Erika: A dedicated mother of four

--ERIKA IS NOW SPONSORED!--

By Michael Carson

If we gave out an award for highest attendance at Sunday worship, we would definitely have to give it out to Erika. She is always present and willing to lend a hand. In fact, the only time I remember her missing was when her newest little girl Genesis came into this world in February.

Erika already has three kids, and her newest Genesis wasn’t planned. But it’s beautiful to see how she loves each of her kids individually and completely. Each of Erika’s other kids are in our education program, and I can always count on Erika to support me in a problem with or with their homework, despite her inability to read herself.

Watching Erika love her kids is a blessing to all of us, especially in light of her background. She is truly dedicated to them. Will you help us reward Erika by sponsoring her for Beach Christmas?

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If you would like to sponsor Erika, please leave a comment below. The cost of sponsorship is $150 to cover food, transportation, lodging and presents for the weekend. Donations can be made online at bchonduras.org/donate or by sending check contributions to Breaking Chains Honduras at P.O. Box 20454 Oklahoma City, OK 73156.

Maira: Helping to lighten the load

--MAIRA IS NOW SPONSORED!--

By Michael Carson

We started several new staff members this year, and one of them is our education assistant, Maira. She helps me with the ever-growing education program, and I’m very grateful for it. We’re excited to invite her to Beach Christmas 2017!

We now have more than 20 kids in our education program and five in school in our young adult program, and we needed help keeping track of their behavior, talking to teachers, checking on grades, covering books and most of all being available for homework.

Maira works part-time for us in the afternoon and in the morning she works for Santa Monica, one of the schools where several of our kids attend. Being an employee at Santa Monica allows her to easily check up on those students, speak with teachers and keep track of how each of our kids are doing.

Maira spends her weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings at our ministry house, available to help any one of our education kids and teens with what they might need to do. This allows our staff and BC team to spend time doing the rest of the jobs necessary to make our organization run properly.

Please help Maira enjoy her first Beach Christmas with us this year!

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If you would like to sponsor Maira, please leave a comment below. The cost of sponsorship is $150 to cover food, transportation, lodging and presents for the weekend. Donations can be made online at bchonduras.org/donate or by sending check contributions to Breaking Chains Honduras at P.O. Box 20454 Oklahoma City, OK 73156.

Alba: Our caring house mom

--ALBA IS NOW SPONSORED!--

By Courtney Sullivan

Alba and her husband Oscar have been the house parents at our Breaking Chains building for the past few years, and the value they bring to our BC family is immeasurable. 

Alba is as caring and selfless as they come. She has a joy that radiates from her and a open heart that makes it easy for others to trust her. She has been an especially powerful influence on the young women at BC over the years, serving as a mentor and a confidant. She has helped Dixon navigate the ups and downs of life and school, pushed her to keep going, and rejoiced with her as she finished high school this month. She also has a very special bond with Karen, which is beautiful to watch. Not many people know how to interact with Karen given her language inabilities, but Alba has taken her under her wing and loved her in a remarkable way. 

In addition to her work as a house parent, Alba also volunteers to teach one of our children's Sunday school classes. The kids love her energy, and we are blessed that she takes the time to share the word of God with them each week. 

We have made wonderful memories with Alba during the last few Beach Christmas celebrations, and we look forward to making more this year. Please consider donating to give this deserving house mom a wonderful trip with our BC family!

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If you would like to sponsor Alba, please leave a comment below. The cost of sponsorship is $150 to cover food, transportation, lodging and presents for the weekend. Donations can be made online at bchonduras.org/donate or by sending check contributions to Breaking Chains Honduras at P.O. Box 20454 Oklahoma City, OK 73156.

Antonio: A testament to God's grace

--ANTONIO IS NOW SPONSORED!--

By Courtney Sullivan

We can hardly think of Antonio without smiling. This young man has come such a long way over the several years that we have known him, and his life is a testament to God's grace and faithfulness. 

