Torch Villa Nuevo Tiempo

Another beautiful day in Honduras. The group before us worked the the rain for 2 weeks straight, we have not had a problem. God is good. Today we are working in a new cummunity "Villa Nuevo Tiempo. The town generally seems respectful and polite. As usual, other members of the community come to help carry wood or do whatever they can even if it is not their house. The sense of community that we have lost in the states is impressive. Everyone is all about relationships. They watch each other's backs, children and generally pitch it to do what needs to be done. It reminds me of the early church. When there was a need, you found a way to help meet the need, even if you do not know the person.

Today we built 2 houses. One was built by the labors in the states of the Tomlinson family. A family that is awesome in every way. I have personally had the privilege of being with the kids as they grew up in youth group. The house is in memory of Jack Tomlinson. The father of the family who died some years ago. No one has forgotten him as he left his footprints everywhere. You can see him in the trees at church and simple things that he spent every day doing and serving. He raised a bunch of great kids with his wife Mary. The man never stopped and never turned down a opportunity to served. He worked endless on things people never knew were being done of by whom. A true man of God in every way. He was a strong advocate of the Torch work and missionary work in general and was a positive influence on all out lives. We miss you Jack! You just housed a family that had nothing. A single mom and her daughter.

The other home was sponsored by a matching fund at Microsoft through the dedicated efforts of Steve and Beth Lindsey. These extra funds enable us to give more people a place to live. We greatly appreciate this program. Thank you Microsoft!

Part of our group laid footers and put up cinder block on the new school, a summer long program sponsored by Sonquest. This will literally change the lives of the entire community. 

THANKYOU MICROSOFT!!

WE MISS YOU JACK