We all gathered by the river for our third church baptism at Calvary Pena Blanca.

          Members that I have know for a long time came forward...I had the blessed honor of baptizing.

                                     We remember that water does not save us but Jesus does.

        Asst. Pastors Oscar and Adam were helping. The spring waters were wonderful and refreshing.

       Walter one of our beloved young adults publicly demonstrated his love and following of the Lord Jesus Christ..............Pastor  Chris

Maria's MRI shows that there is no CANCER ! Maria E. Rivera at HIS service

A very special note and prayer for Maria E. Rivera, please. Maria has been diagnosed with Hepatitis "C". If hepatitis "C" is not eradicated it can lead to cancer of the liver. Maria most likely contracted Hepatitis "C" in the mission field. She would not ask for sympathy. But she does ask for prayers during the year long trial of meds-injections and the separation that it will cause from husband (Pastor Chris) and the Honduran children she ministers to with heart and soul. The children miss her dearly and ask for her all the time. Please pray for Maria and Chris as they will go through this year long trial "together". The treatment will be intense. Pastor Chris will stay in Honduras and continue to be  used by the Lord at Calvary Pena Blanca. Pray please for strength as unexpected curves occur during this time.

2012 FALL update Calvary Pena Blanca

The Calvary Youth had fun in the rain

             Five minutes up the road of Calvary Pena Blanca, ground breaking of the new orphanage took off.

              The visiting team from Palm City, Fla. took part in washing dishes, for children at risk, El Tigre

              Children of El Tigre, waiting their turn to get an animal balloon.

 Assisting Pastor Oscar Montes, shows his hidden talent and plays a worship song.

Pastor Chris has a buddy for life, as Tanner boy awaits a tidbit snack.

2012 Summer Update Calvary Pena Blanca

Youth Nite has been doing well and growing, food always helps. We have been blessed as we have students from the Baptist Seminary helping to teach.

 Our youth are eager to sing  praise songs, it is our prayer for Youth Leaders from the States to come.

Church is doing well, our prayer is for a bus or a van to bring members to and from our services.

 We are proud to have Pastor Martin joining us in additional to outreach ministry. We have been experiencing large numbers of people coming to church as we Link Up with Henry Melgar and Salt and Light ministry. It is the case of" one hand washing the other". Pastor Chris and Assistant Oskar of Calvary Pena Blanca are excited to see what the Lord is going to do, it is amazing what HE has done!

 Visiting Pastor Martin and Calvary Pena Blanca's Asst. Oskar, standing in the wings to offer prayer.

 Moving to a side note Lake Yojoa Bilingual School is out for the summer and the pressure is off, allowing a few of us a little free time to catch our breath.

 For those of you that might want to know, this is what a baby pineapple looks like (growing in Pastor's yard)

 Tears and Hugs flowed freely as students said good-by to their teachers that would not be returning to LYBS.

As more local people come to the church they have been meeting needs by volunteering to do finish work in and around the building.

This is a picture of a serving angel, preparing food and snacks for Friday Nite Youth, Calvary Pena Blanca.

This is Henry from Salt and Light Ministry (Missions) a good friend and worship singer for Calvary Pena Blanca.

 Today church was full with about 60 children in Nursery and Sunday School.

 Pastor Martin was the invited speaker and his son Henry translated, our goal is to always have bilingual services.

Irene Trujillo was one of the beloved teachers at LYBS she will be leaving soon and she will be missed by the staff and students alike, God bless you Ms Trujillo thank you for answering a call to serve unselfishly, the children were blessed by your hard work.

Labor Day brought us to San Pedro Sula

and we walked right into the Labor Day Ralley

Honduran style. It was interesting. Maria mentioned

that all the activity brought back memories!

Youth Team

Please keep us in prayer as we make and meet new changes, sometimes the changes can be fun to watch unfold.
We are using the kitchen more as our circle of friends come from here and there some are old friends some are new.
Little friends are eager to help make tortillas and beans for Youth Nite.

Youth band warmup, debuts for Sunday Service.

Friday nite youth group is under new management and we ask the Lord to direct us.We will continue to seek all that God has for us to present, God first then sometimes hotdogs.
These young ladies have sweet voices, and we are glad to have them aboard.
Please pray for God to intercede and be "us" as we pursue Him.

Water "shed" and water "control" are huge factors that we must figure in when we build a large structure, like a church.We finally have something that should work for a long season.
Our hope is that the gravel will pull the water away slowly and with even and natural distribution.
PVC that carries water in and out will be covered and protected.
Here is the final outcome, looks nice and provides a good walking path to the restrooms.

Some might say there is a resemblance, but ...... i think "Tanner boy" has better poise.
Chris.

Please keep us in prayer as we now lead our youth.

It has been a long season of growth. We wait on the Lord as He will guide our next season. We pray for this in the name of Jesus, who has always provided for us, Amen Chris and Maria Rivera, Calvary at Pena Blanca

Pastor Chris hanging out with some of the youngsters in Calvary Pena Blanca. The idea started when Doctors told Chris to exercise more to improve heart health and lose weight the later is harder. So one thing led to another and now we are working out and boxing in the church!

Medical outreach at Calvary Pena Blanca