We made it! We landed safely in Managua, Nicaragua and arrived a few minutes ago at "Hotel Mateo" in Jinotepe. It has been a long day. Lots of traveling and lots of waiting. The team is tired and already headed to bed.
This Hotel is easily the nicest I have ever been been to in a 3rd World country. It is beautiful with nice rooms and even has great wireless internet! So I expect to be able to post at least once a day. One of the coolest things about this hotel is that it is run by missionaries and all the profit goes to local Christian ministry.
We need lots of prayer as a team. We're only going to get about 5-6 hours of sleep tonight before we have to get up for breakfast and then we're off to a church service (where I'll be preaching). I'm praying that God will really help us to move beyond the Americanized marginalized faith that we can sometimes be content with (shout out to the 242 series) and into a life of faith in "Him who is able to to immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine."
One highlight of the day... On our way from the airport in Managua to our Hotel we hit a big bump and our van stalled. The driver got out and worked on it for a few minutes and couldn't get it started. After a while i asked Jake to pray for God to help us out with the van. Jake, surprised a little, prayed for just that. And maybe 5 seconds later the van started. Maybe a coincidence...or maybe God's way of trying to show how central he is to every part of our trip.
More to come!
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So glad to hear that you all made it safe and sound. I hope the church service goes well for you Brad! Good luck! You will do just fine. Thanks for posting and letting us know how everyone is. Hope Paige's first flight experience was good! Tell everyone "Hi!" and that I'm praying for them. Keep the posts coming!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord! Glad to know you're on the ground and safe. We will continue to pray for strength and courage to fill you all and prepare you for the great and mighty works He has in store for you. Thanks for keeping us updated.
ReplyDeleteLove to you all.
Diane & Kala
Awesome :) Coincidence? No way! I'm praying for you to have courage and boldness as you spread the Gospel today. Can't wait for report #2!
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