Following the service, we walked up a small hill to the school house. We separated into groups similar to the day before and taught the children about Noah's Ark. We spent the afternoon playing soccer, painting faces, hitting the piñata, making balloon animals, and singing "Tootie Ta." We were all impressed with the soccer field and the players on the Honduras team. Even though we were beaten, we all enjoyed a great game. :) The principal was very grateful and told us we were a blessing to her community and hoped that we could visit many more like theirs.

On the way home, we stopped for ice cream. It was a nice treat on a hot Honduran day! We ate dinner which included tilapia, head and eyes still attached! Then we went downtown for a spirit-filled church service full of clapping, dancing, singing in English and in Spanish. We all felt very welcome and connected to the people there. We performed the body skit which was related to the Pastor's message about being the Body of Christ.

After a rainstorm and devotions, we prepared for bed and a full day tomorrow where we will be going to two different schools; one for children who have undergone severe brain trauma and are deaf and mute and another school that helps serves meals and care for impoverished children.

Thanks for all of your support and prayers!

With love,

FUMC Youth

Brian Mateer

Amy Mateer

Virginia Crabtree

Samantha Easley

Victoria Easley

Zachary Ferguson

Phyllis Fisher

Erin Givens

Chase Nichols

Austin Parker

Lena Parker

Catherine Philips

Christopher Philips

Erin Philips

Grady Philips

Lindsay Roberson

Molly Roberson

India Smith

Katie Snyder

Austin White