07/28/205
The beauty of God was so evident in every small detail of our trip to Somotillo, Nicaragua.
Beginning with the initial call He placed on the hearts of myself and my children, to the planning
and provision of allowing the trip to happen, the careful and purposeful selection of each team
member for the week, God clearly orchestrated every piece so seamlessly.
To behold His beauty in a place so vastly different from our own, was such a blessing for my
own heart. I could see God everywhere: in His creation, in the eyes and the smiles on each of
the faces we met throughout the week, in the voices lifted to Him with praise and in prayer, in
the quiet moments of the day and in the busyness of service for His glory.
The intentionality of dwelling in God’s presence was such a gift to me throughout the week. I
truly enjoyed having so much time set aside to simply listen and see and seek the Lord. He
worked in my heart and set it on fire yet again for Him. Even more, He has grasped the heart of
my children. Witnessing them love and serve people they had never met, let alone understand
their language, brought so much joy to me as a mother. Our experience in Somotillo has ignited
something in their hearts and I look forward to watching their love for Jesus grow even more.
What the Lord has cultivated and grown in Nicaragua and Because We Care Ministries is such a
beautiful work of art. Everyone who has ever been a part of this ministry – whether for just a
short week’s visit from the U.S., a full time staff member, a short term interpreter, or those
serving for the last 25 years like Pam and Donald and others – all of their lives and hearts are
made that much bigger and more aware of His presence that is reaching the far ends of the
earth.
Everyone involved in this ministry has such a strong passion to share the good news of Jesus
Christ and it was an incredible experience to both witness and to be a part of. From sun up to
sun down, we worshiped Him with our hands, hearts, voices, testimonies, service, songs,
prayers and love. The people in each village expressed such a joy and eagerness to listen to
and receive the gospel, and it was a beautiful thing. There are so many of them with a hunger
for the Lord and it is clear that He is doing mighty work in this corner of the earth. My children
and I are honored to have been a part of it and look forward to the opportunity again in the future.
Chelsea
