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Child Evangelism Mission
In August, a small CRM team led an evangelistic outreach to the children of Santa Cruz and San Marcus Villages in the Toledo District of Belize. Christian literature was distributed to homes and given to the children who attended the events held in local churches. The team also provided a seminar for Church of the Nazarene pastors on Saturday.
Dolores Village Water System Installation Mission
After the decision was made to move forward with the Dolores Village Water Project Wayne Sellers, CRM director, and volunteer Neel Ferrell traveled to Belize to begin implementation of the project on April 6. The first picture above shows the dripping faucet at one of the village homes. It would take hours per day to catch enough water for household needs. Some families even had to walk as much as a half mile to get any water at all. The second photo shows the stagnant and polluted creek where most of the village women go to bath and wash their clothes. The last photograph shows the bountiful flow of clean spring water from a village faucet after the water system was installed. Because of the generosity of a number of CRM donors the entire village has access to an adequate supply of water. A gospel presentation was distributed in the form of a book especially written for people whose first language is not English.
The pipe from the spring down to the village was laid over the rocks in the creek bed since it was impractical to dig a trench in the rock.
The people of Dolores were extremely welcoming and hospitable toward our small team of two Americans and two Belizeans. We were treated to delicious lunches of caldo and tortillas several days. At least sixty of the village men turned out during the mission to dig trenches for the pipes; join and lay the pipes; unload trucks; carry bags of cement, sand and gravel up the mountain trails; and cut stone for the springhead dam. Even the children helped with the project. The mission lasted through April 23.
Please pray for these wonderful people who still face poverty and a difficult life. And pray that they all find the peace that comes to those who accept the "living water of life" through Jesus Christ.
The pipe from the spring down to the village was laid over the rocks in the creek bed since it was impractical to dig a trench in the rock.
The people of Dolores were extremely welcoming and hospitable toward our small team of two Americans and two Belizeans. We were treated to delicious lunches of caldo and tortillas several days. At least sixty of the village men turned out during the mission to dig trenches for the pipes; join and lay the pipes; unload trucks; carry bags of cement, sand and gravel up the mountain trails; and cut stone for the springhead dam. Even the children helped with the project. The mission lasted through April 23.
Please pray for these wonderful people who still face poverty and a difficult life. And pray that they all find the peace that comes to those who accept the "living water of life" through Jesus Christ.
Dolores Village Water System Investigative Mission
May 3rd through the 10th executive director, Wayne Sellers, traveled to Belize with veteran mission team member, Neel Ferrell, to investigate the possibility of another CRM water project. Whereas the last project involved drilling a well, the aim of this one will be to tap into a mountain spring 1,900 feet above the village. Two small springs feed the existing water supply. The CRM team will tap a much more productive spring which has the potential of supplying the entire village by itself. Water pipes will be installed from the new spring to the village where each of the one hundred thirty-four homes will hopefully be adequately supplied.
Donations for this project are welcomed. Send checks payable to Caribbean Resource Ministries, P.O. Box 51, Brandon, MS 39043. CRM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization as per IRS regulations, and all donations are tax deductible.
To join the mission team going for the installation April 11-18. 2021, apply in the Missions section of this website.
Donations for this project are welcomed. Send checks payable to Caribbean Resource Ministries, P.O. Box 51, Brandon, MS 39043. CRM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization as per IRS regulations, and all donations are tax deductible.
To join the mission team going for the installation April 11-18. 2021, apply in the Missions section of this website.
Forest United Methodist Mission
The January mission marks the third of five scheduled annual visits by the Forest United Methodist Church to San Miguel Village in the Toledo District of Belize. This year's mission again focused on the primary school. Some playground equipment was built, doors were repaired, new gutters installed and library shelves were repaired. The school also received sports equipment and a new Belizean Flag. Additionally, the village health post got a fresh coat of paint.
The Forest ladies met with ladies of the village each afternoon for a devotional, friendship and crafts. There were expressions of the love of Christ between the ladies, especially during the footwashing devotional. The team was invited to led services in a different church each evening. A service was held in all four churches in the village.
The school presented an appreciation plaque to the team in a ceremony that included student speakers, songs and a traditional Mayan dance.
CRM is honored to partner with Forest United Methodist Church in their five-year commitment to Belize.
The Forest ladies met with ladies of the village each afternoon for a devotional, friendship and crafts. There were expressions of the love of Christ between the ladies, especially during the footwashing devotional. The team was invited to led services in a different church each evening. A service was held in all four churches in the village.
The school presented an appreciation plaque to the team in a ceremony that included student speakers, songs and a traditional Mayan dance.
CRM is honored to partner with Forest United Methodist Church in their five-year commitment to Belize.
Youth Sports Camp
A youth camp was sponsored by CRM in January for members of the Toledo Sports Club. Coach Arci Cal directed the camp of 28 youth participants. Dr. Jim Porter, a member of the CRM board of trustees, was the camp speaker.
