Karlyn and I had a great week in Nicaragua. Thanks for your prayers! Our team of eighteen joined about fifty other Americans who came to work along side our Nicaraguan friends in a small village called La Chuscada.
John Bland founded Amigos For Christ after he visited Nicaragua in 1999 in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane. Soon after that trip, he and his family moved to the city of Chinandega and began serving communities in practical ways.
“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus sometimes asked people when they came to Him. If Jesus asked outlying villages of Nicaragua this question, the answer might be, “We need clean water to drink,” or “We would like our children to have the chance to get a good education.”
The goal of Amigos For Christ is ‘to make Christ more visible.’ La Chuscada received running water in their community last Thanksgiving, and this year we worked with the citizens of the village to build a school. What a sight it was to see two hundred people working together every day to dig foundations, pour concrete, and erect the framing of an eight-room school building!
Until now, school was held in the dirt under the trees. When it rained, plastic was draped above the desks. Two dedicated teachers did the best they could in difficult circumstances, but now they are so excited about the future.
Once again, I feel blessed to witness the Body of Christ loving the way God loves. Even as we do seemingly simple things, Jesus becomes more visible and God is honored.
“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16