Hola,
Wow what a day. We started out having time to read our bibles and allow God to speak to us. We met for breakfast and Luke led us in a devotion. He read from Romans 6. We prayed about our day and asked the Lord to guide us every step of the way. We had a nice breakfast which included freshly squezed orange juice, toast, eggs, ham, and fruit. Lynn and Glen drove us to the school that we would be working at starting on Sat. It has several concrete dorms and classrooms that need to be painted on the inside and out. We all gave money to purchase supplies which included about 13 gallons of paint. We also have a concrete wall that needs to be broken down around the pool. The guys will use sledge hammers to break it apart. I may get a few licks in too. We played football(soccer) with two of the students and had a great time. We found William a guitar so he could play music while we were here at the church's we visit. We planned out the rest of our time here so we can get alot done. They do not want us to work on New Years Day so they are going to take us to the beach with a few of the orphans. It is very hot here so I will be back with a tan.
Our prayer request is to continue to follow God's plan here in Nicaragua. That we all stay well and have the energy to work hard and daily. God has opened our eyes and we have heard Him speak. Be thankful for what you have and give to those who need food and shelter. It is really hard to see all of the poverty here in Nicaragua. We may not can help everyone this trip but we can pray for them that there needs will somehow be met.
We love and miss you all.
Happy New Year!!
In Christ,
Ginny
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Day 2, Nicaragua
Hola amigos :]
The offical day one is coming to an end. Today was so great. God is showing us so much about his people in Nicaragua. We started the day off with a trip to the market. It was very different than anything I've ever experience. Vendors ages 4 to 84 lined the streets with their various goods. We were able to use some of the money everyone back home gave to by shoes for the local pastor and his family. Praise God! We got SEVEN pairs of shoes for only about 90 dollars! Afterwards, Luke and Pastor Manuel went and bought us pizzas for lunch. They were great, very different taste. The guys also got to share Jesus with the workers at the pizza place. They said they knew Christ already so they encouraged them to share to others who didn't. Then we went and got ice cream. Again, a different taste. It was very rich. Only a dollar for 2 big scoops. After the ice cream we came back for naps. Walking around everywhere really wears you out! Then, my personal favorite of the day; church. A three hour sevice. When we got there the people greeted us with smiles and hugs. They were so beautiful. You could just see Christ radianting through them. The church service contained singing and dancing and a wonderful message. It was a lot different than any service I've ever been to. We met so many wonderful people after the service. Like back at Shiloh, our crew we the last ones out. Broken english and spanish conversations were going on everywhere. It is so neat to talk to the people here. You'd be surprised how much you have to brush up on your spanish, and quick! We met one little girl who was so precious. She was eight and was visiting from Costa Rica. Everytime Tiffany or I would look at here she would just smile the biggest smile. I was able to talk to her in spanish and she gave me a big hug before we left. She's my best friend down here. :] We also met a young woman named Ruth. She's Pastor Manuel's daughter. She is such a Godly women. All the people we've met here are wonderful. They have next to nothing. The same thing that lines our trashcans puts a roof over their heads. You're considered rich if your house is made out of concrete walls. It's incredible and so humbling. We are blessed beyond measure. Our hope and prayer is that although these people don't have many physical thing, hopefully they have Christ. And if they don't we are praying that we can bring a clear, inspired message of the gospel.
Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. [Psalm 90:1-2]
That is Ruth's favorite verse. He is God. He is in control and has been since the beginning of time. Although proverty is heartbreaking here, we have to put our trust in the God of provision. Jehovah-jireh.
You can be praying for us by lifting up the people here:
Pastor Manuel and his family.
- Pray for there health and well being.
- Pray God provides food and clothing.
- Pray God one day provides him with a church building.
Pray that La Quinta, the church that we went to today.
- Pray for the people there.
Pray for the people on they streets.
- Pray God will give salvation
- Pray for a revival in the community.
Pray for the doctors and medical clincs.
- Pray for supplies.
- Pray for more doctors and nurses.
Also pray for us, that we will continue to do the work God has planned out for us. Pray we don't get bogged down in emotion and shock but we stay focused on Christ.
