HONDURAS
Missionary: Betsy Hake; Children: Marlyn, Maricela, Noe, Letty, JuanCarlos, Susana, Miguelito, Helen, Emma Isabela
Purpose: Ministry to “the least of these” in urban Honduras
Project: Pave Road to Ministry Facility

In 1998 Betsy began to visit the street women of Tegucigalpa. As they accepted Christ, Jericho Ministries was born—a ministry dedicated to the discipleship and training of persons who have been involved in prostitution. Jericho’s vision is that they might be transformed by the power of Jesus Christ from marginalized individuals into productive members of society, working with dignity and integrity to rescue others involved in prostitution. Phase I of the program begins in Jericho Villa, a residential center in the country. Addictions are addressed and discipleship in the faith begins. Jericho House is the setting for the second phase, in which the discipleship continues and jobs are provided as the women adjust to life back in the city. Phase III consists of helping the women find gainful employment in the community as they continue to grow in their faith. Schooling has been added at Phase II, providing a Christian education for the women and their children.

Project Opportunity: Our most urgent project is to pave the road up to the Jericho Villa rehab center. The road is over a mile long and almost impassable in areas. It would be a huge blessing to have a least a portion of it paved, using the plentiful rocks that are available on the land and cement.

How to participate? Contact Betsy Hake or Missions Commission representative Christopher Miller.