We have arrived! It is Sunday and our day started by visiting the International Christian Fellowship in Managua. We worshiped with missionaries and their families from many different countries. I was surprised to see how many young couples with lots of children were present.
After returning to the mission house, we had a wonderful lunch and then rested before making our first visit to the village of Los Sanchez. Our group leader from Partners In Christ, David, drove us up the mountain to Diriamba and then off the paved roads to Los Sanchez.
Ready to go, we split up into teams with interpreters and members of the church. We went from house to house to invite the community to church at 4:00 and also hand out fliers explaining the week's activities. The community was very welcoming and was eager to know when and how long we were going to be there. After meeting back at the church we joined with lots of children and families arriving for worship. So many families, that we actually stood outside to give the families seating inside the open air church. Tara welcomed everyone and thanked them for allowing us to come back. Dixie gave her testimony and then we sang "Amazing Grace" as a group and then listened to the message.
Some of the group members that served last year said that there were a lot more people that came out today for the initial worship service compared to last year. We will be heading back Monday to start our ministry in the school, roofing and medical needs. Please continue to pray for God's provision and protection. Pray that we can show God's love to the village and that they will see Him, not us!
Wendy Hurst
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