Hope all is well.
Dios te bendiga!
-Courtney
The offical day one is coming to an end. Today was so great. God is showing us so much about his people in Nicaragua. We started the day off with a trip to the market. It was very different than anything I've ever experience. Vendors ages 4 to 84 lined the streets with their various goods. We were able to use some of the money everyone back home gave to by shoes for the local pastor and his family. Praise God! We got SEVEN pairs of shoes for only about 90 dollars! Afterwards, Luke and Pastor Manuel went and bought us pizzas for lunch. They were great, very different taste. The guys also got to share Jesus with the workers at the pizza place. They said they knew Christ already so they encouraged them to share to others who didn't. Then we went and got ice cream. Again, a different taste. It was very rich. Only a dollar for 2 big scoops. After the ice cream we came back for naps. Walking around everywhere really wears you out! Then, my personal favorite of the day; church. A three hour sevice. When we got there the people greeted us with smiles and hugs. They were so beautiful. You could just see Christ radianting through them. The church service contained singing and dancing and a wonderful message. It was a lot different than any service I've ever been to. We met so many wonderful people after the service. Like back at Shiloh, our crew we the last ones out. Broken english and spanish conversations were going on everywhere. It is so neat to talk to the people here. You'd be surprised how much you have to brush up on your spanish, and quick! We met one little girl who was so precious. She was eight and was visiting from Costa Rica. Everytime Tiffany or I would look at here she would just smile the biggest smile. I was able to talk to her in spanish and she gave me a big hug before we left. She's my best friend down here. :] We also met a young woman named Ruth. She's Pastor Manuel's daughter. She is such a Godly women. All the people we've met here are wonderful. They have next to nothing. The same thing that lines our trashcans puts a roof over their heads. You're considered rich if your house is made out of concrete walls. It's incredible and so humbling. We are blessed beyond measure. Our hope and prayer is that although these people don't have many physical thing, hopefully they have Christ. And if they don't we are praying that we can bring a clear, inspired message of the gospel.
Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. [Psalm 90:1-2]
That is Ruth's favorite verse. He is God. He is in control and has been since the beginning of time. Although proverty is heartbreaking here, we have to put our trust in the God of provision. Jehovah-jireh.
You can be praying for us by lifting up the people here:
Pastor Manuel and his family.
- Pray for there health and well being.
- Pray God provides food and clothing.
- Pray God one day provides him with a church building.
Pray that La Quinta, the church that we went to today.
- Pray for the people there.
Pray for the people on they streets.
- Pray God will give salvation
- Pray for a revival in the community.
Pray for the doctors and medical clincs.
- Pray for supplies.
- Pray for more doctors and nurses.
Also pray for us, that we will continue to do the work God has planned out for us. Pray we don't get bogged down in emotion and shock but we stay focused on Christ.
Hope all is well.
Dios te bendiga!
-Courtney
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Day 1, Nicaragua
Well we have arrived safely in Nicaragua, and we will be trying to update as much as possible in order to keep all of those worried parents updated. It was one eventful day, and I would say that everyone in the group is wore out. Especially since we have been up since 4 a.m., it was just one of those long days. But we have had a blast down here, and seeing the beautiful country. God's hand is consuming every bit of it, but no different than anywhere else. We will keep posting and updating for all who want to see what is going on. Not much happened, just a lot of travel, and now we are all about to head to bed for a good nights rest.
"But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified h by his grace as a gift,through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus." Romans 3:21-26
What we need prayer for: We need prayer for strength for the coming weeks, and that when situations occur, we will realize how to handle them properly. And if confrontation occurs, we will see that it is another attempt of Satan to spoil our plan. Also for the hearts of those we will be sharing with, boldness to carry out the message, and a message that accords with Scripture.
-LP
"But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified h by his grace as a gift,through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus." Romans 3:21-26
What we need prayer for: We need prayer for strength for the coming weeks, and that when situations occur, we will realize how to handle them properly. And if confrontation occurs, we will see that it is another attempt of Satan to spoil our plan. Also for the hearts of those we will be sharing with, boldness to carry out the message, and a message that accords with Scripture.
-LP
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