Dear family and friends,
Casa de Esperanza
The fruits of ministry have been a blessing to us this year.
Being a part of the unfolding of God’s plans is a privilege
and an honor. The work in Honduras has been growing and changing
on almost a daily basis. Land was purchased in Santa Ana in May.
Already, 14 houses have been built for the
poor. All complete with electricity and water.
A church building was completed in August, a minister hired,
and currently there are 70 members with 30 baptisms since
it’s opening.
The medical clinic is near completion and the children’s home
construction was begun on Nov. 1st and will be completed by Dec.
10th. A 4,800sf building with four large children’s rooms
a large kitchen with a dinning room capacity of 36 people,
there is a large 25’ by 25’ living room with 10 ft ceilings.
A laundry room a big 18’ by 14’ storage area with a 14’ roof
and an independent apartment for the two American girls that
have been called to this ministry. It has a large office,
two bedrooms with their own bathrooms, living room and dining room,
kitchen with hot water. WOW! Oh did I mention the big porch
on the back with an endless view of the majestic mountains that
seem to go on for ever. All the appliances have been donated and
the Beds for the first 20 children have been donated by the First
Lady of Honduras, who will be there for the inauguration of the
project on the 10th of Dec. We hope to have 20 children in the home
by January. I know that many ministries have children’s homes
but this one will be different, You’ll see. Mark my words,
this will be a home like no other.
Mi Esperanza
Our plans also include the expansion of our Mi Esperanza program
(women’s loan program), established to create a way for the
countless women to become educated in ways to support themselves
and their families. The training centre in Tegucigalpa,
“The City Center” will continue with it’s already established
programs of sewing, cosmetology, computer training, English
classes and our famous Inter-Personal skills class. Our next move
is going to be bigger than you can imagine. We are purchasing another
tract of land that is right across the street, that has been newly
paved I might add, where we intend to build a 10,000 sf. building
to realize the dream of the Mi Esperanza Artisan Center. We already
have the artisans lined up to help us train these women how to make
some really incredible stuff that we will export to states for sale
at high end stores. This is really exciting because it will totally
change a town that has been struggling to have a
healthy economic base to build on and this program will
involve no less than 100 Families from this town.
It will change their lives because they will receive the profits
realized by their efforts. And we believe that these
profits will be significant.
TORCH Missions
Approximately 750 adults and teens came down this summer to work on the
various projects through Torch Missions. This program continues to grow and
bless the poor of Honduras. I have been so amazed at the amount of lives
that are touched spiritually by the teams that come here to serve. To set up
clinics in any community and stay there for days until their need is met,
seeing some 400 patients a day, giving them free medicines and on at least
six occasions through out the summer saving the lives of those patients. Way
to go Docs. They build over 150 homes a year, deliver countless bags of
food, pray for and visit thousands of hospitalized children; Honduran
Children’s Homes are so excited to see these groups. Vacation Bible Schools
and evangelism teams that are preaching, teaching and delivering God’s Word
to all they encounter, baptizing them into the Kingdom and changing their
spiritual lives forever. They plant Churches and build buildings, and
schools in communities that have none. They build playgrounds for children.
They play tournaments and even put on carnivals in communities that have no
idea what cotton candy and popcorn is. These groups have ministered to a
vast amount of people. But of course the most amazing thing is how they
themselves are transformed. Many Torchers leave Honduras having found the
Jesus they were looking for. A Savior that they can walk with on a daily
basis, a Savior that cares enough to use them for His Glory. They leave
Honduras with a renewed sense of purpose and longing to serve the Lord, and
this is the greatest gift they encounter. Many of these Torcher’s are
changed forever. Several of them have returned to be missionaries and school
teachers. Some have gotten married in Honduras and still some have proposed
and the girls said “yes” to the question. All in all this adventure into
ministry has changed many lives; it has certainly changed mine and my
families. God has continued to bless and lead us where he wants us to go.
Clinic in Santa Ana
Which brings me to the Clinic that is almost ready in Santa Ana that will
give continuous free medical care to those in need to seven surrounding
communities that total some 15,000 people. Gayle Davidson’s dream of having
a clinic that will reach many people as the preacher from the Santa Ana
Church of Christ will be evangelizing all that come there for help. Good
plan Huh? The clinic will be staffed by Some Honduran Docs that will donate
pro bono consultations. We will also be working with various Doctor groups
from the States that will come and help with running the clinic.
