We are eager to serve the people.
Uncategorized17 Nov 2006 07:22 am
I have noticed some users having difficulty getting a password when you self-register. I suspect spam filters for popular email accounts like yahoo and hotmail are blocking the automatic email. If this happens to you, send me an email and I will reset your password for you.
Thanks!
Ryan