Antonio lived as a part of our BC family for a few years. During that time we watched his character soften from a hard, defiant teenager, to a helpful and respectful young man. He began growing in responsibility, and he loved and was loved by our BC family. However, at a certain point Antonio fell into addiction. Rather than hide what was going on, he made the brave and wise decision to come tell us and ask for help. He then diligently completed a period of time in a Christian drug rehabilitation program. Upon leaving the program, we decided it was best that he not to return to the BC facility to avoid the temptation of the streets which are so close in proximity. He moved in with Mountain Top Ministries, another area ministry run by our close friend David Logue. Under their guidance, Antonio has continued to thrive and grow in ways I'm not sure he even imagined possible. 

Antonio just completed his fourth grade year of education and is currently working in Santa Lucia, where Mountain Top Ministries is located, helping to repair roads. We are so grateful for Antonio's story the example it shows of God's power.

Despite no longer living in our facility, Antonio will always be a part of our family and, as such, it is always a joy to spend time with him during Beach Christmas. Please consider donating to make his trip possible! 

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If you would like to sponsor Antonio, please leave a comment below. The cost of sponsorship is $150 to cover food, transportation, lodging and presents for the weekend. Donations can be made online at bchonduras.org/donate or by sending check contributions to Breaking Chains Honduras at P.O. Box 20454 Oklahoma City, OK 73156.

Edis: A loving, longtime family member

--EDIS IS NOW SPONSORED!--

By Courtney Sullivan

Edis has been a part of our Breaking Chains family since the beginning. Over the years, we have ridden many highs and lows together and continued to grow in love along the way. 

Edis and her husband, Eugenio, are parents to four children. Raising four children is challenging enough without the added weight of urban poverty, but Edis does her best and continually strives to set a good example for her children. She works hard to help bring in income for the family and still be there as a supportive mother. Having little education herself, Edis makes a point to urge her kids forward in academics, hoping fiercely that by doing so they can rise above their circumstances.  

We love having Edis and her family be a part of Beach Christmas. With so much going on in their daily lives, it is a joy to be able to watch Edis relax and spend quality time with her children. The weekend away is a precious gift for Edis every year, and we can't wait to watch her and her family make more memories this year. 

Please consider supporting Edis by sponsoring her for Beach Christmas 2017!

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If you would like to sponsor Edis, please leave a comment below. The cost of sponsorship is $150 to cover food, transportation, lodging and presents for the weekend. Donations can be made online at bchonduras.org/donate or by sending check contributions to Breaking Chains Honduras at P.O. Box 20454 Oklahoma City, OK 73156.

Karen: Seeing the world differently

--KAREN IS NOW SPONSORED!--

By Amber Foster

Karen is a special gift to us. She teaches us to see the world through different eyes and to reach out to people wherever they are. She came to us at the beginning of the year after a lifetime of pain and failed placements. Karen is deaf and also has some undetermined mental deficits. She has very little language and very little desire to acquire any. But she is funny and theatrical and quick with a smile if she feels she can trust you.  

We have spent the past year learning sign language as a family, perfecting our mimicking skills, and reaching out to Karen in our own ways. We have seen trust begin to grow into her eyes and through her interactions. We have seen her grow as she works each week with a private tutor to practice life skills and also learn crafts that she may be able to sell one day.   

Karen and Alba (our house mom) have a very special bond. Alba will often take Karen home for the day and even invited her along on their latest family vacation. Karen flourishes in the family setting and loves to help out in the kitchen. It is our prayer for Karen that we can find an older family that will take her under their wing and allow her to be a permanent part of their family. In the meantime we will continue to love her as part of ours.

Help us share our family Christmas with Karen and continue to heal the hurts of her past.

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If you would like to sponsor Karen, please leave a comment below. The cost of sponsorship is $150 to cover food, transportation, lodging and presents for the weekend. Donations can be made online at bchonduras.org/donate or by sending check contributions to Breaking Chains Honduras at P.O. Box 20454 Oklahoma City, OK 73156.