Group Testimonies from Memorial Heights Baptist Church- 03.2024

Grant Beirute • April 1, 2024

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!

“This was our first evangelism trip with a mission center for a home base, so we didn’t know what to expect. It was nice to be picked up at the airport eliminating the stress of locating this beautiful mission center. We were pleasantly surprised with the security, cleanliness, and comfort, including air conditioning in bedrooms as well as the dining room. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like family by Gary, Cheryl, Grant, and the entire team of Honduran family who work for the mission center. The food was well above and beyond our expectations as Mrs. Cheryl is a professional hostess. It is also clear that she is like a mother to all the Honduran’s who work in and around the center.

That being said, the most wonderful thing about our experience with Gathering Hearts for Honduras was the benefit of their 25 years of loving service to the community, which created a very welcoming response to our visits. It is evident that Gathering Hearts and TEE have become a beacon of light for Jesus to the area. Brother Gary, Sister Cheryl, and Pastor Nelson from TEE all have a tender heart for the people in Honduras and are clearly there to serve them and share the love of Christ in word and deed. There were many members from TEE who were ready to love and serve their neighbors alongside us.

Seeing how Gary and Cheryl have truly lived by faith and fully relied on God to provide for all their needs is very inspiring and a testament to Gods promises. God has clearly called them to this mission and has blessed Gathering Hearts for Honduras in an amazing way, some of which will not be revealed until we are all called home.

The Honduran people were so polite and welcomed us into their homes. It was refreshing to share the Gospel with so many people who were open to listening and discussing Gods love. The harvest was great, and we were so blessed to work side by side with our new Honduran family.

We hope to return and work alongside Gathering Hearts and TEE someday soon.”

Paul and Sylvia Files

“Rejoicing when we heard “ I want a change” and another lady crying after accepting Christ as their savior!”

Beth Deckard

“This morning I had the privilege to share the gospel with the English Classes at Gathering Hearts. 15-20 prayed to receive Christ.

I shared the gospel with a store owner and a customer. I love how they drop everything, stop selling and listen to the gospel. Both people said they knew they sinners, ask God to forgive them and invited Jesus into their hearts.

I shared the Gospel message with 4 people making tortillas. They asked us to share while they worked. As I told the story of salvation, they quit working and listened intentionally to everything I said. All 4 prayed to receive Christ. It is so refreshing to see people that are willing to listen to the gospel and then repent of their sin and trust Christ.”

Pat Ward

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Join Us in Making a Difference!

At Gathering Hearts for Honduras, we are committed to sharing the love of Christ through education, vocational training, medical care, and community outreach. Your support helps transform lives and bring hope to those in need.  Be a part of the mission! Whether through prayer, donations, or hands-on service, you can make a lasting impact.

By Cheryl Kuney September 8, 2025
We are deeply indebted to Denny Boersema and Southern Heights Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for their ongoing partnership with Gathering Hearts for Honduras. Denny has faithfully invested in our teachers—training, encouraging, and walking alongside them in both their professional growth and their walk with the Lord. Since many of our teachers are not professionally trained, having Denny—a seasoned educator—pour into them has been an incredible answer to prayer. In his own words, “I spent a lot of time one-on-one with the teachers about their teaching habits.” But Denny’s impact goes even further. He has built meaningful relationships with both teachers and students, inspiring them to pursue education and deepen their faith. Over the years, Denny has made 31 trips to GHH—helping with construction, teaching in our church (Templo Evangelical Emmanuel), and equipping young people with skills they might otherwise never have the chance to acquire. Truly, his sacrificial time and commitment are a treasure to this community and Gathering Hearts for Honduras.
By Cheryl Kuney September 8, 2025
A Team on Mission: Faith, Healing & A Bold Witness In June, a mission team from Christ Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, OK returned to Honduras—many of them veterans of past trips—to serve both medically and spiritually in the villages. Their hearts for the people of Honduras were on full display as they poured themselves out through long hours of ministry, even serving one day without power. Some team members ventured out to a remote, impoverished village to bring medical help and the message of Christ. Others stayed behind to treat patients at our mission center. Everywhere they went, they carried the Gospel.
By Gathering Hearts For Honduras September 8, 2025
God is moving in powerful and personal ways across Honduras—and your prayers and support have helped prepare the way. In this special update, we want to share a story of true Kingdom partnership: from a visiting mission team faithfully sharing the Gospel one-on-one, to a local discipleship team returning to help new believers grow in their faith. It’s a beautiful picture of the body of Christ working together, and it’s only the beginning.
By Cheryl Kuney June 7, 2025
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.
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