Just this last week a group of Docs came to evaluate the possibility of
doing free surgeries in the country. We met with the Minister of Health and
he approved this program and recommended us to the newest hospital in the
country in a town called Danli. The facility was just completed by a
Foundation in Spain at a cost of $19,000,000. It is a one hundred and fifty
bed hospital with three, state of the art, operating rooms, and two, state
of the art, ICU units. When we met with the Doctors that run the hospital
they were so excited to be getting this kind of cooperation and we intend to
bring our first surgical team in March if all goes as planned. How exciting
is that. Being that there are very few groups that are approved for
surgeries from outside nations.
Tattoo Removal
And today, 30 minutes before boarding the plane we signed a special
agreement with the First Lady, The Director of Anti-Gang and Rehabilitative
and Reintegration services and IRC to purchase, manage and administer a
Tattoo Removal Yag-Q Laser. This program is designed to give rehabilitated
ex-gang members the ability to return to a normal life. Under the current
Honduran Law, if you are caught with any gang related tattoo you are
automatically incarcerated for a minimum of four years. This has drastically
reduced the gang population and more and more are looking to get out of
gangs and get back to a normal life. This will be a great ministry because
all the rehab centers are run by Christian organizations and must go through
a two year rehabilitative process before they can be considered for Tattoo
removal.
Other Ministries
God continues to open doors of opportunity and we are doing all we can to
meet the many needs that are revealed to us. We have always tried to listen
to the Spirit when it comes to the ministries we are involved in. These
times are no different. We are praying that the current political party will
win the elections that are to happen on Nov. 27th. The future of TORCH and
our other Honduran ministries are securely in place. Our ability to receive
containers without them being taxed has saved ministries over $45,000 in
taxes. Our free warehouse that we are able to have through the ministry of
health has been invaluable. We have received over 20 containers a year that
are full of help for the poor. God has provided us with huge resources that
many of you have been involved in making happen and for that we are
eternally grateful. These ministries could never be realized without your
prayers, time and finances. Many of you have sacrificed beyond the call of
duty. I am asking you to continue your support of the Hines family so that
we may continue to be involved in the works of God whether we are in
Honduras or in the States.
Future Plans
As you all are aware, I was called to assist with disaster relief effort in
New Orleans. I have been going back and forth from Honduras since September.
We have been working with the Tammany Oaks Church of Christ and there is an
ongoing need there to continue the outreach. After much prayerful
consideration, Gena and I have decided to base our family out of New Orleans
until these needs are met. We don’t like for our family to be apart for such
long periods of time and I feel more secure having them watched over here in
the states while I go back and forth. Dalton and Dylan will be enrolled in a
Christian School in Mandeville and I will be traveling back and forth to
Honduras, being there at least a week a month. The work in Honduras will
continue, we are just expanding our missions to include disaster relief and
ministering to people in need here in our own country.
In being involved in the Katrina effort, many of us Volunteers realized that
there are resources that are lacking in our fellowship concerning the
disaster response effort. We intend to create, through the coordination of
over 1,800 volunteers, numerous regional response teams that will assist
Churches for indefinite period of times in the management of volunteer
groups and resources to bring the affected area help while assisting those
churches to bear the burden of helping out their community and the people
they serve. These response teams would come complete with Counselors,
Evangelist, workers, young and old excited to sacrifice some time and energy
for those in need. These teams will come totally self sufficient with cooks
and mobile kitchens, equipment and trucks and a continued line of resources
to help all those affected by the tragedy. We believe that with our
logistical and coordination skills that have been developed in Honduras that
we are can bring a lot of experience to this endeavor.
It is our desire to be a part of a new ministry that has been revealed to us
and many others. This ministry is a response and management team that will
coordinate all resources available at any given time. Please pray that God
will continue to use us as He wills to bring glory and honor to His name.
None of the work would have been possible without your prayers and financial
support. We hope that you will continue to be a part of the work that has
been set out for us. Should you have any other questions concerning this new
direction of our ministry feel free to write me at waywalker@msn.com and I
will attempt to answer any questions you might have.
