She also served in her home church’s Deaf ministry, including teaching a weekly Deaf women’s Bible study and Deaf children’s Sunday School class. She is certified to interpret for Spanish-speaking hospital patients and is currently working on her American Sign Language National Interpreting Certification (ASL NIC). A former clown and piano teacher, Marie plans to use her experience working with children and adults to learn, and then teach, LESHO (Honduran Sign Language) and begin a Deaf Ministry at Iglesia Bautista el Faro. She also plans to assist with various medical ministries as part of the Team. She is currently on deputation to join Team Honduras in January 2017.