It's been one year already and we can't believe it, because it has flown by so fast.  God has been so good to us since arriving; he never ceases to amaze us in all that he does for us!  We can't wait to see what he has for us this coming year!

Shawn, Nancy, and Alexis Paul
Missionaries to Honduras

"THE WHOLE ENTIRE WORD HAS TO BECOME SUPREME IN OUR LIVES" - We have to continually apply the word to our lives to allow God to bring the change in our lives to move us forward!  As we do, it will take us to places we never knew we could or would be going! 

Recently we gave this little boy some shoes but they were to big. So he graciously gave them to his older brother. We promised him that we would let him pick out a pair of shoes that he wanted. So he found us today and we went shopping.


Nancy Paul
Missionary to Honduras

We had the pleasure of taking food into the mountains to help a woman that just recently lost her husband.  She is now raising 9 kids on her own.  This was a huge blessing to her and thank to all that contributed!!

Consider contributing to our "Feeding Program."  "Email" or donate directly to PayPal, "paypal account not required"

As I am sitting writing this, I just got done eating a full satisfying breakfast and we currently have a pot of beans cooking on the stove.  Honestly, I don't face hunger.  Never in my entire life have I gone without a meal because there just wasn't food to eat.  The closest I have come to hunger was while fasting, but as we all know, that is by choice and it's a spiritual journey for us.

My heart has been very heavy for those that are hungry; the ones that don't know where their next meal will be coming from.  I see it daily here in Honduras.  You can't go anywhere without seeing someone that is hungry.  While in a restaurant you will see little children selling corn dolls to the tourist.  My wife and I will ask them, "Usted tiene hambre" (Are you hungry).  Every time they will answer, "Yes."  We will then buy them a meal to eat.  To watch them engulf that meal is joyful, but heartbreaking.  We know it will only satisfy them for a couple of hours or so.  Then they will be hungry again.  When will they get their next meal? Is a question in our hearts.

It's so easy to focus our lives in areas that ignore the fact of hunger of those around us.  We get so busy with our:  work life; taking the kids to sporting events; the next latest greatest church event; and what's going to happen on our favorite TV show tonight.  But are there other things Jesus encourages us to do as well?  

Matt. 25:35 "For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home."

Jesus celebrated the fact that his disciples cared enough to reach out to those that are hungry.  He took note of it and made a point to express his joy and great pleasure that you cared for those that are in need.  I am going to share this story to not pat myself on the back.  Honestly, I don't need any back slapping for my ego, but I share this as a testimony and encouragement for others.  The other day a man from the mountains came to my home to work for me.  I had a few odd jobs around the house and I knew he could use the money.  When he came to my home, I put my hand on his shoulder (can't tell you exactly why) but as I did, I could feel his bone structure and there was very little muscle.  My heart just dropped.  Suddenly, I thought, "MAKE HIM BREAKFAST!!"  So, while he was outside working, I made him a full coarse meal (3 eggs, toast, beans, pineapple, coffee, and orange juice).  I joyfully set a place for him at the dining table.  When I called him in and he saw the meal, a big smile was on his face!!  He ate every bit of it and didn't leave one morsel on the plate.

There are two things that occurred at that moment.  My friend was blessed to have a meal in his body.  To sustain him further for the work he was about to do that day.  But I got to share in something Jesus expects me to do for those less fortunate.  There is a spiritual blessing that I will be able to partake of.   Prov. 22:9 says, "Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor."  The bible says, I am blessed because of my generosity and I fed my friend that is less fortunate!  Do I encourage people to give to the poor "just to get"?  Absolutely not, I think that is under false pretenses, it gets into the trappings of giving "just to get" (that's a whole other subject).  I think it must be a matter of the heart, just wanting to do so, just to do so!  But there is nothing wrong with coming to the realization of the results of your "just doing so, just to do so" and that is you are blessed!  And knowing of your spiritual blessings brings bubbles of joy and peace up within your heart.  It begins to set a precedence in your life and to pour more so into others than of yourself.  We begin to attain a greater focus upon Christ and our natural selfishness fades away.

I share all of this to encourage my readers to do one thing.  Slowdown!!!  Take some time to ponder and meditate on hunger.  Ask God to reveal his truth to you.  Ask him to show you what your part is.  What are you to do for those around you or a faraway land in regards to hunger?  It all starts there, but then be bold enough to act upon it.  It's great to think about it, but doing it makes an actual changes in someone else's life.

For example, today, Pastor Favio, Nancy, and I will be going to the market to purchase food for a family that just lost their father; a mother with nine children!  This was made possible by our monthly donors that specifically give to our feeding program.  We give them that avenue that they were looking for to make a difference in hunger.  I encourage you to find an avenue that God directs you too!

Pray this was a blessing to you and inspires you to be challenged to make a difference in stopping hunger.  You may not be able to stop it completely, but you can do your part.


Shawn Paul
Missionary to Honduras
shawn@morningstarmissions.org

No more holes in their roof!!  Praise God!!  This was such a blessing for us in many way, but what was more touching than anything was seeing many from the community come together and help.  We were able to replace their roof through the donations of Randy and Marisa Peterson.

"WE HAVE TO KNOW WHO GOD IS" - So many say they know who God is, but do they really?  Are they building their own golden calf?  There own self designed God?  Or do they serve the one true God of His written Word?

Since we started children's church in La Laguna, these kids have gone from non-responsive and very shy to fun loving active participating kids. They are learning so much as well. During our reviews of last week, they know the answers!! God is soooo awesome, it just warms our hearts to be a part of this!!


Nancy Paul
Missionary to Honduras

The corn harvest in La Laguna and surrounding areas was not what it was expected to produce.  We are getting more and more requests for help in feeding the hungry.  Our goal is to help those in need.  At this time we are able to help a limited number of people, but needing to help so many more and to provide more than usual.  

Our goal is to raise $290, this will help us to buy corn, beans, and rice.  Please consider partial or all.  To donate, contact me directly, "Email" or donate directly to PayPal, "paypal account not required"

Praise the Lord!!  The waterlines are laid and the family has water at their home.  This was a wonderful day and it was special to spend it with this young family installing the waterline.  They were so happy to have this updated convenience right in their home.  Thank you to the Walkers and Synders for providing the money needed to make this happen!!

THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN FUNDED 10/20/2014

I don't mean to be crude here, but how many farmers do you know would put their animals in this type of structure, but this family lives in it!  It just breaks my heart to see them in this kind of condition especially the amount of rain we have been receiving lately.

Our plan is to replace their entire roof and then take the old roofing and enclose the walls for better protection.  This is such a simple project that can be completed with such little money; it will add a little bit more comfort from the elements and security for the family.

We have estimated that it will take approximately $230 to replace the roof and wood timbers for trusses.  We are now collecting donations, you can donate partial or all.  To donate, contact me directly, "Email" or donate directly to PayPal, "paypal account not required"