Hi everyone.
We are in Nicaragua :) in the very place that Hey everyone
I am writing to you on hour 14 of a who knows how many hours long bus ride to Nicaragua. We haven't even crossed the border yet. Long and bumpy bus rides are a vital part of the mission trip :) when I get Internet I will post, just trying to get a headstart.
This past week spent in Honduras was a blessing. Our host, Pastor Carlos, who is a missionary from El Salador, has truely embraced the call that God has for his life. He is one of those people you just want to be around because he has such inspiring vision. He sees a need and the only thing to do is meet that need. He has some great stories. His heart is for the children and really wants to focus on building up a church for children, childrens church. Most churches in the area are for adults with nowhere for the kids to go. So as Pastor Carlos goes out reaching children God not only brings him children but now the parents and more of the community are seeing and showing an interest in what Pastor Carlos is doing. He is amazed at the growth and finds himself discipling more and more members to fill in for lead positions in the church because the church is growing so different ministries are needed like marriage classes and youth pastors. And this is just the beginning. Our team got to be a part of some really great children and youth services this past Saturday. Being at the special youth service in the afternoon was cool because we were seeing familiar faces. Students that we were seeing at schools the previous week during programs were coming to the church for the first time to check out the youth group :) wish we could have stayed longer to see that seed within them grow into something mind blowing for Jesus. But I know God has it all on His hands :) We had devine appointments where we were doing programs in places that had a specific purpose for being there. It's amazing hoe when it happens you just knowtht that was the reason why you were there.
Another really great thing about this church is that they have partnered with this bilingual school on it's campus. They hire in people who want to teach elementary grades from the area and from America for 1 year. And on the weekends the teachers are involved in the childrens church. I don't know about you but that sounds perfect to me. I was talking with the director of the school and she was saying how the previous teachers have had great experiences and it opens so many doors and not to mention they are still looking for 5 American teachers for THIS August ;) let's just say this bus ride I have been doin some thinkin. But in the words of my dear freind Bri "it'll be great, just don't think about it"
:D He has big plans for me. Bigger than my mind can even imagine!!!!! Ahh I can't get over how much He loves me!
We got to finish off the week with a day at one of Honduras's beautiful beaches. Words cannot express how blessed we have been this week.
We sadly had to drop two of our team members off at a bus station to go back to the camp in El Salvador because they are going to help out with the aim trip team from their church. So we will be without them for a week until a couple of days before we leave to head home. Bummed they won't get to experience Nicaragua with us but Jesus has it all under control.
I cannot tell you how excited I am to get go back to Nicaragua. The 1 week AIM trip I took to Nicaragua last year is what sparked my interest in joining World Warriors for this year. And here I am!! Hardcore cheeseball smile right now :D so it's awesome that I get to come back here because this is where I left my heart. There is something about this place. Sorry I can't describe it better. You'll just have to see for yourself. I think we will be at one of the kings castle camps in managua for one night then we are headed out of the city for the rest of our stay in Nicaragua. But that could all change. You never know for sure where or when, that's just how this culture is.
We so appreciate your prayers. I just want to thank all of you for your support. I think about where I am and how I got here and am in such awe to think about how you all have showed your love and support for me and Gods call for my life. You all are great!!!
I miss my family and friends. I get to see your faces in about a week in a half :) not happy about leaving but I can't wait to give some really big hugs to some of my favorite people!!!
Crossing the border into Nicaragua now :) and this is where I will leave you
:)
Love,
Becs
Hey everyone
I am writing to you on hour 14 of a who knows how many hours long bus ride to Nicaragua. We haven't even crossed the border yet. Long and bumpy bus rides are a vital part of the mission trip :) when I get Internet I will post, just trying to get a headstart.
This past week spent in Honduras was a blessing. Our host, Pastor Carlos, who is a missionary from El Salador, has truely embraced the call that God has for his life. He is one of those people you just want to be around because he has such inspiring vision. He sees a need and the only thing to do is meet that need. He has some great stories. His heart is for the children and really wants to focus on building up a church for children, childrens church. Most churches in the area are for adults with nowhere for the kids to go. So as Pastor Carlos goes out reaching children God not only brings him children but now the parents and more of the community are seeing and showing an interest in what Pastor Carlos is doing. He is amazed at the growth and finds himself discipling more and more members to fill in for lead positions in the church because the church is growing so different ministries are needed like marriage classes and youth pastors. And this is just the beginning. Our team got to be a part of some really great children and youth services this past Saturday. Being at the special youth service in the afternoon was cool because we were seeing familiar faces. Students that we were seeing at schools the previous week during programs were coming to the church for the first time to check out the youth group :) wish we could have stayed longer to see that seed within them grow into something mind blowing for Jesus. But I know God has it all on His hands :) We had devine appointments where we were doing programs in places that had a specific purpose for being there. It's amazing hoe when it happens you just knowtht that was the reason why you were there.
