Missions Trip 2013

SRBC Missions Trip 2013

Nicaragua 

     We are so thankful to be able to worship and grow in a church that has a heart for missions.  Obviously, this is something very close to Matt and my heart.  ESPECIALLY, when it involves children and women.

SO, early this fall when it was announced what and where the ministry trip was we KNEW that at least one of us would be going.  

The trip was to Nicaragua

AND

they would be working through an organization called

W.A.R. ( Women At Risk )

at 

House of Hope

houseofhopenicaragua

The job -- 

Building --

finish a ceramics studio, build a new office and construct safe places for women and children to live.

This involves LOTS of cabinetry, welding, and plumbing.  

Relationship building ---

building strong, mutual relationships with nationals WITH the hope of sharing the love of Christ with those who need it.

THE WOMEN in the group will be working in the afternoon with the women and children doing art and craft activities and just working on relationship building and giving testimonies and sharing Christ's love.

There was a small window of time to sign-up because of flights.

Through much prayer 

AND

because of my job as a teacher

We felt it was wise for Matt to go AND for me to stay home.

I was slightly disappointed for me BUT thrilled that we could work it out for Matt to go.  They really needed him to do the welding for the project.

SO

With only 20 slots for travel --

they were filled within a couple of days!!

12 men and 8 women.

Our church had a offering in November 

with the first $25,000 going to the project in Nicaragua.

This $$ was NOT for the 20 traveling -- each individual pays their own way.

The $$ was for the WORK that would be done.

There has been meetings --

Shots -- many of them :)

Medicine to take -- before, during and after!

Lots of prayers of LOTS of people!

Equipment purchased

Packed!!

AND

Loaded in the trailer!

Clothes and of course personals items packed as well!

WITH one final service at church remaining--

our Wednesday night prayer service.

We did a night of prayer --

It was SOOOO special!!!

We ended the evening with the entire team in the center 

With around 100 more people around

Many, many people prayed for the trip --

safety, health, opportunities, everything to make it through customs, open and changed hearts, listen to God's whispers, endurance to get all of the work done

and so much more!

We came home -- 

finished up a bit of packing and off to bed!!

He was up early

as they were leaving SRBC 

at 6 am.

They had a drive, 2 flights with a layover in between and another drive before arriving at the mission house in Nicaragua.

BUT 

They made it!!

AND

so did their 'stuff!!'

YES, I got a call very late...but still he called!!!

Please join me and our church in praying for this team to do mighty things for God (and with God's help) at House of Hope in Nicaragua.

Pray for these women and children that are rescued from the sex trade 'business.'

We want these precious women and children to feel and KNOW the love of Christ!