It was a time of fun, inspiration and team building. Participants were enabled to share their thoughts and faith in a non-threatening environment. Everyone seemed to experience personal growth and spiritual understanding.
It was a time of fun, inspiration and team building. Participants were enabled to share their thoughts and faith in a non-threatening environment. Everyone seemed to experience personal growth and spiritual understanding.
Dental Mission
Each year in May Caribbean Resource Ministries hosts a team of Dental Hygiene students from the University of Mississippi Dental School led by Dr. Charles Ramsey and pre-med students from the Northwest Louisiana State University led by Dr. Curt Phifer on a dental mission to Belize. The team treats primary school children with a decay preventive fluoride varnish in the southernmost district of the country, and gives dental hygiene instruction in each class.
This year 3,572 students ages 5-13 received dental hygiene instruction, and 3,221 were treated. Dr. Solomon Enriquiz, the only dentist in the entire district, informed us that Caribbean Resource Ministries treats more children each year than any other NGO operating in Belize.
Thanks to all who faithfully support this vital CRM mission annually through your generous donations!
This year 3,572 students ages 5-13 received dental hygiene instruction, and 3,221 were treated. Dr. Solomon Enriquiz, the only dentist in the entire district, informed us that Caribbean Resource Ministries treats more children each year than any other NGO operating in Belize.
Thanks to all who faithfully support this vital CRM mission annually through your generous donations!
Caretaker's House Construction Project
March, 2019
When the South Belize District of the Church of the Nazarene decided to build a new caretaker's house, Caribbean Resource Ministries was asked to help with the project. The District has allowed CRM to use their Training Center where the house is being built for its seminars since the late 80's. It seemed only reasonable that we should give back by donating the roof.
In March, Neel Ferrell and Keith Megehee accompanied CRM director, Wayne Sellers, on a mission to construct the roof. They were joined by men from the District, and the roof project was completed in just over five days.
Donations for doors, windows, plastering and inside walls are being collected by CRM. Your gifts may be sent to CRM at P.O. Box 51, Brandon, MS 39043.
When the South Belize District of the Church of the Nazarene decided to build a new caretaker's house, Caribbean Resource Ministries was asked to help with the project. The District has allowed CRM to use their Training Center where the house is being built for its seminars since the late 80's. It seemed only reasonable that we should give back by donating the roof.
In March, Neel Ferrell and Keith Megehee accompanied CRM director, Wayne Sellers, on a mission to construct the roof. They were joined by men from the District, and the roof project was completed in just over five days.
Donations for doors, windows, plastering and inside walls are being collected by CRM. Your gifts may be sent to CRM at P.O. Box 51, Brandon, MS 39043.
SEMINAR MISSION TO BELIZE
Dr. Matt Friedeman along with a small CRM support team made a teaching tour of Belize in March. He presented nightly seminars on bi-vocational ministry and made copies of his new book available to the pastors who attended.
January, 2019
Dr. Matt Friedeman along with a small CRM support team made a teaching tour of Belize in March. He presented nightly seminars on bi-vocational ministry and made copies of his new book available to the pastors who attended.
January, 2019
One of the members of the support team, Henry Greer, was making his 100th mission trip. The team celebrated this remarkable milestone at a special dinner in his honor at a resort on Ambergris Caye.
Congratulations, Henry!
Congratulations, Henry!
Seminar Mission
Bill Durr was the presenter for the June, 2018 Seminar Tour. He used the "story" of the Old Testament to bring to light the completeness of God's great plan of salvation. Pastors and laymen alike expressed their gratitude for the insights they received through Bill's presentation of "The Story Changes Everything."
An Unplanned Project
Arci Cal, the principle teacher at the Graham Creek Government School, heard that his church district was needing a motorcycle for one of its pastors who had taken a church in a remote area. He began to recall the many ways God had blessed him and his family. Without consideration of just how he would make his weekly trek to work, Arci donated his motorcycle to the district for the pastor's use.
For months, he got to the school where he teachers by bus and hitch-hiking. In order to make the trip, it's necessary for him to travel the two and a half hours by road and then walk through the jungle for another two and a half hours each Monday, and return home the same way on Friday.
People from the Newton First Methodist Protestant Church and Dayspring Community Church heard about Arci's sacrificial gift. Without solicitation the two churches raised enough money to purchase a new motorcycle for him. They contacted the director of Caribbean Resource Ministries to make the purchase for them.
Arci is very grateful for the gift and the love of God's people which made it possible.
For months, he got to the school where he teachers by bus and hitch-hiking. In order to make the trip, it's necessary for him to travel the two and a half hours by road and then walk through the jungle for another two and a half hours each Monday, and return home the same way on Friday.
People from the Newton First Methodist Protestant Church and Dayspring Community Church heard about Arci's sacrificial gift. Without solicitation the two churches raised enough money to purchase a new motorcycle for him. They contacted the director of Caribbean Resource Ministries to make the purchase for them.
