Quarantine Activities: Update at the City of Refuge

Quarantine Activities: Update at The City of Refuge, Honduras 

A word from our IMI Honduras team:

“Despite the natural response of our body and mind to fall in chaos and anxiety there is so much more that God has prepared for us during this time of quarantine. Fighting with stress, fear and the enemy in general has been one of the tasks embraced at City of Refuge, the tíos, tías and members of the staff have been preparing many activities for the kids, like our psychologist Julissa mentioned; not to have fun but to prepare ourselves and the kids for the arrival of Jesus Christ. The activities done with the kids are not just for fun but the main purpose is to deliver a message enlighten by the Holy Ghost. City of Refuge staff has been trying to get the kids closer to God during this time so they can discern that this is what God has intended to happen and that they are exactly where they were supposed to be for a purpose.”

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NASB

Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion... Ecclesiastes 4:9,10 NKJV

Soccer is one of our children’s favorite activities. They are very talented soccer players! Our boys and girls usually play  soccer separately but they are playing together during this time. They are learning the value of teamwork. They also learned that God sees both boys and girls as equally important and we’re all the same in Gods eyes. These are valuable lessons for children to learn. 

Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And confirm for us the work of our hands; Yes, confirm the work of our hands. Psalms 90:17 NASB

Our children participated in making cotton candy with the company Tios and Tias. Learning new tasks challenges our children to try new things. This is important in teaching our children valuable life building skills. It also encourages them growing their confidence and lets them know they are valuable. 

Jesus invited the children, “Let the little children come to me, and don't stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Luke 18:16 CSB

During the children’s time of quarantine the boys went on a walk and had a bonfire with Lic. Josué. They brought their dinner with them and ate around the bonfire with their friends. They spent time reflecting on the value and power of the cross. The kids were able to share their messages of gratitude of things they are able to be grateful for during hard times. 



God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:24 NKJV

After dinner, the children participate in worship, prayer, and soaking with the Lord. This is a time of intimacy spent with Jesus. In this important time they come into Jesus presence and spend time praying for their families, prayer requests, and to express thanksgiving for the blessings in their lives. In this precious time many of our children experience the presence and power of the Holy Ghost and are moved to tears while they surrender to the Lord Jesus. What an amazing time!

Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 NKJV

We allowed the children to choose their quarantine activities. Baking was the most popular of all the activities. Tia Lidia taught them how to bake homemade bread. They were excited and did such an amazing job! Doris said the boys and girls did such a good job they could each do this activity on their own. She also mentioned they could open their own bakery to make extra money in the City of Refuge. Great job kids! This is another example of a life skill and hard work ethics we work hard to teach our children at the City of Refuge. 

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.  3 John 1:4 ESV

Crazy hair day! Our children loved this activity. Their creativity was challenged while they each created their own crazy hair style in order to win at the crazy hair day challenge! This activity taught our children that God loves us all equally despite our differences.

Please feel free to leave an encouraging comment and prayers in the comments section. We’d love to hear from our friends. God bless!

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Love Your Neighbor

Thank you Jesus for your provision during the Covid-19 lockdown in Honduras for our children and many neighbors that we were able to bless. During this time, we were able to provide food and necessities to many who were in need. We are grateful for Gods provision and our many partners who helped make this possible. Thank you! 

Smiling faces! We are so grateful to bless our neighbors in this time of need!

God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all... Galatians 6:10 NKJV

Look at those sweet faces!

Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 ESV

Thank you Jesus for your sweet provision. 

Surprise, right in time! God loves to surprise us. 

God knows our needs! 

Grateful! Thank you Jesus for providing! 

The LORD had done great things for us; we were joyful. Psalm 126:3 CSB

God loves and provides! 

Our beautiful children! God is always working and doing good things! Thank you Jesus for keeping our kids safe and healthy. See our newest update of our kids Our Beautiful Children

Don't neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 CSB

Our Beautiful Children

Hello friends. There’s been a lot going on in our city in Honduras. Our kids have been safe and healthy during this time of lockdown and covid-19. Thank you Jesus for your protection and provision during this time. We have been blessed to care for our children and our neighbors during this time. See our newest post Love Your Neighbor for an update of how we’ve been able to bless many with food and supplies during this difficult time. The government in Honduras shut everything down and the people haven’t been able to work. Many of them were going without food and necessities. God provided help through Impact Ministries International with many of our faithful partners. We are thankful for each of you and your generosity. Thank you for giving to help many in their time of need.  And thank you for blessing our children. You are making a difference for the Kingdom of God!  

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV 

If God is for us,who can be against us? 

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans  8:31, 35-39 KJV

Future chefs? Maybe! Baking class with our children. Look at those tasty doughnuts! 

More fun baking. 

Our kids worshiping. Worship heals the soul and makes the heart full. Aren’t they precious! 

The Lord is my strength and song,

And He has become my salvation;

This is my God, and I will praise Him;

My father’s God, and I will extol Him. Exodus 15:2

Fun time playing  soccer in our soccer complex. 

Look at these cuties! We have two babies!

Look at these cute faces full of expectancy! Flying kites! 

Free time for these friends on our little mountain in Honduras. Thank you Jesus for friends. They bring laughter, love, and healing. 

Sweet friendships refresh the soul and awaken our hearts with joy... Proverbs 27:9

We’re so thankful for our children and our teachers and educators. We thank our teachers and educators for your love, hard work, dedication, and loving our beautiful children. 

Train up a child in the way he should go,

And when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

Gracias a los  educaldores Lic de trabjao social  Lic Sagrario Karla Montes , en el area de Psicologia 

 la lic Julissa Mastinez.,  Lic Laura Herrera y equipo de profesores por el tremendo trabajo que estan haciendo con nuestros ninos.

profundamente agradecidos. Las chefs las asistentes de cocina, el equiipo de la finca  ing Melvin , Lic Karka  Borjas y sus muchachos,  con el equipo de construccion  Lic Orlando y equipo, con el equipo de la pulperia , los guardias,  el equipo de transporte y los choferes , Lic Yeni con el departamento de logistica, en administracion trabajando sin parar coordinando todo los detayes la lic Kelly Martines. Y contabilidad con lic Waleska. en el departamento  de missiones muy a tiempo el apoyo de la lic Ana Isabel Martínez. y la Dra Rosalinga. y po rciero el apoyo incondicional del Pastor Julio Zavala siempre dispuesto a apoyar. Como tambien el apoyo del abogado Arevalo Sandoval siempre con su apoyo incodicional. y con el Ing Walter Garcia alli de apoyo en lo que necesitemos. Somos quien  somos por Ustedes.

 nuestros ninos estan donde estan por su apoyo grande  y sin reparo ni queja. 

Gracias del fondo de nuestro corazon. 

eternamente agradecidos con ustedes. 

Les amamos mucho Hno Tomas y Hna Teresa y equipo de IMI en USA.