Aiken, South Carolina            Presbyterian Church (USA)     

Hurricane Mitch hits Honduras in October, 1998	One of the 35 homes that have been built since 1999.

South Aiken Presbyterian Church began our foreign mission to Quimistan, Honduras in response to Hurricane Mitch in 1999.  We went first to assist in the rebuilding of homes.  Since then we have established a "Sister Church" relationship with The Agape Church.  And a non-profit foundation, Honduras Agape Foundation, has been established to include the many churches and global areas that support our mission work. Working together we have built a water tower and clinic, 35 homes for church members, an industrial kitchen and four classrooms to add to their current facility along with a well, which provides potable water.

Our outreach has grown to include the construction of a school in a neighboring village; sanitation facilities for three other schools; and the creation of Agape Promises --  a program that encourages children to stay in school through sponsorship.  Our first four seniors have graduated from high school and we hope to establish a college scholarship program in cooperation with the local community.

One of the most fulfilling programs is the provision of fluoride and anti-parasitic medications to 2000 children twice a year.  And the hiring of a doctor to man the clinic which we support with needed medications.

You can get involved: Please pray for our mission effort.

·         Plan to go on a mission trip. (see below for trip dates.)

·         Serve on a committee.
If you are interested in serving in the work of the mission, you may serve on a committee.  We have committees set up for construction, fund raising, community awareness, and many more.

·         Give a donation.
All gifts are tax deductible and can be made as an honorarium or memorial gift.

·         Sponsor a child in Quimistan for "The Lily of the Valley Feeding Program" at the Agape Church.  If you are interested in sponsoring a child, you may call Compassion International at (800) 336-7676 or visit the web site at www.compassion.com.  Please tell them you are interested in sponsoring a child for "The Lily of the Valley Feeding Program" in Quimistan, Honduras.  These are children the mission team members meet and worship with each trip.  You can become a vital part of their life without leaving Aiken.

 2008 trip dates:

January 17-27, 2008 - Successfully provided VBS to 200 children; eye exams for 250 persons; fluoride to 150 children; and made significant progress on the sanitation facility for a village school.

March 26-April 5, 2008 - focus on dental and construction

June 11-21, 2008 -focus on construction (other projects pending)

July 9-19, 2008 -focus on construction (other projects pending)

For more information, go to www.hondurasagape.com.  

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