Running with you to win the prize,
Tim, Gena, Dalton and Dylan Hines
Casa de Esperanza
The fruits of ministry have been a blessing to us this year.
Being a part of the unfolding of God’s plans is a privilege
and an honor. The work in Honduras has been growing and changing
on almost a daily basis. Land was purchased in Santa Ana in May.
Already, 14 houses have been built for the
poor. All complete with electricity and water.
A church building was completed in August, a minister hired,
and currently there are 70 members with 30 baptisms since
it’s opening.
The medical clinic is near completion and the children’s home
construction was begun on Nov. 1st and will be completed by Dec.
10th. A 4,800sf building with four large children’s rooms
a large kitchen with a dinning room capacity of 36 people,
there is a large 25’ by 25’ living room with 10 ft ceilings.
A laundry room a big 18’ by 14’ storage area with a 14’ roof
and an independent apartment for the two American girls that
have been called to this ministry. It has a large office,
two bedrooms with their own bathrooms, living room and dining room,
kitchen with hot water. WOW! Oh did I mention the big porch
on the back with an endless view of the majestic mountains that
seem to go on for ever. All the appliances have been donated and
the Beds for the first 20 children have been donated by the First
Lady of Honduras, who will be there for the inauguration of the
project on the 10th of Dec. We hope to have 20 children in the home
by January. I know that many ministries have children’s homes
but this one will be different, You’ll see. Mark my words,
this will be a home like no other.
Mi Esperanza
Our plans also include the expansion of our Mi Esperanza program
(women’s loan program), established to create a way for the
countless women to become educated in ways to support themselves
and their families. The training centre in Tegucigalpa,
“The City Center” will continue with it’s already established
programs of sewing, cosmetology, computer training, English
classes and our famous Inter-Personal skills class. Our next move
is going to be bigger than you can imagine. We are purchasing another
tract of land that is right across the street, that has been newly
paved I might add, where we intend to build a 10,000 sf. building
to realize the dream of the Mi Esperanza Artisan Center. We already
have the artisans lined up to help us train these women how to make
some really incredible stuff that we will export to states for sale
at high end stores. This is really exciting because it will totally
change a town that has been struggling to have a
healthy economic base to build on and this program will
involve no less than 100 Families from this town.
It will change their lives because they will receive the profits
realized by their efforts. And we believe that these
profits will be significant.
TORCH Missions
Approximately 750 adults and teens came down this summer to work on the
various projects through Torch Missions. This program continues to grow and
bless the poor of Honduras. I have been so amazed at the amount of lives
that are touched spiritually by the teams that come here to serve. To set up
clinics in any community and stay there for days until their need is met,
seeing some 400 patients a day, giving them free medicines and on at least
six occasions through out the summer saving the lives of those patients. Way
to go Docs. They build over 150 homes a year, deliver countless bags of
food, pray for and visit thousands of hospitalized children; Honduran
Children’s Homes are so excited to see these groups. Vacation Bible Schools
and evangelism teams that are preaching, teaching and delivering God’s Word
to all they encounter, baptizing them into the Kingdom and changing their
spiritual lives forever. They plant Churches and build buildings, and
schools in communities that have none. They build playgrounds for children.
They play tournaments and even put on carnivals in communities that have no
idea what cotton candy and popcorn is. These groups have ministered to a
vast amount of people. But of course the most amazing thing is how they
themselves are transformed. Many Torchers leave Honduras having found the
Jesus they were looking for. A Savior that they can walk with on a daily
basis, a Savior that cares enough to use them for His Glory. They leave
Honduras with a renewed sense of purpose and longing to serve the Lord, and
this is the greatest gift they encounter. Many of these Torcher’s are
changed forever. Several of them have returned to be missionaries and school
teachers. Some have gotten married in Honduras and still some have proposed
and the girls said “yes” to the question. All in all this adventure into
ministry has changed many lives; it has certainly changed mine and my
families. God has continued to bless and lead us where he wants us to go.
Clinic in Santa Ana
Which brings me to the Clinic that is almost ready in Santa Ana that will
give continuous free medical care to those in need to seven surrounding
communities that total some 15,000 people. Gayle Davidson’s dream of having
a clinic that will reach many people as the preacher from the Santa Ana
Church of Christ will be evangelizing all that come there for help. Good
plan Huh? The clinic will be staffed by Some Honduran Docs that will donate
pro bono consultations. We will also be working with various Doctor groups
from the States that will come and help with running the clinic.
