From village paths to ocean shores, the Memorial Heights Baptist Church team made an eternal impact during their mission trip to Honduras (May 29–June 5). Through evangelism, worship, and baptisms, lives were changed, faith was strengthened, and the Gospel was proclaimed in powerful ways. Here's a look at how God moved throughout the week.
In Honduras, Holy Week is one of the most sacred and widely observed times of the year—celebrated with as much reverence and cultural significance as Christmas.
For more than twenty-five years, Gary has walked faithfully from village to village, door to door, person to person—bringing not only the message of Christ, but genuine care for the everyday needs of the people.
On April 6, Temple Evangelical Emmanuel joyfully marked its 14th anniversary—a moment to celebrate all God has done and reflect on how far we’ve come. I couldn’t help but think back to those early days when only a handful of us gathered each Sunday. At the time, we had no idea that we were laying the groundwork for what would become a vibrant, growing congregation that now fills the sanctuary with worship and praise. This year, I sensed a renewed urgency to empower the church body. Rather than relying solely on Pastor Nelson, Gary Kuney, or the leadership team, I challenged the members to see themselves as vessels—fully capable and called to share Christ within their own villages. Our focus shifted toward mobilizing the congregation to bring the Gospel to their neighbors, to step into the calling we all share as believers. Gary and Cheryl carry a deep sense of urgency for church members to take personal responsibility for evangelizing their friends and family and reaching their village with the hope of Christ. Their passion is a reminder that the Great Commission is for all of us. Step out in faith. Share your story. Be the light. The response has been deeply encouraging. Many who only recently came to faith are now boldly going out to share the Good News. Watching them embrace this mission with passion and joy has been a powerful reminder that God doesn’t call the equipped—He equips the called. What a blessing it is to witness this new wave of evangelism, led by ordinary people stepping into an extraordinary purpose.
A team of dentists and nurses bring life-changing care to those in need
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Celebrating Friendship, Ministry Growth, and the Start of Something New
"Gerzon was involved in a tragic accident. After six surgeries in eighteen months, doctors finally told Gerzon they did not have the medical equipment or expertise to save his leg"
"...many new converts added to our growing number new believers this year"
Included on this page are submitted testimonies from the MHBC team that came to the ministry in March of 2024. They spent the week visiting homes, sharing in schools, and conducting VBS. We are so thankful for what God did through this team!
Here are some favorite pictures from the MHBC Trip in March 2024. Click to expand the images!
Last week was one of our most successful times of evangelism with hundreds of people coming to the Lord Jesus Christ. Memorial Heights Baptist Church of Claremore, OK, came with a passion for souls. Despite this heat, the team of nineteen divided up with our church people from TEE and canvassed the villages going door to door and person to person, just like Gary has done for years. The exciting difference is this canvasing was multiplied by nineteen! I can’t help but believe that this rich harvest of souls was the result of six months of praying. The members of TEE brought names of people that they knew who did not know Christ (226) and they were posted on a tree in the church. Each name was prayed for for months. Pastor Nelson Osorto organized all the names geographically along with the person who brought those names. The members from TEE accompanied a Memorial Heights Baptist team to visit all these people. There were hundreds of salvations that were documented. Bob Howell, MHBC Children’s Minister, also went into the schools and many of those students responded to the Gospel. The team held a Vacation Bible School in the afternoons at our campus with ninety-eight children attending. We hope to incorporate some of their program into our Children's Ministry.