RockHonduras http://www.rockhonduras.com/wp The Rock Church in Columbia, Missouri teams up with Iglesia Gran Comisión in Choluteca, Honduras to take hope and help to the people of Honduras. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:05:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My Perspective on Begging & Gift-Giving My Perspective  on Begging & Gift-Giving by Stephanie Davis, 2002

Having done several foreign mission trips, and spent two months in Chile, I have been able to observe the phenomenon of begging and giving enough to form my own opinion. As a Christian, I realize it is God’s desire that I have compassion for . . . → Read More: My Perspective on Begging & Gift-Giving Related posts:

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]]> http://www.rockhonduras.com/wp/2012/01/19/my-perspective-on-begging-gift-giving/ An Argument For Giving to Beggars An Argument For Giving to Beggars Scott Graham Summarized from Handle with Care: a guide to responsible travel in developing countries by Scott Graham ($8-95, Noble Press, 1991, ISBN 1 879360 06 3)

Most travelers, myself included, choose to give to beggars selectively. Since begging is an integral part of life in many developing countries, . . . → Read More: An Argument For Giving to Beggars Related posts:

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]]> http://www.rockhonduras.com/wp/2011/12/19/an-argument-for-giving-to-beggars/ Transforming Third World begging Transforming Third World begging Jeff Greenwald Summarized from New Age Journal (March ’93)

I have witnessed case after case of well-meaning Westerners blowing into far-flung villages, attracting local children and doling out handfuls of sugar candies and coins. This kind of behavior turns kids into beggars faster than you can say “Hello, mister” as future travelers . . . → Read More: Transforming Third World begging Related posts:

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  2. Gifts and Sharing
  3. An Argument For Giving to Beggars
]]> http://www.rockhonduras.com/wp/2011/11/19/transforming-third-world-begging/ Honduras Leadership Training Info Meeting An info meeting for Honduras LT will be held after The Rock on Saturday, Oct. 29. Check out honduraslt.com to get a look at the program.

Related posts:March 2009 Team – Important Info It’s Here! Honduras LT! Honduras LT Updates: . . . → Read More: Honduras Leadership Training Info Meeting Related posts:

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]]> http://www.rockhonduras.com/wp/2011/10/20/honduras-leadership-training-info-meeting/ Ten Commandments for Mission Trip Participants Ten Commandments for Mission Trip Participants

by Howard Culbertson, ShortTermMissions.com Thou shalt not expect to find things as thou hast them at home, for thou hast left thy home to find things differently. Thou shalt not take anything too seriously. A willingness to accept things as they are lays the foundation for a good trip to another . . . → Read More: Ten Commandments for Mission Trip Participants Related posts:
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  3. Passport Carrying Tips
]]> http://www.rockhonduras.com/wp/2011/10/19/ten-commandments-for-mission-trip-participants/ We Need Boring Christians Andrew Byers I was sure God was telling me to quit my landscaping job. I was bound for something more important. The horizon beckoned. So I turned in my notice and embraced unemployment as a divine calling. I spent my hours reading Scripture and praying over maps, nobly trusting God for . . . → Read More: We Need Boring Christians Related posts:
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]]> http://www.rockhonduras.com/wp/2011/08/26/we-need-boring-christians/ Choluteca Projects: Limon Classrooms The social project La Iglesia Gran Comision started in the Limon area has grown immensely over the last several years. Eighty-six kids receive meals and educational enrichment Monday through Friday at the day care. And now the kids who are beginning to outgrow the daycare have a new opportunity to learn and grow – the . . . → Read More: Choluteca Projects: Limon Classrooms Related posts:
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]]> http://www.rockhonduras.com/wp/2011/08/14/choluteca-projects-limon-classrooms/ GCLA Missions: Youth on a Mission Several youth from Heritage Church in Westerville, Ohio spent June 26-July 4th serving in Honduras. Here’s a glimpse into what they were doing while on their trip.

Related posts:GCLA Missions: Medical Project GCLA Missions: Building a House GCLA New . . . → Read More: GCLA Missions: Youth on a Mission Related posts:

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]]> http://www.rockhonduras.com/wp/2011/08/07/gcla-missions-youth-on-a-mission/ GCLA Missions: Medical Project A Medical Mission team from Heritage Church in Ohio put together an open clinic in Choluteca, Honduras. The Honduras LT team was on hand to capture the experience:

Related posts:GCLA Missions: Youth on a Mission GCLA Missions: Building a House Casa Hogar Vida Project . . . → Read More: GCLA Missions: Medical Project Related posts:

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]]> http://www.rockhonduras.com/wp/2011/08/01/gcla-missions-medical-project/ Catching Up: Joey’s Photostream Wow, oh wow. The weekend of July 15-18 was blessed with an opportunity to travel to Managua, Nicaragua…

Day 41: Serving Lunch

Amy Davidson carries a tray of food to the kids in the . . . → Read More: Catching Up: Joey’s Photostream Related posts:

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