Introducing the Newbies

Sowers4Pastors is pleased to introduce you to some new people who have come to help them out for this season. This is your formal introduction because you will undoubtedly see their names pop up in future blog posts. While each person is only committed to staying for a few months, there’s always the possibility that they will stick around for longer.

Picture of Michael and Marlena with their sponsored kids.
Can you spot the bonus RJ?

Husband and wife duo, Michael and Marlena, arrived from Kansas about a week ago. They are new empty-nesters who have decided to go off on their own adventures. Last year, when a team from The Well visited Honduras, Mike and Marlena extended their trip by arriving early and spending a few more weeks than the team. They planned to repeat that in 2022, but Sowers4Pastors contacted them to see if they would be interested in being part of the S4P staff for a short while. They’ve been helping out with driving and logistics. They’ve also been helping to organize the backpack shipment that arrived kind of late. They are staying with Rachel and it has been nice for her to have some help with the kids and unpacking the new house. The team from The Well is on the ground this week and next week, so Mike and Marlena are also hanging out with the people at the hotel right now. Their daughter in the States is expecting twins, so there’s a chance that they will receive a call to return home earlier than planned. In the meantime, they are making the most of every minute in Honduras.

On January 22, Caity, a new intern from Texas joined the staff. We recently talked about missionaries helping missionaries. Caity’s presence is an example of that. She originally applied to work with 61 Isaiah, but that organization had already filled their intern positions for the year. 61 Isaiah suggested that Sowers4Pastors contact her. Caity trained with YWAM and everyone at S4P is excited to utilize her experience and enthusiasm until she can join 61 Isaiah.

Caity also recommended someone else to serve as an intern with Sowers4Pastors. William, a young man from Texas, is scheduled to arrive on January 29. Caity and William will both be helping to do Bible lessons for some of the communities with sponsorship programs. Due to COVID disruptions, some of the programs have needed some more attention. Sending a gringo into communities to lead lessons gets a positive response. It also gives Sowers4Pastors more of a presence in the communities and they can make sure the lessons are done regularly. The interns will also be put to work in the office. Everyone is happy with the prospect of adding some youthful energy to mix.

I don't have photos of the new interns yet, so enjoy this photo
of a random macaw that was spotted on the coffee farm.

The initial COVID outbreaks created a time when everyone had to regroup and do things in a way that meant a lot less face-to-face contact. Now people are craving a return to normalcy. More hands on the ground will help Sowers4Pastors achieve that in their ministry.

- posted by Christi