Our team arrived safely in Nicaragua today around lunch. We were so excited to see the people and meet with the leaders from the church we will be working in this week. Our team left from OKC and Tulsa this morning at 6 am and we were all enthusiastic about the opportunity to have our lives changed by what God has in store for us this week.
After checking in and eating a delicious lunch at our hotel, Casa San Juan, we were able to sit down and speak with Pastor Francisco and Pastor Rosa from Villa Roma Church. Both leaders were enthusiastic as Lori, Luisa, Andy, Lacey, Teranne, Lauren, JD, and Cindy sat down in community with them and our VIM Coordinator Rigoberto. We discussed the coming events for the week and how we plan to be in partnership with the people of Villa Roma Church in the future. Lori had a fun moment discussing the purchase of gas to help prepare our lunch tomorrow. Our translator said, "Petro" and Lori said,"oh no, no Kabaam!" while she spread her hands out wide.
Tomorrow through Thursday, our group will begin each day with JD leading an adult bible study. We will then host a sewing class for women in the community to learn how to make a dress, shorts, and a purse. Our seamstresses Delphine, Sandy, and Ann will be teaching the classes with the help of our translators. Each afternoon after lunch we will host a two hour VBS coordinated by Luisa and carried out with the help of other team members. We will end with a one hour free time spent with the children before returning to our hotel.
God is truly blessing our time together in Nicaragua. Continue to pray for our team as we meet more members of the Managua community tomorrow and continue to further the kingdom of God.
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