Feeding Centers A
SAW mission team built Feeding Center No. 1 in February 2001 and help start construction
of Feeding Center No. 2 in February 2004. These buildings are much more than places
to feed children. Feeding the children is certainly an expression of Christian
love, but the staff of Christian Outreach Fellowship also minister in other ways
including day care, teaching, and church worship services there on the mountainside
feeding centers. Both Day Care/Feeding Centers are open four days
a week feeding 225 children. A full course meal and a snack are provided three
days per week, plus basic learning skills and medical care are given to 3-5 year
olds. On Saturday children up to 12 years of age are fed. As
the ministry grows so do the needs for workers, facilities and financial support. It
is amazing how God has enlarged the ministry of the Andersons during the past
seven years. During Alvin's travel through Tegucigalpa many years ago he was very
much impressed by the needs of young people living on the streets. God placed
in his heart a desire to help. Years later he and Nelly went to Honduras and literally
started from scratch. The earliest work of the Andersons consisted of coffee,
sweet rolls, and a small motorcycle. Alvin rode into the inner city and began
building relationships with hurting teens. They saw his love as he shared coffee,
bread, his time, and most of all his concern for their future. Later he would
share God's Word. Here is one example of the fruits of that labor: |
On August 17, 2003 Marcus was ordained and set in as Pastor of Outreach Christian
Fellowship in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. That is remarkable given the fact that a
few years ago he worked with professional thieves. And, his wife Isabel was one
of the first teens that Alvin and Nelly Anderson took into their home seven years
ago. | This
recent announcement by Alvin is just part of the story of how God has the Anderson's
to minister to street people, win them to Jesus Christ, disciple them and then
ultimately multiply their efforts. It is an excellent method for fulfilling the
Great Commission. Outreach Christian
Fellowship Ministry Educational Opportunities
Scholarships for children
from low income families who maintain a “B” average in school
Trade school or Technical education
through their established trade school center, for adolescents, teens and adults.
Literacy Program for illiterate
children and adults. This includes street kids, prostitutes, and those who lack
opportunity.
Apprenticeship Programs. They also seek local businesses, mechanics, welders,
and contractors who will take in and teach a teen who desires to learn a trade
that we do not offer. Feeding
Program
In 2003 one meal per week was provided to 140 children at the
two mountainside feeding centers. As
of August 2004 both Day Care/Feeding Centers
are open four days a week feeding 225 children. A full course meal and a snack
are provided three days per week, plus basic learning skills and medical care
are given to 3-5 year olds. On Saturday children up to 12 years of age are fed. Housing
Program
Through churches or businesses,
they build a 12 X 16 (standard) home for a needy mountain family. The home is
constructed of wood siding, concrete flooring, and a tin roof at a cost of $800.00. Agricultural
development
North American farmers
are brought down by invitation to visit and encourage native crop and cattle farmers
with hands on help and education. The goal is to help provide more food and milk
for the children of Honduras and her neighbors. Medical
Attention
Pop up medical clinics in
local churches or homes attended by native or U.S. doctors and nurses. (One goal
is to have a full time clinic in the near future). Street
Ministry
With food, medical supplies
and lots of love in heart several visits are made per week to children and teens
that live on and make their living of the streets of Tegucigalpa Honduras. Whether
they are abandoned, a prostitute, drug addict, or gang member; they are encouraged
to see their self-worth. Gospel
Ministry
Presently there are Four congregations.
One is located 1-1/2 hours drive Southeast of the city. The main church meets
at the trade school facility, which is located 4-blocks away from the busy open
market. The other two congregations are located along the mountainsides around
the city of 1-million people Link
to February 2005 Trip Plans | 
