UHSM Honduras 2025 day one

We made it through the rain—literally and figuratively—and we’re officially on the ground in Sandy Bay, Roatán, Honduras! Loaded with luggage and full hearts, we made it to the airport with plenty of time to spare, boarded the plane, and touched down safely on the island. And we didn’t slow down from there. The moment we landed, we headed straight to the children’s home at Sandy Bay Lighthouse Ministries—a place that holds so many memories for our team. To be honest, it feels like coming home.

First things first: food run. We stocked up, fueled up, and got right to the best part—reconnecting with some of our favorite kids on the island. Smiles, hugs, laughter, and catching up on life, school, and adventures with Orsy and Banesa—it was the kind of reunion that reminds us why we come back. But this time, something new greeted us. LOTS of new faces. The home has welcomed many new children since our last visit, and our hearts are bursting as we begin building brand-new relationships. The joy, the energy, the love in this place—it’s contagious. We are soaking up every moment.

Tomorrow holds even more purpose as we begin working on the construction of a home for a local woman in the community. It’s always a privilege to serve not just within the walls of the children’s home, but in the broader community that surrounds it.

Keep us in your prayers as we dive deeper into the week ahead—building, serving, playing, loving, and listening. We’re already seeing God at work, and we can’t wait to see what He continues to do as we bring a little Jesus to the Sandy Bay community, and experience a little bit of Jesus from the beautiful people of Roatan!

Be sure to check back each day as team members give us a recap of the daily events.

BJ McMichael
Minister of Students and Outreach