Prayer Plan Missions

HEALTH CARE: PPM provides a small medical/dental clinic. Four volunteer Honduran medical personnel provided dental care, emergency medical services, and gynecological services. The nurse served 328 medical patients from 11 mountain villages in 2022. Patients ranged in age from 7 months to 93 years. 2161 pain relievers, 3075 cold and allergy medications, 2400 vitamins were among the 109 different types of medications distibuted in addition to 42 nebulizer treatments. In just the month of February, 71 teeth were extracted and 8 of the 52 dental patients had their teeth cleaned. The gynecologist saw 11 patients in his first visit. A small number of patients were seen by our medical personnel on two separate mobile clinic visits. A large central water tank beside the clinic offered clean drinking water to the public, and five-gallon buckets fitted with filters were distributed to widows in outlying villages. .

EDUCATION: As a beginning step toward encouraging students to attend school, PPM provided school supplies to 250 elementary students in seven mountain villages. These local schools offer classes only through sixth grade, with students forced to move to a large city to obtain further education. Following the reopening of classes after the pandemic shutdown. PPM renewed their use of the government's program that allows secondary students to attend weekend classes to earn their certificates. Thirty-five middle school students from eight rural communities attended. PPM support took the form of subsidizing four teacher salaries and providing tuition assistance and books to eleven of the 35. Eight of the 35 graduated from ninth grade. Six additional students were able to attend 10th grade with transportation assistance. Five students were helped with career education: two each to nursing and culinary schools, and one to attend dental school in the city.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: PPM provided food distribution to hundreds of people in various areas of the city. In 10 rural villages, 90 widows were ministered to bi-monthly with food; supplies, mattresses and spiritual encouragement. Several widows were furnished with new bathroom facilities including six who received bedside commodes. Community meals were provided and served by two missionary teams. Several individuals and families were financially supported. .

AGRICULTURE: Terracing techniques demonstrated how crops can grow on steep mountainsides without erosion. These crops along with beans were distributed to families in need. DISCIPLESHIP: PPM sends 13 adult students monthly to Pastor training seminars. 25-35 children attend an inner city community Sunday School.