Utila Report from a member of Bucket’s Team.
Fantabulous – a new word created since none I know can describe
the trip to Utila. It means “A God Thing.”*The Memorial
Service for Larry Pitts was a tremendous blessing to the local
people of Utila who attended the service – and to every member
of the team. Renea, Larry’s daughter, was a part of the team
and a  real blessing to us all. She had more “God moments” all
during the week than can be mentioned here. Her Dad’s presence
was very real among us as we picked up His passion and ministered
to the people of Utila. His spirit rests in the waters around the
dock at Rubi’s Inn. His friend, Bucket stayed in the room
where Larry went to met Jesus. A dream hasn’t ended – it
has actually only begun. Thank you Larry Pitts for helping pave
the way. It’s a God Thing!
*People were ministered to medically and spiritually. God used
someone, sometime, to open the minds of three individuals who saw
their need for a Savior. On Wednesday night in devotion I shared
my desire to pray with “just one” to receive Jesus
as their personal Savior on the trip. The very next day – before
lunch – I was able to pray with not just one, not two – but
three different people who were ripe and ready to become a Christian.
Lexie, Gail and Patricia on the Cays Island were saved  that morning
thanks to some who came before us and planted a seed, then someone
else watered that seed, - their efforts were realized that morning
as we prayed together. God gives the increase! It’s a God
Thing!
*The Honduran people became real, with faces, names and needs.
Some of them were Juan Carlos – 2 years old who lives in
the dump area at LaCeiba. He stole all our hearts! Michelle, a
worker at the restaurant where we ate, she needs our prayers. Alexandrea
and her mother who lives in the swamp area (Campernoda )on Utila – beautiful
people. Amanda of LaLoma who has a great desire to know more about
the Scripture. Melvin, Maria and Vernando – A mother, father
and young child who were eager to accept the Bible and pray with
us. Janet and The congregation at the Methodist Church in Utila – we
participated in a walk down the middle of town with the children
in a Sunday School celebration. They carried banners and flags
that said things like “we love Jesus.” They sang and
had a great time – we did also! The Cross carrying through
town yielded many opportunities to witness to people. Precious
- who showed up and helped out. Sally who is a great  “tool” in
God’s toolbox. Fabbie – who played in the yard and
made us smile. She and her mother were neighbors to Larry Pitts
while he was at Rubi’s Inn. Heather – We met Heather
on the boat from LaCeiba to Utila. She visited the clinic with
a great physical need. She was touched by the compassion of the
medical team.
*A special thanks to Marlene, Florence, Donna, Brent, Doris, Patrick,
Nelly, Rosa, Tony, the Guffys and Sis. Eleanor for all your support
and help!
So, what actually happens on a Mission Experience? Perhaps the
greatest thing is what happens to the Missionary. “It’s
a God Thing!” |
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