September 10th is the official Day of the Child in Honduras — but for Sowers4Pastors, the celebration can’t be contained to just one day. With 2,600 children across 27 communities, the festivities will stretch over an entire week of cakes, games, piñatas, songs, and joy.
In case you’re new here (or just need a refresher), here’s why this day matters so much.
Why Day of the Child Matters
Maybe you’re someone who celebrates your birthday with cake, candles, and a little hoopla. Or maybe you prefer a quiet day with minimal fuss. Either way, you probably know when your birthday is.
That’s not always the case for the kids S4P serves.
“Sometimes we ask the kids for their birthdays when registering them,” Alejandro explained, “and they have no idea. So we ask the parents — but often, they don’t know either. And you can’t celebrate a birthday if you don’t know when it is.”
What about Christmas? For many families, that’s coffee harvest season. Parents often bring the whole family to work in the fields to earn much-needed income. So while the work is essential, it also means Christmas often slips by without celebration. Without the Day of the Child, an entire childhood could pass with little to no festivity.
Because it falls during the school year, the Day of the Child is celebrated at the schools. Sowers4Pastors comes alongside the school and helps make the day extra special!
From an Idea to a Movement
When Alejandro and Secia first joined Sowers4Pastors, they committed to celebrating children in a big way. That first year, they packed up cakes and goodie bags and spent an exhausting but joy-filled week visiting the 21 communities served at that time.
By last year, volunteers from their church in Tegucigalpa joined in — 12 people, including their pastor. This year, 16 volunteers are already signed up to spend a week bringing joy to kids they’ve never met, but who are deeply loved by God.
Pizza, Piñatas, and Pure Joy
Some things never change: S4P always arrives with cakes, goodie bags, piñatas, games, songs, dancing, and a Bible lesson. The schools pitch in with decorations and meals.
But this year, there’s something new. Last year, the pastor from Tegucigalpa said, “Why don’t we bring pizzas for the kids? Let’s do that next year.”
Alejandro admitted he chuckled privately at the thought — imagining the cost and logistics. But the pastor never forgot, and this year the church is raising funds to provide pizza for all 2,600 children. For many of them, it will be their very first slice of pizza. Can you imagine the delight?
More Than a Party
Behind the balloons and candy bags, the purpose is deeper.
“Our desire is that when these kids are grown, they remember that we celebrated the Day of the Child and that Jesus loves them,” Alejandro shared. “The kids in these communities don’t always receive the love that children in other places are used to. Parents are busy just trying to survive. In one teacher training, I asked 80 teachers how many of them received love as kids. Only four raised their hands. That reality hasn’t changed much. We want each child to know they are special, unique, and loved.”
This year’s goodie bags are already being assembled, filled with candy, cookies, chips, and a small toy. Volunteers and staff will divide into four teams, each covering a portion of the 27 communities in one week — ensuring every child is seen and celebrated.
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| Preparing goody bags for all 2600 children! |
Thank You for Making It Possible
Sowers4Pastors is deeply grateful for the sponsors and churches whose generosity makes this celebration possible. Please keep praying for the children, the volunteers, and the staff.
As Alejandro put it so beautifully:
“Pray for the Lord to give us the strength and wisdom to give these kids the right word, the right hug, and the right smile. We know God can change their lives. We are sure we are not just giving candies. We are changing destinies.”
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