On Thursday we finished our last full day of missions in Nicaragua. The medical team went to a remote village and saw well over a hundred patients. I am always thankful for the doctors and nurses who provide medical care and medicine to people who otherwise would not receive it.
Most of us had a couple of hours of free time on Thursday. We decided to travel by mototito (three-wheel taxis) to the volcanic lagoon at Caterina where there are restaurants and shops. The lagoon is one of the most beautiful spots in Nicaragua.
We traveled to Nandasmo for the graduation of the Pastor's Institute at the First Baptist Church of Nandasmo. Forty-seven men received their certificates and a leather-bound study Bible which was a gift from our church. I was told that these pastors would most likely never be able to afford a leather study Bible so they were very appreciative of what our church had done for them.
We concluded the mission trip with the last night of the tri-city crusade in Masatepe. Once again the rain threatened to ruin the meeting. Thankfully Ron was able to preach and nearly a hundred people responded to the invitation.
The Nicaraguans go all out for Christmas. Decorations were going up everywhere. You could even see Christmas trees decorated in many of the homes. The pavilion in the city park in Masatepe was lit up with a tree and decorations.
We are always thankful for the many translators who work very hard during the week to help make the mission trip a success.
We will look forward to going back again possibly next year.
Most of us had a couple of hours of free time on Thursday. We decided to travel by mototito (three-wheel taxis) to the volcanic lagoon at Caterina where there are restaurants and shops. The lagoon is one of the most beautiful spots in Nicaragua.
Our "caravan" of Mototitos on the way to Caterina
The Caterina Lagoon
Brenton, Ezekiel, Sarah & Kaelyn at the Lagoon
Sarah, Kaelyn & Brenton preparing to take a horse-back ride at Caterina
We traveled to Nandasmo for the graduation of the Pastor's Institute at the First Baptist Church of Nandasmo. Forty-seven men received their certificates and a leather-bound study Bible which was a gift from our church. I was told that these pastors would most likely never be able to afford a leather study Bible so they were very appreciative of what our church had done for them.
The graduates came into the church accompanied by their wives or mothers.
I brought the invocation at the graduation ceremony.
We concluded the mission trip with the last night of the tri-city crusade in Masatepe. Once again the rain threatened to ruin the meeting. Thankfully Ron was able to preach and nearly a hundred people responded to the invitation.
The Nicaraguans go all out for Christmas. Decorations were going up everywhere. You could even see Christmas trees decorated in many of the homes. The pavilion in the city park in Masatepe was lit up with a tree and decorations.
We are always thankful for the many translators who work very hard during the week to help make the mission trip a success.
We will look forward to going back again possibly next year.
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