Roatan Alive Mission

  Roatan Alive Mission Fundraiser - Cornerstone Christian Community Church Every mission trip captures the heart of those prepared to go into the mission field along with those who support the purpose of the mission. This was certainly evident at the RAM fundraiser where the team and supporters of the mission gave generously of their time, energy and resources. The event was well attended with over 100 in attendance.  A team of volunteers transformed Cornerstone's lobby into a dinner and show event; providing attendees with a taste of what the mission trip will entail.  Arroz con pollo (seasoned rice with chicken, frejoles refritos (refried beans), ensalada (green salad) and chimol (fresh salad) which are typical Roatanian fare comprised the main course for dinner, accompanied with fresh cut fruit, flan and arroz con leche (rice pudding) for dessert.  Throughout the evening, personal and video testimonies were shared to leave the guests with a better understanding of...

  Welcome to the 2023 edition of the Roatan Alive Mission (RAM)!!!  This year's theme was impressed upon our team leader and ministry co-founder, Darla Sutherland, which came during her personal devoted prayer time for the mission. The Lord impressed on her Zechariah 1:3 - "Therefore tell the people: This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Return to me,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the Lord Almighty."  In a sense, this will be a return for the mission since there has been a hiatus,  due to the pandemic,  for many journeying back to Roatan  This year's trip promises to be one of the largest teams ever going, with over 40 committed; half being from Canada and the other half from Miami. Planning and prayer meetings have already been well underway. Today, we gathered to  plan and pray over the logistics for the trip as well as for the fundraiser on Saturday June 4th. The fundraiser will be held at the missions' sending church...

And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. - Acts 8:31 DAY 14 - Friday July 27 -  Tia Darla started and closed off our day sharing from Mark 14:3-5 (The Anointing at Bethany); encouraging us that just as the woman who broke the alabaster flask of costly oil and poured it on Jesus' head that we all had done a good work for Him. The highlight of our day of rest would be witnessing young Naya's and Amanda's baptism on a West End beach by Naya's father, Pastor Joel, and Pastor Darrell and Minister Tara, respectively. God however, as He alone can, would exceed our expectations this day. - DC Our last day in Roatan was a quiet rest day, with no events planned - but it ended with a bang!! This evening after supper we sat together as a team and each shared a highlight of our time, as well as, something we appreciated about another team member. We have all been so blessed these two weeks, both by the Lor...

Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” - John 1:46 DAY 13 - Thursday July 25 - Our daily devotional was lead by sister Evelyn but prior to this, Tia Darla had us look out onto the Caribbean Sea to give praise to our Lord God and creator. Praise indeed!!! Evelyn shared from her time in the Word, Exodus 3:21-4:5 (Signs for Moses); reminding us that God uses what we see as ordinary for His extraordinary purposes. He certainly has exhibited this time and time again not only with material resources but most importantly His human resources. We have experienced this day in and out, not only for the two weeks that we have been in Roatan but way before we even arrived on the island. God is using young men, such as Ricky and Eric, and teacher, Daphne, from Pandy Town, to do extraordinary things in their town, despite all the odds. With God all things are possible! - DC Wow, our time in Roatan has just flown by! Today was ...

And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” - Mark 2:17 DAY 12 - Wednesday July 24 - Sister Haydee lead our daily devotional this morning from 1 John 3:1-23 (The Imperative and Outworking of Love), an encouragement and reminder for why we are here. Haydee, her mother, Cheryl and family are certainly and embodiment of this, in their servitude, generosity and outpouring of love each and every day. - DC Today was a day of variety! This morning we stopped at a charity clinic not too far from our hotel. It is run by donations and volunteer help - it was definitely better than the government hospital. They provide a lot of maternal and ob/gyn care, as well as diabetic, dental, eye and ear care and general medical care. We dropped off a lot of supplies as well as more of the hygiene packs we put together at Cornerstone. It was a joy to be able to help! - DG ...

“But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.- John 15:26 DAY 11 - Tuesday July 23 - We started our day, as always, with our daily devotion and a very moving testimony from sister Tara, sharing from Luke 24:13-17, on the road to Emmaus. Tara  encouraged us that Jesus walks with us even during times of distress , dispair and disappointment.  On the second day, we were able to accommodate another 500 plus children but this time with a lot less stress as there were many returning from the previous day which cut down on the registration time, as well as, the counselors were more accustomed to the schedule and children. It always amazes me at the number of young people who are eager and willing to participate as volunteers for 5 hours, many of them after school, to shepherd 15-30 younger children at a time. We have seen them during the course of the week at other events, m...

DAY 10 - Monday July 22 - The Lord never ceases to amaze!! Today was the first day of bible camp. In past years, there would typically be 150-200 kids the first day, increasing throughout the week. We had 489 registrations today, not counting some who probably snuck in - 489!! Some of these kids walk quite a ways to get here too. They all got a yellow RAM shirt, nice matching water bottle - and the Good News of Jesus' love, whether through music, dance, field games, crafts, bible stories or memory verses. The entire program was designed by sister, Erin. And - we get to do it all again tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday! - DG/DC On a personal note, the idea of the Lord giving His people strength was always a nice concept to me, but never real. I was wrong - His strength is VERY real! I am amazed at how the Lord gives such energy to someone who should be dead tired! It is supernatural! Even Darla and others have commented how I am looking younger (I wish!!) every da...