As many of you may know, I've been on 4 medical mission trips to Tegucigalpa, Honduras over the past 5 years. And now, I have been given another opportunity to go again this November! I will be going with Operation New Life/ Global Health Outreach, with Dr. Mike Calfee, Dr. Doug Huene, and several other orthopedic surgeons. I will be leading the prayer team. Our team will work at Hospital Escuela, the 1800 bed teaching hospital run by the Medical School and government in the capital city of Tegucigalpa. Team participants will work alongside Honduran surgeons, surgical residents, anesthesiologists, operating room nurses, and other hospital staff to partner with and offer training in surgical procedures that allow them to advance their skills and provide an increased level of care after the team departs. Personal relationships are built with Hondurans that often allow team members to have conversations leading to spiritual discussions and an understanding of the love and truth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. There is ample opportunity for one to "live out their faith" as they are observed moving about the hospital. The team also has an active prayer ministry within the hospital, often called "the Heart of the Team". Members of the prayer team make daily rounds visiting patients and their families throughout the hospital offering physical and spiritual hope through prayer and by providing small items for personal hygiene, Spanish Bibles, toys for children, and praying for particular needs. We also minister to children on all the children’s floors. Here are links to 2 blog posts I've made about my past mission trips to Honduras: https://4smyths.wordpress.com/2014/11/11/tuesdays-with-sarah-the-untouchables/ https://4smyths.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/tuesdays-with-sarah-another-cup-of-honduras-yes-please/ Our trip dates are November 3rd - 11th of this year. I've been blessed to have generous people help me make this trip over the years. I am now asking for your help again. I am asking you to join my prayer support team and also to prayerfully consider joining my financial support team. I need to raise approximately $2,000 for the trip and, if the Lord so leads you, I am asking you to contribute whatever amount He places in your heart. You can now donate online. When you click the Donate Here button, you can choose my name from the dropdown list. As part of the prayer team, please pray for protection for the team, as well as grace in all situations and conversations as we minister to people from a very different culture. Feel free to call me with any questions you may have. My number is 205-245-7804. Thank you for considering being a part of this tremendously exciting ministry with me. In Christ, Sarah Smyth