There could be no better way to end 2014 than to spend it in the mission field in Nicaragua. After another great morning devotion and breakfast, we invested a couple hours of hard work on the land around the training center. In 2 short hours, a large portion of the land around the fruit trees had been cleared and trimmed and the debris had been burned, leaving a much more manageable orchard that should lead to a more bountiful harvest over the long term. We also picked 3 large buckets of lemons and limes to eat and take to market. After refilling our water bottles and getting a great lunch (chimichangas!), we headed out to Pascuala to spend some time with our friends there. Many were blessed by the doctor, many were fed by the big pot of chicken and rice stew, many kids laughed at us as played games and showed our lack of soccer skills… and most importantly, several kids prayed to receive Christ after a time of sharing the Good News. As we prepare for a restful night of sleep (that definitely does not include staying up until midnight to bring in the New Year), we pray that we can start 2015 with another great day in the mission field as this trip draws to a close.
Nica Dec 31
About Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America. To the north it is bordered by Honduras, and to the south by Costa Rica. Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the western hemisphere, partly because of the long civil war of the 1980’s and the devastation caused by hurricane Mitch in 1998. The vast majority of the five million inhabitants live in abject poverty with many suffering from severe malnutrition and starvation.
Our Ministry
This ministry helps people meet their chief need for a Savior, while also helping to meet the critical physical needs of hunger, poor substandard housing, shortage of water, lack of schools and education, lack of churches and pastor sponsorship. We offer general economic, healthcare, and emergency relief. To date we have helped feed tens of thousands of hungry people with hundreds of tons of food.
Who Can Volunteer?
Anyone with the desire to minister to hurting people in another culture can volunteer! Experience is helpful but not required. The ability to speak Spanish would be a plus, but we always have interpreters who assist in our work. Each team spends about a week in country ministering to the Nicaraguan people in some of the more remote villages.If you are interested in learning more, please contact us to discover if you can become part of this wonderful work.