If you've ever wondered why the ministry is called Sowers4Pastors instead of Sowers4SomethingElse, the current state of affairs in Honduras sums up the answer perfectly. The latest situation with Covid-19 is a poignant example of why the Sowers family firmly believes in supporting pastors, which allows the pastors, in turn, to support their communities.
Allen pointed out, "At this time, we are totally blocked off from all but about five of our churches. If we were trying to work in the communities personally, it would be impossible for us to get to most of them."
The current situation with the sponsorship centers reinforces the importance of having Sunday school teachers and pastors right there with boots on the ground. When they hear about someone in need in their area, they are right there to help. This goes beyond offering meals to malnourished children. If someone needs to get into a hospital, for instance, the pastors will be there to help find a way.
The pastors are also able to offer comfort to people at this time. If people are seeking an eternal solution, neither Allen nor Russell could get to them. The indigenous pastors are able to fulfill their roles and lead people to hope in Christ. This is the reason for the Sowerses' desire to equip the indigenous pastors.
Some of the pastors involved with the feeding centers have received special permission to send uncooked food home with kids, for their families to use in their homes, because they can't hold large gatherings. This works because the pastors have relationships with the families, and know which ones have the most pressing needs. The places that are able to feed kids are doing so in small, makeshift feeding areas.
Sowers4Pastors was fortunate to have been given a large quantity of anti-diarrhea food and baby formula recently, which they have distributed through the pastors. In a lot of places, people don't have the capacity to get baby formula from the store now. Pastors are steeping in to help. Remember that many of the pastors have been equipped with motorcycles - meaning that they are better able to serve their congregations during this time.
On Friday of this week, a pastor showed up at the Sowerses' property, to pick up food for his feeding center in Nueva Esperanza. This was the first time a pastor has come since the quarantine began, and it was an encouraging sign, that he was able to make it to them.
It is exciting to see how God has prepared these provisions for his people! Please continue to pray for Sowers4Pastors, and the people of Honduras.
- posted by Christi
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Allen pointed out, "At this time, we are totally blocked off from all but about five of our churches. If we were trying to work in the communities personally, it would be impossible for us to get to most of them."
The current situation with the sponsorship centers reinforces the importance of having Sunday school teachers and pastors right there with boots on the ground. When they hear about someone in need in their area, they are right there to help. This goes beyond offering meals to malnourished children. If someone needs to get into a hospital, for instance, the pastors will be there to help find a way.
The pastors are also able to offer comfort to people at this time. If people are seeking an eternal solution, neither Allen nor Russell could get to them. The indigenous pastors are able to fulfill their roles and lead people to hope in Christ. This is the reason for the Sowerses' desire to equip the indigenous pastors.
Some of the pastors involved with the feeding centers have received special permission to send uncooked food home with kids, for their families to use in their homes, because they can't hold large gatherings. This works because the pastors have relationships with the families, and know which ones have the most pressing needs. The places that are able to feed kids are doing so in small, makeshift feeding areas.
Sowers4Pastors was fortunate to have been given a large quantity of anti-diarrhea food and baby formula recently, which they have distributed through the pastors. In a lot of places, people don't have the capacity to get baby formula from the store now. Pastors are steeping in to help. Remember that many of the pastors have been equipped with motorcycles - meaning that they are better able to serve their congregations during this time.
On Friday of this week, a pastor showed up at the Sowerses' property, to pick up food for his feeding center in Nueva Esperanza. This was the first time a pastor has come since the quarantine began, and it was an encouraging sign, that he was able to make it to them.
It is exciting to see how God has prepared these provisions for his people! Please continue to pray for Sowers4Pastors, and the people of Honduras.
- posted by Christi
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