Sunday...a day of rest

Hola!

Hello! This morning we had the best cinnamon rolls for a small breakfast. We then hopped on the bus and headed to a church service at International Christian Fellowship. 

 It was a place full of people with love for the Lord! A man from New Zealand spoke about solidarity, which means union or fellowship arising from common responsibilities and interests, as between members of a group. It was so cool to see missionaries from places like Missouri, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Korea, and Japan. It is a church comprised mostly of missionaries or families adopting Nicaraguan kids, and we learned that the adoption process from this country is very tedious and could take up to six months. Adoptive parents must live in the country for 5 months during the process.

After the service we returned to the compound and enjoyed a brunch of eggs, pancakes, sausage, rice and beans, and fresh squeezed orange juice. After this delicious brunch we had a team meeting during which we sang songs and shared things that God was showing and teaching us through the devotions we do every morning. Something that really struck me was the very first devotional that we did; it was about literally being slaves and serving others and showing God’s love to the Nicaraguans. It was very convicting! It showed me that I need to make myself a slave in order for others to see God through me.

 

Soon after, our bus driver’s son came with many bracelets and jewelry for purchase. Later on, some ladies came with some pottery, bracelets and some cool whistles shaped like different birds.

Time to relax! Some of us played games like Mao (pronounced “mau”) and Uno and some just sat and talked. Although we have been so busy and have had so much fun working, it was nice to relax and spend time with the team and those we weren’t able to work with. What a fun day!
Matthew Tofslie, from the Team.

 Hola Amigos!

Today has been another wonderful day spent in Nicaragua! Although I have loved being busy serving the people this week, it was so refreshing to spend time with the people from Project H.O.P.E as well as the team. We ate delectable cinnamon rolls for breakfast and headed to the church for morning service. After church the team enjoyed brunch at the compound. We met together for the first time in a few days, and it was wonderful to sing together and share what God has been doing in each of our hearts this week. After a relaxing afternoon of card games, ice cream, and theological discussions, the team headed to the evening service at a Baptist church in Managua.

 All of the people at the church were so friendly. Each one of them wanted to shake my hand (at least three times J ) and talk to me. It is so uplifting to see how friendly the people in this country are! They treat Gringos like family even when they do not even know them.

Our team presented the “Chains” play drama to the congregation, and after worship and a brief message, we came back to the compound for another delicious meal thanks to the full-time cook who works at Project H.O.P.E. I have so appreciated the delicious meals she has made for us each and every day.

Tonight is another late night; staying up and watching the movie “Courageous”.

 Duerme Bien Amigos!

Brittnee Madill, por el equipo.