Ministry at Escuapa

          Escuapa is a rural area southeast of Danli, about an hour and 15 minutes from Danli by vehicle.  The community, destroyed by flooding of the San Francisco River during Hurricane Mitch, was relocated to an area on a bluff with a beautiful view high above the river.  A church sanctuary has been built and there is a small wooden building that serves as a temporary shelter, clinic, etc.  There is no electricity at this site.

          Efraim Sosa is a Lay Leader from Danli serving this community and congregation.  There is currently a public health service building being constructed directly across the road from the church by the Honduras Ministry of Health.

Current Ministries

 Providing food and clothing to people of limited resources. 

 Providing scholarships to children so they can attend public school.

       Weekly Schedule:

            Tuesday     6:00 p.m.    Worship service

            Thursday    6:00 p.m.    Bible Study

            Saturday    6:00 p.m.    Growth group

            Sunday      3:00 p.m.    Worship with preaching service, and Sunday School for children   

Needs and Plans

           To construct a Sunday School building.  Classes currently meet outside under a tarp.

           To construct a parsonage building on the site next to the church.

           Install windows in church building.

           Install tile floor in church building. 

           To develop and strengthen small groups within the Church.

           To provide medical care and resources to the community and surrounding area in partnership with
                      the new health service building across the road.

Updated 18 January 2003