His Trip to Nicaragua

EJ's words not mine...

It’s wonderful to get a glimpse of how God sees the world and the ways his Spirit is alive and at work in Nicaragua. The church and orphanage have many complex issues to overcome. God was quick to remind me of John 16:33.  

“In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” – John 16:33

It was truly magnificent to see the ways God is at work in the mist of difficult circumstances. The hospitality of the staff and children at Casa Bernabe was the biggest testimony to that. I would never have expected the team to be so well loved and cared for during our trip. We were truly blessed.   

working at Casa Bernabe orphanage

Case Bernabe

Ali's dad is in the red t-shirt

lunch at cafe outside Verbo Church

Ali's dad

Skyline of Managua (one of the only buildings left standing after earthquake in 1972)

Enjoying the view with Ali's Dad, Peter..."I miss my sail boat" -Peter

Nicaraguans just get it done. No cherry picker required. 

Here are some trip highlights:

• Packing up 19 (50 lb) bags full of donations (clothes, toiletries, school supplies, and shoes) to take with us. It was amazing to see so many donations.     
• Attending the Easter Sunday service at the nearby Verbo church in Managua and hosting and egg hunt for the kids: We mixed in some resurrection eggs to go through the Easter story afterwards. 
• Working with a few of the older boys (and staff) at the orphanage to raise the roof on their home to prevent leaking:  Adapting to Nicaraguan construction methods (and philosophies).   
• Spending time with Christian and Jen Ziegler: praying with and for them.
• Playing soccer every afternoon with the kids at Casa Bernabe 
• Evening devotions with the younger boys throughout the week and the opportunity to get to know them.
• Traveling to the nearby town of Nueva Vida to see how the church is working within this impoverish community to provide meals for children, employment, training and hope by utilizing a farm, bakery, and school.  
• Getting to know the staff Casa Bernabe:  Believers with hearts for living out Psalm 82:3 every day.   

Many of you made his trip possible. Thank you!