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Beauty For Ashes Widows Retreat

July 6, 2017
Adventures
Nicaragua

We were asked to put on a retreat for 40 widows that Vision Nicaragua works with. We picked the story of Ruth to show how our Heavenly Father loves and provides for us, meeting us in our despair. Turning our mourning to joy (Jeremiah 31) and bringing beauty from ashes (Isaiah 61:1-3.) We had 40 beautiful ladies join us for our retreat. Most have been widowed at a young age because of the kidney disease that men get here in Nicaragua. The men work in the sugar cane fields. The sugar cane is sprayed with a pesticide that is cheap and effective but causes kidney...

Day 2 in Guatemala

July 6, 2017
Adventures
Guatemala 2

Vacation Bible study in San Pedro “It was a new experience for us today with Vacation Bible School. We built relationships with people who don’t speak our language. We sang songs about Jesus. My favorite part: I loved getting to use what little Spanish I had to connect with the kids.” -Karah “There was something special about the kids today. I met a little boy name Lou. At first, he came up to Alyssa and me just smiling. Then later he came back to ask for help to color his picture. Then somehow, he became attached to us. It was great to have someone who...

Pictures from Nica week Two

July 6, 2017
Adventures
Nicaragua

Visiting Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, one of the oldest Cathedrals in Central America. Bagging up rice and beans to hand out to those in need. Distributing the rice and beans in the local village. 4lbs of rice and 4lbs of beans will feed a family of 4 for over 2 weeks. Playing games with the children after sharing testimonies and a short message. Women’s day celebration, loving on the widows in the community. Washing the ladies feet Painting finger nails and toes. Handing out flowers to each lady who came. Door to door...

Faith Moves Mountains Bro

July 6, 2017
Adventures
Ecuador

Last Saturday, we set out on what we thought would be a “leisurely hike” up Monte Cristi. When we pulled up, it was rainy and cold, but we decided to hike anyways. About five minutes in, our expectations were shattered. The path before us was rocky and nearly straight up. For nearly two hours, we climbed, we slipped, and we fell. There were many laughs, some tears, and a whole lot of mud. We were so relieved when we finally reached the top, but just wait… In order to get down the mountain, we had to sit on our butts and slide because it was so muddy. Whenever we slid, we...

Pure Love and Pura Vida

July 6, 2017
Adventures
Costa Rica

I wrote these thoughts in my journal and wanted to share them with you… God is Pura Vida, Jesus is Pura Vida, missions is Pura Vida and most importantly, family and brothers and sisters in Christ is Pura Vida. Pura Vida means “pure life”. To me, it means so much more. Although this is a beautiful way to say, “I wish you well,” I look at this phrase with so much more meaning than that. I find myself diving deep into culture. I’m sharing space, meals and conversation with locals and get to hear their hearts, their passion for life. I see their hearts...

Wonders Through God

July 6, 2017
Adventures
Puerto Rico

This week God has changed my life in many ways. Throughout evangelism work and team time, he has taught me not only how to talk to him, but also how to listen to him. Through the stories of people we’ve met, I’ve grown in understanding and love for the lives of others. Before this trip, I took a lot of things for granted and thought of them as simple things: hot water, air conditioning, loving friends and family… While we weren’t in a particularly impoverished area, we were still in a place without many typical comforts. I realized exactly how blessed I am at home. I...

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