We are so blessed to have children who understand the call to be missionaries. Right before we left the states, we were able to go to the tropical zoo in ClevelandIt is always hard to say good-bye, but they are great about keeping in touch, especially about our grandchildren's latest feats. This past weekend we were so blessed to hear that Quinn, who is 3 &1/2, had accepted the Lord! .

Colin (two years old) and Quinn (3 & 1/2 years old). 

Larry was recognized as a pastor in the Honduras Holiness church last Friday, January 15. He was ordained at the church's annual conference in Tegucigalpa, along with two other men. The executive committee of our Shalom church even made the trip into Tegucigalpa for the ceremony. Everyone was so impressed by this gesture. In spite of the car problems they had, they said they were blessed to be there.

The executive committee of the Shalom church.

The Davila family were representatives sent to the church's annual conference by the Shalom church. It was VERY COLD to us there, since we are used to 90+ degree weather. It was in the 50's most of the week, with misty rain some nights. 

17 year old Arleth and 4 year old Kelin, brother and sister, both celebrated their birthdays before going to the pastor's annual conference. 

It has been a blessing to return to Honduras and see how the church here in Choluteca is doing. The new Shalom church continue to visit and lead the groups at "7 de Mayo", "San Jeronimo", "La Cuchilla", and "La Bonanza". Chacho and Jorge are the two members of our church who drive the people out to the villages for services. We were also blessed to have Tom and Ellen Dunbar, retired from WGM, return for a couple of months to help with the ministry in the region. The Shalom church has about 75 people who regularly attend. The men's group on Sunday morning has grown to an attendance of about 15. The women decided they could not be left behind, so they started a women's group on Sunday morning, too. The worship leaders have now started a devotional time on Monday nights. Praise the Lord for the growth we see in this group of believers!

Children at the Shalom church.

Youth at the Shalom church.

Larry doing his first baby dedication upon our return to Choluteca. Reynaldo (on the far right) is the grandfather of the little girl and one of our lay pastors in the region.

Reynaldo Lopez preaching at La Cuchilla church.

La Cuchilla church.

The holidays were very busy for our family. We had family get-togethers, and did a lot of events with our children and grandchildren. It was thrilling to be together.

We had a Hash family reunion (Angie's side of the family). It was difficult since we all missed my brother Rick being there, but we had a lot of fun, including some sled-riding. We even had David who is in Germany with us via internet, so he is included in the picture on the computer. 

Angie with her mom and two sisters

Hash family cousins with grandma.

Rachel with our two grandsons.

We got to see the zoo lights in Columbus, even though it was super cold!

Quinn had a list of things to ask from Santa. However, it was wonderful to hear him tell the Christmas story to us.

Larry's step-mom has been ill, but we have had the opportunity to be with them several times.

We are so proud of our son-in-law Jared who graduated with his MBA from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in December. He did all that with a family and working full-time. He never seemed to miss any events, even though he spent a lot of late nights studying. Congratulations, Jared!