Thomas was part of a group of 12 (9 youth and 3 leaders) traveling from Church of the Epiphany, Winchester, MA, to work in Honduras for 7 days.  Begun as a school for orphaned/abandoned boys, El Hogar school has now developed into three "campuses" and started accepting girls two years ago.  There is an elementary school, a technical middle school and an agricultural middle school, all residential.  

Thomas worked on a construction project, as they are planning another dormitory as the school continues to grow.  Money raised will buy construction supplies and school supplies for the students.  Thomas also spent time with the students and enjoyed some great soccer games!

Thomas Ward

Barbara joined the Mission Leadership Program through the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.  Barbara is being trained, through a series of monthly meetings, to plan and lead future mission trips.  As part of the training, Barbara went ten days to Ecuador, as a member of a group of approximately 9 adults visiting the brand new Episcopal Diocese in Ecuador and helped to build the first Episcopal chapel high in the Andes Mountains (she was in one of the first groups of American missioners to visit this underserved area).  

In addition to building supplies, the group brought gifts for the hosts and Bishop in Ecuador, as we begin a new relationship with new members of our greater church, helping them to know there are people who pray and support them, even though we live differently, speak different languages and are many miles apart.

Barbara Ward