A Reflection - Our 10th Anniversary!

Our 10-year anniversary of missionary service in Honduras was a significant milestone, offering an opportunity to reflect on the past decade, recognize achievements, & look forward to the future. 

LOOKING BACK….

Last year's anniversary was an opportunity to reminisce about the past ten years, highlighting key events, challenges overcome, & significant achievements in our missionary work. A mission trip teaches us that the world does not revolve around us, & that we may be built for a higher purpose. Deacon Mike Mims took this to heart; a trailblazer & pure catalyst for many charitable causes including serving as the founder of our very own mission. There would absolutely no Honduran mission without Deacon Mike! Each year we take his spirit with us as we return to Honduras!

 

SOURCE AND SUMMIT

Deacon Mike & Father Luta providing spiritual nourishment, infusing our missionaries & the villagers in Honduras with God’s saving grace; strengthening all in their faith journey.

CELEBRATING IMPACT….

Throughout the past ten years, our initiatives in health, nutrition, education, & faith have developed & shifted to best match the needs of the Honduran communities we serve. Through our experience, we’ve come to learn that, when done correctly, mission trips actually can make the world a better place - well at least from our perspective, the few remote villages we serve high atop a mountain. They help us learn from one another, build each other up, plus develop compassion & empathy for our neighbors. Through our mission trips, we can empower the communities we serve, learn about the world around us, develop into stronger leaders, plus understand how to serve & share our faith more effectively.

FORMING SPECIAL BONDS

Deacon Mike’s ability to make a special connections with everyone he encountered is what truly made him exceptional - whether it was the people he served or everyone who served alongside him!

HONORING INDIVIDUALS….

It's a time to celebrate the dedication & impact of special individuals who made vital contributions that led to the success of our mission! All were part of the very first trip with Deacon Mike & are still active in the Honduran mission today. The leaders & members/advisors of the core team who mentor the next generation of missionaries & carry Deacon Mike’s passion with them!

  • Kate Mims - Founder; current mission consultant.

  • Cathy Neill - Pharmacist; current mission advisor.

  • Michelle Rieger - Core Team / Travel; serves as a Catechetical lead while on mission.

  • Leon Rieger - Core Team / Financial; serves dual roles in Logistics as a driver & Catechetical.

  • Graciela Mayorga - Translator; current mission advisor.

  • Juan Mayorga - Core Team / Honduran Ambassador; serves in Logistics as a driver.

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Seems improbable today, how on earth did they fit all on one tiny bus? It’s quite easy when its the very first mission trip, compact & nimble…these are the originals (OG’s) who followed Deacon Mike & defied the odds!

DEFINING FUTURE GOALS & INSPIRING FUTURE GENERATIONS….

Now is the perfect time to set new goals, develop strategies, inspire the next generation of missionaries & refine our approach to missionary work for the next decade. As we move forward, Our “Mission 365” plan of action focuses on what we can do to provide medical assistance all-year round similar to what we have achieved through our faith & education initiatives. Through our partnership with the Trujillo parish, we have built churches in the villages plus provide financial support to allow priests & nuns to make recurring visits. In terms of education, we have built schools in the villages, a computer lab, support students tuition, room & board as they achieve more as well as supplement teacher salaries so children in each village has access to a primary & secondary education. As believers, we are called to actively spread God's words & love to make a positive difference in the world!