One of the most encouraging signs in the Episcopal Church in recent years has been the Diocese of Honduras. Several articles in this magazine have highlighted the growth and creative ministries which have taken place there. Now the Diocese of Honduras has been put to the test thanks to Hurricane Mitch, which battered parts of Central America as October came to a close. Early reports from that country indicated that the diocese has suffered greatly from flooding. In early November, 300,000 people were reported to be in shelters - many in churches. Enormous shortages of food and medicine existed, and water purification was desperately needed. Flooding caused the Diocese of Honduras to move its offices to the second floor of its building, and members of the diocesan staff were reported to have lost their homes. The Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief will be of some help, but additional funds will be needed as well as the prayers of faithful people everywhere.