This big fellow dropped in for a visit, he was a little grumpy because he was "molting" changing skin.

Mrs Rivera and I teach the Bible course this year and it has proven to be quite FUN, as we are studied in it. God help us to remain true.

We choose to keep active in our outreach, we use the church for multipurpose. Teachers and young men practice the art of "Defense". We do have fun.

We have pancakes and do a study every Saturday morning. We prefer good biblical references as we seek out a direction for the church.

This time a tree fell on the church Calvary Pena Blanca, it will continue to get worse please pray for the Lord's hand to help in repairs.

300 plus students will study English with the help of the Audio Bible a great help this season as we faced the wrath of hurricane Irene and frequent black outs of power, also,(below) Pastor Chris off loads medicine and helps do translations. Almost 500 people were treated by "Heart for Honduras" remote mission and I was blessed to help.
"Time out" with our loved great grand daughter, tell me?, who is soothing who? (USA)
Pastor Chris takes missions home to ABQ, as he teaches from Hebrews, at Calvary East.

Our grand daughter wanted to be baptized this summer 2011, so we did.
Summer events of 2011, more to come, we keep the Lord with us in all we do......pastor chris

Dear Friends and Family,

Much has happened since our last post, today is Sept 14 2011. As soon as Maria's administrative duties ended at Lake Yojoa Bilingual School, June 28 2011, we were off as fast as we could, to visit home.
Seeing our great grandchildren was one of many exciting reasons to visit Albuquerque. We spoke and taught at our home Calvary Church.
Another item on our "to do list" was follow through with a request of our grandchild, Alexandra, she wanted to be baptized by "Tata" and we
were more than happy to make it happen, in a little swimming pool in the backyard of her house with parents and family witnessing (my heart is always moved to see our young ones "grow"). Making new friends in
the Lord and touching bases with old friends in the Lord is a very crucial part of the Mission Work. One of our first encounters was with the ever present Local News Weather Caster, Steve Stucker, he is
genuine and we enjoyed the fellowship of he and his wife. The next move was to visit Hosanna Ministries, Faith Comes by Hearing- as we
continue our outreach of teaching ENGLISH in Honduras by means of Audio English-Spanish, Proclaimer Units provided by Hosanna. We will
reach more than 300 students from 3yrs to 12th grade, for 36 weeks of Teaching Bible with the direct aid of the Proclaimer, which are donated to the school. (see photos) This summer 2011, seemed to be one of the hotter seasons ever in the Southwestern USA and mid-northern Honduras. My leaving for Central America from the home I grew up in in
ABQ was harder this time as I leave my aging parents behind unable to say when if ever I will see them again. The relation between my father and myself over the past 10 years has grown very close. What a great
father the Lord has given me and it has taken Dad and myself this long to find this out. Our younger years were more "turbulent". Dad now serves mom (she-stricken with Alzheimer's) day and night, minute by minute. Their marriage of 62 years is a testimony to my hearts
yearning for their peace. This has been one of the more heart-testing seasons that I have ever been through. Coming back home to Honduras, we come to find one of our students family has had their lives taken in a senseless act of violence(more likely due to job promotion), that
all to often proliferates the fabric of this society today. Maria and I have made our mission to teach the basics of Jesus and pray that the
Spirit of the most High God, linger in the hearts of our students of this country, to grow in a true Christian manner. I want to take the time now to thank you the reader of this news letter for your prayers
and support. The bilingual school and the church, Calvary Pena Blanca, have both been in a new season of growth, with prayer, sweat, tears and joy. I was thinking the other day as I was asking the Lord for a
"mile marker", I would like to know how far we have come and how much further we have to go? Most of my heart's questions are answered in
His time. I also find that in the mission field I do not have to wait to long for an answer. Our volunteer church mission staff has increased by a family of four from the US and what a blessing Gordon and Lisa have been. It is always a trial to come to a new country and learn "new" things and find out all the things that you do not "know".
Our food ministry is at a good start and seems to be doing well. This afternoon we will be doing a "Soup and Prayer" midweek service. Sunday
Service continues to maintain as we will conclude in 1 Peter 5. Pray for this Pastor (Chris) and I will pray for you. If you wish to help support please click our Pay Pal badge or write and let me know how you are, perhaps you would like to come visit, reasonable prices and lodging
fees can be delivered. In His Service, Pastor Chris Rivera, Calvary Pena Blanca,
Honduras.

A Great Sunday May 2011

It was a beautiful day for a walk at the upper lake above Lake Yojoa, we had a great time!I was so glad on this particular Sunday, why?, because in attendance was a Muslim and a Hindu, and I got to tell them about God's grace and the finished work of Jesus Christ and how HE changed me. Study was James 4

First of all we prayed as we prepared for baptisms, in the background food was being cooked.Our first member gets dunked in the name of the Lord
Edwin our watch guard or "Watchie" made the seen in the name of our Lord.

Oskar's son was part of the celebration, we get to see them grow and go
Other family members were included in our day at the rio, Calvary Pena Blanca, Pastor Chris

This is our second baptism for Calvary Pena Blanca, the day was hot the rio was cool, our hearts were glad.Emely rededicated her relation
These children humble and simple were newly baptized, today as well
Sunday school teacher watching over a little one
10 were baptized, the ladies sit and reflect upon the day as food was served

People make a difference :

Continued random photos of our Sunday Service, final instructions on hitting the pinata by Oskar.A friendly hug from one of our little friends from the girls home.
Little helpers checking the hanging of our pinata, what a fun day today was.
A pot luck lunch brought alot of different and new foods to our local members and visitors.
Jose has been hanging around alot, we are glad to have him in the church.

Baby is the newest member of Allison's Girls Home, as we hear it the baby's mama had a brush with the law and now lives with the girls, Maria and I were so blessed to feed that little baby,(she is a little cutie).Calvary Pena Blanca Easter Sunday was great, had good attendance a pot-luck and pinata followed.
Allison and the Eternal Home Project graced us with there smiles, each and everyone.
Regular little members helping, before church starts, they love there Sunday School teachers Mr and Mrs Crespin.
Maria and all, checks the alter, dusts the chairs,sweeps, and greets visitors.

Once again we post our hearts from Honduras.

This is our 2nd pot luck lunch at Calvary Pena Blanca. We roasted meat on a grill of glowing coals with lots of side dishes, Honduran and North American. Can't wait for the next BBQ!Hope to have a full running cafe by this fall of 2011 pray for that please!

Here is yet another way to roast corn tortillas, thank you Maria!

Oskar does well when he roasts beef in his secret sauce....sure was tasty.

Ruby is now standing on two legs. A band of angles made sure of that. It will be some time before she learns how to own her new leg, but now she gets along as well as most with her new prosthetic leg. Praise the Lord He is good! There is nothing better than seeing our faith put into action.

I would like to present my friend Christofer Rose (in overalls) and co-laborer. Together they are forming a guitar making shop. The guitars are made by hand, using the fine wood that is available locally.
We are now accepting applications, if you wish to sign up. We consider groups of 4 or 5 friends, relatives, or just plain club or church members. Seriously, come to El Eden, Honduras and in 4 days we will show you how to craft your own stringed instrument (from the selections shown above). Kits will be precut and ready (to craft). Christofer Rose and Co-worker will be your guides, and you will be able to take your beautifully handcrafted guitar home.
El Eden is just over 1 hour from San Pero Sula, Honduras. Rooms and meals can be included in this same package, and you do have choices. This will be a unique experience .
Call Chris Rivera at 011 504 9908 7249 or Email at cmrivera0072@gmail.com for more info.