Justin and Ashley Guest

We are serving on the island of Roatán, Honduras, with our sons Micah and Isaiah. Punta Gorda, the community where we serve, is affected by broken families, promiscuity, drugs, and a lack of God's direction. Approximately one in four people in the community have contracted HIV/AIDS.

The community was formed when approximately 2,000 Africans, who were initially taken as slaves by the British, escaped on Roatán. They settled on the island, and the Garifuna people are there to this day with their own language and culture.

We aim to train churches and community leaders to reach children and teach them about God's love for them in a way they will understand. We are also raising support to renovate a building into a community center, which will serve as a safe place for kids to hang out and as an outreach opportunity. Through the center, we plan to offer discipleship, computer and English classes, community development meetings, and mentoring and homework help as we create a refuge and alternative to the streets.