Just this last week a group of Docs came to evaluate the possibility of
doing free surgeries in the country. We met with the Minister of Health and
he approved this program and recommended us to the newest hospital in the
country in a town called Danli. The facility was just completed by a
Foundation in Spain at a cost of $19,000,000. It is a one hundred and fifty
bed hospital with three, state of the art, operating rooms, and two, state
of the art, ICU units. When we met with the Doctors that run the hospital
they were so excited to be getting this kind of cooperation and we intend to
bring our first surgical team in March if all goes as planned. How exciting
is that. Being that there are very few groups that are approved for
surgeries from outside nations.
Tattoo Removal
And today, 30 minutes before boarding the plane we signed a special
agreement with the First Lady, The Director of Anti-Gang and Rehabilitative
and Reintegration services and IRC to purchase, manage and administer a
Tattoo Removal Yag-Q Laser. This program is designed to give rehabilitated
ex-gang members the ability to return to a normal life. Under the current
Honduran Law, if you are caught with any gang related tattoo you are
automatically incarcerated for a minimum of four years. This has drastically
reduced the gang population and more and more are looking to get out of
gangs and get back to a normal life. This will be a great ministry because
all the rehab centers are run by Christian organizations and must go through
a two year rehabilitative process before they can be considered for Tattoo
removal.
Other Ministries
God continues to open doors of opportunity and we are doing all we can to
meet the many needs that are revealed to us. We have always tried to listen
to the Spirit when it comes to the ministries we are involved in. These
times are no different. We are praying that the current political party will
win the elections that are to happen on Nov. 27th. The future of TORCH and
our other Honduran ministries are securely in place. Our ability to receive
containers without them being taxed has saved ministries over $45,000 in
taxes. Our free warehouse that we are able to have through the ministry of
health has been invaluable. We have received over 20 containers a year that
are full of help for the poor. God has provided us with huge resources that
many of you have been involved in making happen and for that we are
eternally grateful. These ministries could never be realized without your
prayers, time and finances. Many of you have sacrificed beyond the call of
duty. I am asking you to continue your support of the Hines family so that
we may continue to be involved in the works of God whether we are in
Honduras or in the States.
Future Plans
As you all are aware, I was called to assist with disaster relief effort in
New Orleans. I have been going back and forth from Honduras since September.
We have been working with the Tammany Oaks Church of Christ and there is an
ongoing need there to continue the outreach. After much prayerful
consideration, Gena and I have decided to base our family out of New Orleans
until these needs are met. We don’t like for our family to be apart for such
long periods of time and I feel more secure having them watched over here in
the states while I go back and forth. Dalton and Dylan will be enrolled in a
Christian School in Mandeville and I will be traveling back and forth to
Honduras, being there at least a week a month. The work in Honduras will
continue, we are just expanding our missions to include disaster relief and
ministering to people in need here in our own country.
In being involved in the Katrina effort, many of us Volunteers realized that
there are resources that are lacking in our fellowship concerning the
disaster response effort. We intend to create, through the coordination of
over 1,800 volunteers, numerous regional response teams that will assist
Churches for indefinite period of times in the management of volunteer
groups and resources to bring the affected area help while assisting those
churches to bear the burden of helping out their community and the people
they serve. These response teams would come complete with Counselors,
Evangelist, workers, young and old excited to sacrifice some time and energy
for those in need. These teams will come totally self sufficient with cooks
and mobile kitchens, equipment and trucks and a continued line of resources
to help all those affected by the tragedy. We believe that with our
logistical and coordination skills that have been developed in Honduras that
we are can bring a lot of experience to this endeavor.
It is our desire to be a part of a new ministry that has been revealed to us
and many others. This ministry is a response and management team that will
coordinate all resources available at any given time. Please pray that God
will continue to use us as He wills to bring glory and honor to His name.
None of the work would have been possible without your prayers and financial
support. We hope that you will continue to be a part of the work that has
been set out for us. Should you have any other questions concerning this new
direction of our ministry feel free to write me at waywalker@msn.com and I
will attempt to answer any questions you might have.
Running with you to win the prize,
Tim, Gena, Dalton and Dylan Hines
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