PLAINVIEW—Seven Wayland Baptist University students and two faculty members traveled to rural Honduras this summer, where they conducted door-to-door medical visits and participated in children’s ministry activities.
Working closely with Dr. Jason Brockway, a physician from Kilgore, the mission team offered basic medical services to children and adults in small villages near Valle de Angeles, Honduras.
Adam Reinhart, dean of the Kenneth L. Mattox School of Mathematics and Sciences, and Donnie Brown, director of spiritual life at Wayland Baptist University led the team. Student team members were Jazmin Ortega, Bruna Moureira, Sidney Perez, Kali Garza, Luke Brockway, Dylan Dodd and Christopher Chadwick.
It marked the fifth time a Wayland medical mission team has traveled to Honduras in the last 10 years, Joseph Denton from Tree of Life International noted.
“Their dedication and contribution of work, love and encouragement has greatly blessed the people of Honduras, us personally, and our ministry,” Denton said.
The door-to-door medical visits took place in rural villages where Tree of Life International’s long-term mission team operates. The Wayland students collaborated with Denton and Brockway, while conducting the medical visits.
“This immersive experience allowed the students to gain a deeper understanding of the medical and spiritual culture within rural Honduran villages,” Reinhart said.
Wayland students have ministered to more than 500 children and adults in Honduran villages, Reinhart explained. During these visits, students dedicate significant time to praying for the individuals they encounter, while also providing much-needed medication and antiparasitic treatment.
In addition to the medical visits, the Wayland team assisted with children’s ministry in the villages. At each location, they helped children participate in a fun, Bible-based program in which they served meals, played games and provided practical assistance in various ways.
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