August 2023 eNewsletter
Thank you McAuliff Family!
This month, the McAuliff Family arrived back in the United States after spending almost 2 years at the Finca. They wore many hats of project manager, missionary coordinator, woman's group leader, Godparents, teacher and friends. Their presence will be missed and we are so grateful for the foundations they built that will continue to grow. Please join us in praying for them as Drew begins his Masters in Engineering at the University of Notre Dame in August and they prepare to welcome their 4th child in September.
Quinceañera
In early June we welcomed a Medical Brigade called Mountain Medics International joined us as they This month one of our children turned 15! In the Central American culture a 15th birthday, or Quinceañera, marks the passage into adulthood. It is celebrated with Mass and a large celebration similar to a wedding with a court of friends surrounding the birthday girl. Join us in praying for our Quinceañera this month and her continued growth and healing in these important years of childhood.
4th of July/ Vacation Days
While Honduran Independence day is in September, the Finca community had an amazing weekend celebrating with it's United States resident for the 4th of July! The celebration was marked with a party on the beach complete with music and baseball.
Our children also had the chance for a couple of excursions to a local pool and museum this month. We love any opportunity to learn more and have fun together!
Last month in pictures
Our misioneros have a new house cat, Lisi, short for the patron Saint of the the missionary house, St. Therese of Lisieux.
Our summer volunteers have been spending many hours in the school helping cover for our Kindergarten and English classes. They are pictured below in front of the school before the start to the school day.
Child Spotlight
Meet "D"
•"D" is 11 years old and just moved to the Finca in January and is our newest child
•His favorite activity is visiting the beach!
•He loves picking mangos and playing soccer
•When he grows up he wants to be a chef and is getting great practice with his tía
*To maintain our children’s privacy, any personal information and full pictures are only open to current sponsors through a secure portal
Missionary Spotlight
Martha Gámez
Please help us in welcoming our newest Farm USA Staff member, Martha Gámez.
Martha has been working in development for the last 15 years and has been with the Diocese of Phoenix for the last 5 years.
She has a palpable love and care for the most
vulnerable members of the human family. She has a gift for entering into and communicating the mission of the Farm and has already been such a blessing to our team and Board members.
Over the next few months you will be hearing a lot more from Martha, and she looks forward to getting to know all of you more!
Pray With Us
Prayer Requests
For Kenna Sandblast as she continues to heal from her broken leg
For our employees at the Finca and their families
For our newest misioneros who will be heading to Language School in September
For our children, past, present and future and their continued healing
For all those who are ill, especially Jean Fuehrmeyer.
For all those in our community in need of prayer
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.