Arci is very grateful for the gift and the love of God's people which made it possible.
San Miguel Mission
The last week of June, 2018 Forest United Methodist Church made its second mission to San Miguel, a Mayan village in southern Belize. The church "adopted" the village in 2017 with plans to help with anything needed. On their first mission one of the school buildings was painted, repairs were done to the health post and the team conducted a vacation Bible school. Later, they sent money to remove the asbestos from another building on campus.
On this trip, the team painted another school building, installed florescent lighting in some of the classrooms and conducted men's and women's Bible studies as well as a VBS.
The team was honored with a special lunch by the Parent-Teacher's Organization in appreciation for their investment in the school.
The Forest Church has made a five-year commitment to San Miguel Village, and plans are being made for their third visit next summer.
CRM has identified several other needs in Belize. If your church or organization would like to take on a project, please contact us.
On this trip, the team painted another school building, installed florescent lighting in some of the classrooms and conducted men's and women's Bible studies as well as a VBS.
The team was honored with a special lunch by the Parent-Teacher's Organization in appreciation for their investment in the school.
The Forest Church has made a five-year commitment to San Miguel Village, and plans are being made for their third visit next summer.
CRM has identified several other needs in Belize. If your church or organization would like to take on a project, please contact us.
Clean Water for Graham Creek Village
April 22-28, 2018 Caribbean Resource Ministries partnered with missionary Bob Farley and the Belize Ministry of Rural Development to drill a water well in the Mayan village of Graham Creek. The village is in the most remote area of Belize near the Guatemalan border and has no road access.
The small drilling rig had to be disassembled and transported from Punta Gorda Town by boat down the Caribbean Sea to the Sarstoon River which separates Belize from Guatemala. After several miles on the Sarstoon the boat reached Graham Creek, a much smaller body of water. Navigation on Graham Creek was hazardous and slow with submerged logs and other obstacles just inches under the dark and stagnant water. The boat was met by the men of the village who were there to transport the rig parts through the marsh via dugout dories to dry land. From there the rig parts were carried by the men and on horseback for the last half hour walk through jungle trails to the village.
It took the rest of the day to assemble the rig and prepare everything for the drilling process. Drilling began the next morning, and continued for the next five days.
The village now has an 85 foot well that is producing sufficient water for the entire village. The pump is scheduled to be installed by the Ministry of Rural Development; and, then, the Department of Health will disinfect the existing water system. The last item will be to test the water for human consumption. Hopefully, the system will be ready for use in a matter of days.
Life is difficult in this isolated area, so please pray for this village of subsistent farmers and their families.
“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least for these brothers of mine, you did for me." -Jesus
The small drilling rig had to be disassembled and transported from Punta Gorda Town by boat down the Caribbean Sea to the Sarstoon River which separates Belize from Guatemala. After several miles on the Sarstoon the boat reached Graham Creek, a much smaller body of water. Navigation on Graham Creek was hazardous and slow with submerged logs and other obstacles just inches under the dark and stagnant water. The boat was met by the men of the village who were there to transport the rig parts through the marsh via dugout dories to dry land. From there the rig parts were carried by the men and on horseback for the last half hour walk through jungle trails to the village.
It took the rest of the day to assemble the rig and prepare everything for the drilling process. Drilling began the next morning, and continued for the next five days.
The village now has an 85 foot well that is producing sufficient water for the entire village. The pump is scheduled to be installed by the Ministry of Rural Development; and, then, the Department of Health will disinfect the existing water system. The last item will be to test the water for human consumption. Hopefully, the system will be ready for use in a matter of days.
Life is difficult in this isolated area, so please pray for this village of subsistent farmers and their families.
“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least for these brothers of mine, you did for me." -Jesus
SHOES FOR SOME SPECIAL CHILDREN
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June, 2018
The Shoe That Grows was the result of Kenton Lee's compassion after seeing a little girl in Nairobi, Kenya who was wearing a pair of shoes that she had obviously outgrown. After soliciting the help of some of his innovative friends, they came up with a well-made and long-lasting shoe that could “grow” five sizes as the child grows.
Since 2014, the shoes have been distributed by volunteers through donations. Kenton’s team is working on other innovations to help people in underdeveloped areas of the world.
One of our recent CRM team members, Henry Greer, was asked to take 100 pairs of the Shoe That Grows to Belize. They were distributed to some very appreciative children.
The Shoe That Grows was the result of Kenton Lee's compassion after seeing a little girl in Nairobi, Kenya who was wearing a pair of shoes that she had obviously outgrown. After soliciting the help of some of his innovative friends, they came up with a well-made and long-lasting shoe that could “grow” five sizes as the child grows.
Since 2014, the shoes have been distributed by volunteers through donations. Kenton’s team is working on other innovations to help people in underdeveloped areas of the world.
One of our recent CRM team members, Henry Greer, was asked to take 100 pairs of the Shoe That Grows to Belize. They were distributed to some very appreciative children.