Sunday Night Mission Update

Nicaragua Missions Trip 2013

UPDATE

WITH

LOTS OF PICTURES

 Taken on the Volcano hike

Matt on the hike -- beautiful view :)

Matt called this evening and we actually got to talk for a longer period of time --

although our call got dropped numerous times -- like 10 times in 30 mintues!!!

My husband gives me DETAILS of the day!

AND

I know that some of the men are not so wordy so I thought I would write down some of what he said ---

Yes, 

I take notes when he calls -- 

They started the day by going to an English speaking church.

International Christian Church and School 

He said the service was -- different

FUN bit -- A classmate of P.Nate from Cornerstone actually ATTENDS that church.

P. Nate didn't know it -- and met him there this morning.

Small world :)

After the service they drove an 1 1/2  -- really it wasn't that far but the roads are terrible.

They drove to Surf Resort on the Pacific Ocean.

Yes, my husband was one that was not thrilled about this excursion.

BUT he said he was so glad they went.

It was beautiful and relaxing.

 The waves were big!

The food was good!

AND

Much time was spent planning with April AND learning -- he called it 'relationship building.'

Yes, this is an answer to prayer!!!

On the return trip they were on cobblestone roads for a bit

  

and then on a dirt road. 

On this road there were sugar cane fields.  Some trees along the road were trimmed and wood was just laying there.  April stated the wood would be great for the women to cook with.  

SO

Julie said, 'why don't we stop and load up?'

AND

that is exactly what they did.

They all unloaded, picked up wood and loaded the bus.  Neighbors stood at their doorways staring.  So, P.Nate took the opportunity and started handing out tracks.

Another answer to prayer -- opportunities to plant seeds!

When they returned to the mission dinner was ready 

 The mission where they are staying.

BUT 

P. Nate, Matt and Joe returned to HOH with April and the driver to unload the wood.

On the return trip they were conversing with the driver and his young son.  At some point in the conversation the driver wanted to know if they wanted to see his house.  

SO

they went.  He lives in a nice home -- very nice for the area

Because most live in houses of tin -- Matt said it is VERY poverty stricken.

This man was different.  BUT through the conversation he ended up telling them about his salvation AND made it clear that his wife was not --- while she was standing there.  He asked them to pray for her -- and they did.

Bill's cold is not so bad.  YEAH!!! Another answer :)

P.Nate has had some issues :) AND he's being very teased about it!

Matt's NOSE was red -- hahaha -- since that was the sight I had on SKYPE for 1/2 of the call!

They all sounded good in the back ground.

Jen was laughing lots -- Brain was talking a bit with Matt.

It was very light hearted.

They seem to have a plan for tomorrow -- which is an answer to our prayers!

He did ask for prayers about putting up the trusses.

Our women will start having opportunities to work with the HOH women this week -- pray for open hearts.

I know I said it would be short -- haha!!! ALMOST DONE!

They have 4 GOOD LONG days ahead of them!

PLEASE pray for them to prioritize and do what they need to do.

Pray they will to listen to GOD and remember HIS greatness!

AND
Of course, pray for safety and good health!

Matt and his brother-in-law, Bill