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Students Honor Their Mothers

Submitted by Adam Macenczak
on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 23:20

Her children arise and call her blessed… [PROVERBS 31:28]

On Friday, AFE held its annual Mother’s Day Event. This year, we focused on the mothers of our students. Lunch was provided for the 42 WOMEN in attendance and many were selected to receive special gift baskets with 2 WEEKS OF PROVISIONS for their family. What made this event unlike the rest is that this year the students were the ones who took the opportunity to thank their mother’s.

It was so encouraging for us to sit back and watch the children take the stage and PERSONALLY thank their mothers for their love and support.

They sang songs, read poetry, and performed skits.

Here are some pictures from this wonderful event…

AFE Boys Making Survival Bracelets

Submitted by Adam Macenczak
on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 20:06

Micro-businesses are a major part of the ministry at AFE that not many people are aware of. These businesses exist to provide students with an opportunity to earn an income without having to endure the toxic and dangerous environment in the trash dump. For the last several years, the store on AFE´s campus has expanded and now includes items such as…
  • Necklaces, Bracelets, and Earrings made from magazines
  • T-shirts
  • Water Bottles
  • Key Chains
  • Coffee Mugs
  • Postcards

Up to this point, the majority of the work has been done by mothers and female students; now the boys are getting involved.

New Opportunities To Be Involved In God's Miracle

Submitted by Adam Macenczak
on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 21:50

Over the years I have become more and more convinced that life changes happen within the context of relationships.  The lives of the students of AFE have changed within the context of relationships with the teachers, pastors, and, of course, God.  Yet another CRUCIAL REALTIONSHIP can be with the teams that visit.  I didn’t believe this until seeing it with my own two eyes.  I saw students connect with our teams in special ways.  Even further, some of our students were sponsored by the very people with whom they had built a friendship.

New School Year at AFE

Submitted by Adam Macenczak
on Sat, 02/23/2013 - 16:50

We have just finished with the first two weeks of classes for the 2013 school year. Once again the school is filled with smiling children ready to take on the challenges of a new year. The school has welcomed TWELVE new students (six in the morning and six in the afternoon). In addition to the classes at AFE, there are also TRANSITION CLASSES taking place in the garbage dump. There are 30 new students that have registered for these classes. However, due to the challenge of making school a priority, around 15 attend on a regular basis. Please pray for these students that they will have the courage to continue in the face of so much difficulty.

There are also several changes that have taken place this year. The entire school is using a NEW CURRICULUM that will provide a higher quality of education this year, and the quality of the new school books is very impressive. The students have each received a stack of books that have been designed to give a well-rounded education. These new resources will allow the teachers and students to use their time more effectively in the classroom. There is also a NEW ROTATING SCHEDULE that allows each teacher to focus on one or two subjects, which they are teaching to several grade levels.

Finally, we have also welcomed a NEW TEACHER, Henry Andrade, to the high school. He is a local Honduran teacher who will be teaching Social Studies and Civics.

Thank you so much for your prayers as we continue toward our vision of no more children in the trash dump!

Meet Our New Volunteers

Submitted by Adam Macenczak
on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 23:25

Our names are Jana & Ed Goad and we are excited to be the newest volunteers at AFE. Our home church is Washington Cathedral in Redmond, WA.  I have worked in the financial arena for the past 18 years and Ed was a senior systems engineer with 17 years of experience.  My husband and I were involved with mission trips to AFE through Washington Cathedral and fund raising and awareness through Together for Transformation.  Before I went to Honduras for the first time, I knew that God was going to be changing our lives and our kingdom view.

Update on Jesy

Submitted by Adam Macenczak
on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 16:54

As many of you know, Jesy Ordoñez, the director of AFE and the wife of Pastor Jeony, recently had a hysterectomy and her gallbladder removed in a lengthy surgery. After many months of problems related to uterine fibroids and gallstones, surgery was the only option.

We are very thankful to report that the surgery was a success! In addition to the actual procedure going smoothly without any complications, Jesy should be feeling much better post-operation since she will not have to cope with the discomforts related to fibroids and gallstones.

Although it was a longer-than-expected procedure,

Prayer Request for a True Warrior

Submitted by Adam Macenczak
on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 19:08

                                                       

Sometimes history hinges on a person. Wars are won, policy is made, and movements launched by leadership. In our case, the trajectory of the Tegucigalpa Dump hangs in the balance of the lives and influence of two people – Jeony and Jesy Ordoñez.

Most people know about Jeony and his impact. Fewer see what happens behind the scenes with Jesy. Jeony’s wife, Jesy, serves as the principal, manager, and director of day-to-day happenings at AFE.

Graduation

Submitted by Adam Macenczak
on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 14:04

Saturday, December 8th, marked a special promotion day for AFE as 19 graduates celebrated their hard work paying off for the 2012 school year.

It was truly a blessing to witness two high school students, nine sixth-graders, six “non-traditional” sixth-graders, and two kindergarten students receive their diplomas in front of proud family members and teachers.

The evening was marked by great entertainment from the sixth-grade students performing dramas and songs as well as a tasty dinner shared together.

Christmas Celebration [2012]

Submitted by Adam Macenczak
on Mon, 12/17/2012 - 16:35

Last Monday, the students and teachers from AFE were able to share a special end-of-the-year celebration for Christmas.

Thanks to generous donors, every child received a brand-new outfit complete with a new pair of shoes. In Honduras, it’s tradition to receive a new outfit for Christmas and also for New Year’s Day. For most AFE students, this will be the only new clothes they will receive all year.

The faces of children and afternoon adult students alike shone with excitement as they opened brightly wrapped gifts containing jeans, shirts, shoes and accessories to celebrate the holiday season.

More Than I Could Have Imagined

Submitted by Adam Macenczak
on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 23:09

[By Rey Diaz]

I spent a little less than five years working at AFE in Honduras.  I saw miracles on a daily basis.  I witnessed God’s provision in ways I never would have guessed. Lives and families were transformed in ways only the Holy Spirit can bring about change.  So many surprises during my time there….When I returned to AFE after moving back to the states, I thought things would continue as usual. But I was surprised once again.   

I was surprised, shocked, amazed, and in awe of what God is doing in AFE.  AFE is flourishing and blossoming.

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