| Honduras: Over 100,000 Hear The Gospel |
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Missions News: Outreaches
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(San Pedro Sula, Honduras) A six-day evangelistic campaign in Honduras came to a joyous end as as more than 110,000 people heard the gospel. The two-day attendance for the festival was reportedly more than 160,000. The festival was organized by Mike Silva International, a group founded by evangelist Mike Silva.
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Mike Silva International reports that more than 150 volunteers from the United States traveled to Honduras to serve during the festival. Their week started with visits to schools, barrios, churches, and orphanages where they distributed food, toys, and Gospel coloring books and beaded bracelets. At these locations, they shared their faith through clowning, preaching, stories, and singing.
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 A medical team from the United States also traveled with the Silva Team and partnered with teams from Cuba and Honduras. They took part in more than 1,000 exams and procedures ranging from dentistry, gynecology, and general medicine.
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Volunteer Sara Fisher, a nurse from Silverton, Oregon, said, "The medical needs of the people of San Pedro Sula are beyond what we could provide. However, the Lord brought together many care professionals from all over the world to serve the people here. This was an excellent experience for the health care professionals involved, and we heard many great stories of people who were touched by the care they received."
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During the week Mike Silva, Max Lucado, and Dr. Jim Williams spoke to pastors encouraging them to work in unity and to continue to proclaim the Gospel in their community. Silva also spoke with the San Pedro Sula police and at a dinner for the city's top business leaders.
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The outreach culminated in a two-day evangelistic festival on Friday and Saturday night on the grounds next to the Esadio Olipico. Artists at the festival included Rescate, Raza for Christ, Jaci Velasquez, Vico – C, Vertical, Jez, Manny Montes, Pilo Tejeda, and Jailene Cintron. The crowds came out in force on both nights to experience the free event. Every age and socioeconomic level was represented in this poverty stricken area.
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 The Gospel message was presented multiple times from the stage over two days by Silva, Lucado and others. Silva made the call to commitment on both nights. He challenged the crowd by saying, "This gift is free. Salvation from your sins comes through Jesus Christ. It is a free gift. You can't earn it – no matter how hard you try. All you have to do is accept it and follow Jesus Christ."_
Thousands reportedly raised their hands when the call to follow Christ was given. Those who raised their hands were met by a "Friend of the Festival" who confirmed their commitment and answered questions.
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