Operation Andrew will involve the entire ministry (all seven churches) in Choluteca. The goals are to increase God's kingdom by increasing prayer for others, awakening joy, consolidating learning, and producing spiritual maturity.  We are sending Alain and Brian to be ambassadors for Christ and represent Grace Church in this International Outreach.

In Ephesians 4:12, the apostle Paul writes about the purpose of Christian ministry: “to equip God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” This verse underscores the central role of serving one another with humility and love in the biblical view of ministry.

Brian, Alain, and Pastor Fidel will put together a daily schedule of our plans and post daily updates on our Facebook Page.

Every person in the Church, even those who are not members, can participate in this plan of prayer and action to win others for Christ. “Operation Andrew” is a reminder of our commitment to prayer.

This program operates in three parts:
Part 1: Preparation: to pray for people, witness to them, and invite them to services.
Part 2: Implementation: to gather names and addresses for evangelistic visitation.
Part 3: Ongoing: because those who are converted will have direct contact with the Church, as they are family members, friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc., of one of the members.

STEP 1: Write down the name of the person you want to reach for Christ. Pray earnestly for each of them.
STEP 2 Show your laminated "Operation Andrew" card to each person with their name written on it, so they see that you have them on your prayer list.
STEP 3 Ask them if they have any specific needs for which they need you to pray. It is important that the person feels that you are also interested in their personal needs and problems.
STEP 4 Invite the person to your home. Make the person feel appreciated by you.
STEP 5 Inform them and invite them to the worship service at your church. Tell them that you would like them to be a special guest at that event.
STEP 6 If, after all, the person has not received Christ as their Savior, inform them that some friends will be coming to visit their home. Ask for the opportunity to bring them over.
STEP 7 If the person receives Christ, continue to encourage them through your testimony so that they can see Christ in you. The way a Christian lives—how they pray, read the Bible, participate in church, how they behave in their daily life—in short, they will learn from what they see and become your spiritual children. Therefore, love them, care for them, and teach them.

Child sponsorship is one way to make a real difference for one boy or girl in need. As a sponsor, you’ll demonstrate God’s love and transform a child’s life by helping to remove obstacles that poverty places in their path. Plus, you’ll help their community and our sister church—Iglesia de El Camino y La Verdad in   Choluteca, Honduras — to become a better place to live and worship.  

Sponsorships provide financial assistance for educational purposes to children in remote areas of Choluteca, Honduras. Sponsorships are necessary because most of the children are very poor and cannot afford school clothes and supplies to attend public school. The alternative is to work in fields, make bricks or worse - nothing!  This year we hope to provide sponsorships for 110 children from the seven churches of The Way and The Truth. $125 will sponsor a child for 1 year.  ALL 110 children have been sponsored to date. Thank you so much!

What does $125 per year per child cover?   

Kindergarten (Pre-Primary): This is a huge aspect of our program. Students learn from volunteer teachers from the churches very basic reading and writing skills, how to interact with other students, and preparation for 1st grade: These teachers receive a small stipend for their efforts and classrooms are (usually in the church or Sunday School rooms). Books and supplies are provided with these funds.
1st - 9th grade (Primary School): School books, uniforms, and supplies
10th - 12th grade: (High or Secondary School) School books, supplies and some expenses

Facts about the program and the importance of your support:

• If children cannot afford their uniforms or books, they are not allowed to attend school.
• The Honduras government provides free school up to the 9th grade, only if a child can afford a uniform and books.
• In Honduras, when a child completes the 6th grade, they will frequently drop out.
• Some outlying areas where the churches are located provide education through 9th grade. Attendance in High School requires travel into a nearby city or town.
• Drop-out rates are high because students need to work to bring income to their families.
• High School is more like vocational school, focusing on the students’ abilities and interests.

Thank you for your gifts and prayers for the children of our sister church in Choluteca, Honduras! These children attend one of the seven churches of The Way and The Truth Ministry.