Another really great thing about this church is that they have partnered with this bilingual school on it's campus. They hire in people who want to teach elementary grades from the area and from America for 1 year. And on the weekends the teachers are involved in the childrens church. I don't know about you but that sounds perfect to me. I was talking with the director of the school and she was saying how the previous teachers have had great experiences and it opens so many doors and not to mention they are still looking for 5 American teachers for THIS August ;) let's just say this bus ride I have been doin some thinkin. But in the words of my dear freind Bri "it'll be great, just don't think about it"
:D He has big plans for me. Bigger than my mind can even imagine!!!!! Ahh I can't get over how much He loves me!
We got to finish off the week with a day at one of Honduras's beautiful beaches. Words cannot express how blessed we have been this week.
We sadly had to drop two of our team members off at a bus station to go back to the camp in El Salvador because they are going to help out with the aim trip team from their church. So we will be without them for a week until a couple of days before we leave to head home. Bummed they won't get to experience Nicaragua with us but Jesus has it all under control.
I cannot tell you how excited I am to get go back to Nicaragua. The 1 week AIM trip I took to Nicaragua last year is what sparked my interest in joining World Warriors for this year. And here I am!! Hardcore cheeseball smile right now :D so it's awesome that I get to come back here because this is where I left my heart. There is something about this place. Sorry I can't describe it better. You'll just have to see for yourself. I think we will be at one of the kings castle camps in managua for one night then we are headed out of the city for the rest of our stay in Nicaragua. But that could all change. You never know for sure where or when, that's just how this culture is.
We so appreciate your prayers. I just want to thank all of you for your support. I think about where I am and how I got here and am in such awe to think about how you all have showed your love and support for me and Gods call for my life. You all are great!!!
I miss my family and friends. I get to see your faces in about a week in a half :) not happy about leaving but I can't wait to give some really big hugs to some of my favorite people!!!
Crossing the border into Nicaragua now :) and this is where I will leave you
:)
Love,
Becs
Hey everyone
I am writing to you on hour 14 of a who knows how many hours long bus ride to Nicaragua. We haven't even crossed the border yet. Long and bumpy bus rides are a vital part of the mission trip :) when I get Internet I will post, just trying to get a headstart.
This past week spent in Honduras was a blessing. Our host, Pastor Carlos, who is a missionary from El Salador, has truely embraced the call that God has for his life. He is one of those people you just want to be around because he has such inspiring vision. He sees a need and the only thing to do is meet that need. He has some great stories. His heart is for the children and really wants to focus on building up a church for children, childrens church. Most churches in the area are for adults with nowhere for the kids to go. So as Pastor Carlos goes out reaching children God not only brings him children but now the parents and more of the community are seeing and showing an interest in what Pastor Carlos is doing. He is amazed at the growth and finds himself discipling more and more members to fill in for lead positions in the church because the church is growing so different ministries are needed like marriage classes and youth pastors. And this is just the beginning. Our team got to be a part of some really great children and youth services this past Saturday. Being at the special youth service in the afternoon was cool because we were seeing familiar faces. Students that we were seeing at schools the previous week during programs were coming to the church for the first time to check out the youth group :) wish we could have stayed longer to see that seed within them grow into something mind blowing for Jesus. But I know God has it all on His hands :) We had devine appointments where we were doing programs in places that had a specific purpose for being there. It's amazing hoe when it happens you just knowtht that was the reason why you were there.
Another really great thing about this church is that they have partnered with this bilingual school on it's campus. They hire in people who want to teach elementary grades from the area and from America for 1 year. And on the weekends the teachers are involved in the childrens church. I don't know about you but that sounds perfect to me. I was talking with the director of the school and she was saying how the previous teachers have had great experiences and it opens so many doors and not to mention they are still looking for 5 American teachers for THIS August ;) let's just say this bus ride I have been doin some thinkin. But in the words of my dear freind Bri "it'll be great, just don't think about it"
:D He has big plans for me. Bigger than my mind can even imagine!!!!! Ahh I can't get over how much He loves me!
We got to finish off the week with a day at one of Honduras's beautiful beaches. Words cannot express how blessed we have been this week.
We sadly had to drop two of our team members off at a bus station to go back to the camp in El Salvador because they are going to help out with the aim trip team from their church. So we will be without them for a week until a couple of days before we leave to head home. Bummed they won't get to experience Nicaragua with us but Jesus has it all under control.
I cannot tell you how excited I am to get go back to Nicaragua. The 1 week AIM trip I took to Nicaragua last year is what sparked my interest in joining World Warriors for this year. And here I am!! Hardcore cheeseball smile right now :D so it's awesome that I get to come back here because this is where I left my heart. There is something about this place. Sorry I can't describe it better. You'll just have to see for yourself. I think we will be at one of the kings castle camps in managua for one night then we are headed out of the city for the rest of our stay in Nicaragua. But that could all change. You never know for sure where or when, that's just how this culture is.
We so appreciate your prayers. I just want to thank all of you for your support. I think about where I am and how I got here and am in such awe to think about how you all have showed your love and support for me and Gods call for my life. You all are great!!!
I miss my family and friends. I get to see your faces in about a week in a half :) not happy about leaving but I can't wait to give some really big hugs to some of my favorite people!!!
Crossing the border into Nicaragua now :) and this is where I will leave you
:)
Love,
Becs
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