We’re over half way done with our trip, and coming to the end of our time in Nicaragua. Only two more ministry days left (and a fun day...which is tomorrow). Today was a lot of fun, but nothing too new. We helped out at La Quinta in the morning and went to La Casa de Gozo (The House of Joy) in the afternoon.
In the morning at La Quinta the guys did some heavy lifting for the construction project. We were in charge of moving about 40 blocks from where they were stacked to where the building was going up. The tough part was that each block weighed roughly 120lbs! We teamed up and got it done. The girls hung out with the little kids in the classroom, doing some coloring and English homework. Then toward the end of the morning we started planning and preparing for our big day coming up this Saturday. We are going to do a huge party for TONS of kids and it is going to take a lot of preparation. We practice some of the stations that we are going to be leading Saturday. The stations involve a fun game and a lesson about God at the end. We’re all very excited for it.
In the afternoon we went to a youth center in the hill country of Nicaragua (the House of Joy). We saw some amazing new scenery, and got to love on a new group of kids from that community. They have a baseball program there and so of course the American guys took on the Nicaraguans. We tied 7-7! They were pretty good...but we were pretty bad! It was fun, and we shared testimonies with the guys at the end of the game. Jake shared from our team and did a great job once again. The girls didn’t have as much to do, but had fun hanging out with the little girls that were there. I believe some nails were painted again!
At the end of the night we ate dinner at a pizza place. Nothing like some goat cheese pizza! We actually couldn’t tell a difference. Then we had another great time of debriefing from the day. We all went around and shared a high and low point from the trip so far. My highlight of the day was here when Paige shared that she doesn't want to leave Nicaragua. Not a highlight for those of you who want her to come home! But it's great to hear how significant this experience is for her. I think as a team we are really taking hold of God's heart for the nations.
Tomorrow is our free/fun day! It is going to be sweet. Stay tuned for details!
Most of all, pray all the more for us. It looks like God is setting up our two heaviest ministry days for the two last days of the trip (this Saturday and Sunday). They are both going to be the fullest days we have seen, and they are going to be packed with incredible ministry opportunities. Thanks prayer warriors for staying behind us!
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Hey everybody we'll keep up the prayers for you. Especially for Saturday and Sunday. I'm glad it's going well for all of you, but Paige dear, you need to come home when the rest of them do!! What would are are here be like without you?! :) Jake, I'm proud of you for all the public speaking you're doing and you haven't even taken that class yet! :) Kevin you look like you're having a ball in every picture. Drew Ann, I can not wait to hear what you have to say about all this. I know that God has used you in a big way there! We miss all of you and can't wait to see you again. Donna, thanks for taking care of the kids...and the big kid, Brad ;)! Love you guys...be safe!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't help but break out into song, "yo tengo gozo gozo gozo gozo en mi corazone!" :) have a fun day and we'll be praying! love you all!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great day off. It looks to be beautiful country and you look like you're already having loads of fun. Paige Marie, you do need to come home, we miss you, but we understand your love for the country and the people there. You need to bring MOM too, we miss here a lot!! Brad is sounds like you're enjoying yourself along with the kids. Keep up the great work! Kevin & Jake sharing your testimonies is a tough thing to do, but you guys are shining bright and we're so proud of you! Drew, girl it sounds like you're having a great experience! Hope to hear all about it when you get back. Paige from the looks of all the pictures it seems you need to open up a nail painting place when you get back! (Looks like fun, fun, fun!!)
ReplyDeleteDurring my bible reading today I read a scripture that I want to dedicate you, NLF Impact Team. It's from Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Amen !!
Hope you had fun today!!
Love and Prayers
Diane & Kala
Hey Paige, grandma's not sure about you staying in Nicaragua !!! but so glad your being blessed. Sounds like your all doing good, and I so LOVE how you love on the kids!
ReplyDeleteWe continue to keep you all in prayer. I feel like I'm getting to know you all, even tho most of you don't know us. Donna & Paige are such a special part of our family and we miss them.
I've so enjoyed the pictures.
Keep looking to HIM...
God Bless, grandma (Vera Bontrager)