Sights of the Completed Church

Here are some pictures of the completed church.



Entrance to the church

Pastor Elvis leading a gathering during a time of prayer and fasting in January.

Side view - Entrance to the Restrooms

View from Front of Church

I had a few more pictures, but these are the best ones, the rest didn't turn out very well.
All the work has been done - cement floor, toilets, sinks, metal work, etc. The only thing left to finish is the wiring and installation for the permenant lighting and outlets.

It was great to visit with Pastor Elvis when I was in Nicaragua in January. Things are going very well for the congregation. In February they plan to do door to door visitation and evangelism in the Barrio.

December 2006 Update

We're Back !


Project Date: November 17 - 29

God has done so much!
Thank Him for His surpassing Goodness!

We visited the worksite Sat, Nov 18. We had a time of worship & prayer with some people of the congregation asking God's blessing on the church and the construction of the building.


Laying blocké !

We all learned how to mix concrete and mortar (mescla) by hand, lay blocké, and play hockey on dirt streets with the local niños (children).
















Speaking Spanish Each of the Team Members made huge strides in their ability to communicate in broken English/Spanish!









Learning Spanish, Or was it English?

The Youth (Muchachos)
And Children (Niños)
Always willing to help!



encouraged by
what God is doing in the lives of His Servants





Pastor Elvis,
Pastor of the Church
we were building









Sameul
Our translator,
Co-leader of
Sports Camp Ministry




Praise for . . .
God's amazing provision!

We were able to leave sufficient funds for
workers to finish the project

We were able to finish the bulk of the work
on the walls of the church and the washrooms

Despite the delay in the delivery of blocks
for the walls, we were able to spend quality
time with the kids/youth and were able to
learn from each other

For all the men - some of the members of
the Team were able to pray with and share
testimonies with several men in the Barrio

For those who gave their lives to Christ

The incredible faith and work of Pastor Elvis,
the pastor of the church we were building

The faith and dedicated work of the
construction foreman, Mauricio


















Continue to Pray for . . .

The Youth of Nicaragua (Muchachos)
Many don't continue in their faith
past age 14 as the lure toward drugs,
alcohol, and gang activity is so strong!

Pastor Pete from Kortright Church

with some of the youth
as we say our farewell.

Update on the Building Site
and Church since our departure:

Mauricio (construction site foreman) has had 4 local guys from the Barrio (community)working on digging the trench from the outside wall across the road to the sewer. By Friday (Dec. 1) the
trench was completed, pipe laid & connected and the entire back fill completed.

The upperwall construction from the last horizontal rebar pour to just under the roof metal was filled in on all 3 sides with the first stage of installation of the Kovetek panels (as opposed to
concrete blocks). The Kovetek panels consist of solid Styrofoam slabs affixedwith a metal wiremeshorgrid attached tothe metal upright&lateral posts supports. All this is in place & waiting for a layering of cement on both sides of the mesh/slab panels to give it that finished, sealed in look. The Plycem sheets had been ordered for the bathroom construction. The cement layering job phase will probably be done at the same time as the "parging" of the concrete blockwalls, inside and out, followed by the gravel filling, tamping, and concrete pouring of the floor itself. This week and next week's work (Dec 1 - 8) should see the completion of the project including the electric lines and installation of fixtures.

At the regular Wednesday night Worship Service at Pastor Elvis' church on the night of our departure there was a good turn out of 10 adults at the service which only regularly has only 2 adults in attendance. In addition many more kids attended that hadn't previously been a part. "Marvin" was there attired in his very best clothes carrying his new "Bible" and all "fired-up" by his declaration for Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour as led and witnessed the previous day by Pastor Jim Klaas!!! Pastor Elvis was beaming as he welcomed all the people to the service, and
was thoroughly enthused, encouraged, and joyful. There has been a large degree of new hope and confidence lifting his spirit as he goes forward in leading this congregation.

Praise God for the obedience and faithfulness of His servants, the Men from KPC and their sending supporters from the KPC congregation, families and friends.

Thank you all!

We're Here!

Today we got quite a bit done on the work at the church. We got the walls ready with the main brace for to pour in the first section of the concrete on the back wall of the church.

We heard Pastor Elvis' testimony over lunch - WOW, what a dynamo he is and all that God has done in his life - just so amazing! Yesterday I had a chance to talk to him (albeit broken Spanglish) and he is so happy that the church is finally getting finished - but, now with that comes much responsibility - pray for Pastor Elvis and the very few adults (handful) that are in his congregation (they have mostly children (60-80)).

Also, today we played hockey for the first time with the kids in the barrio (community where we are building the church) and had a blast with the children. They were so excited when we brought out the equipment. Parents, teens, and many came to watch us all play. My heart was broken to see so many people from the surrounding families - many who don't go to the church in the barrio (more to explain on this when I get back!)

Tomorrow is a visit to the hospital and some will go to deliver medi-packs to the hospital - not sure if I'll be able to go - but if not, we'll still all pray that it will be a good time. Tony Bier (the doctor) and Jim Cochrane will be going and is looking forward to how that all works.

November Update

November
is here !

Less than a week to go!

Project Date
November 17 - 29

Our Fundraising Events were a huge sucess!



Spanish-a-thon

Each of the Team Members has been asked to participate in learning several Spanish phrases for our little Novemeber adventure trip. It is hard work! Pray that we would learn quickly.




Praise God for . . .

The amazing provision of funds and supplies for the team

• Our Team fundraisers were very sucessful
• God is doing amazing things in each of our lives - we look forward to telling all about it.
  

Continue to Pray for . . .

Each of the men God has called to be on this team

• prayer support for each team member - that God would use each of us in His unique way as part of the Team
  
• continued team building of the whole team of guys
• that God would be exalted in everything we put our hand to as we build and finish the construction of the church building in Nicaragua
• Pastor Elvis and his family, The church and the Church in the Barrio.
• The Nicaraguan people we will meet and work with.
• For the PAN Hosts; Annette, Don, Willie, Jenny and the drivers ( Alfredo, Victor) our translator and the site foreman.
• For Rebecca Thomson as she returns and has to say see you later and not good bye ( Hasta Luego)
• For our team members families that they would be covered with God's grace and safety while we are away.
• For our work situations. That they will run smoothly for those in leadership positions that will be away. Specific prayer for KPC and Pastor Don, Brian Watson's company, and Mark Hofstee's company. For Job opportunities for Jim C, Rick Smit and Rick McCoy when they return.
• For Bob Nicklin and his family - a family from our church during this battle with Cancer. That God will provide peace and a covering of mercy for him and his family.
• For Safe Travel to, During, and Home from Nicaragua.
• For our team to unite in purpose, strength and Gods love.
• For God to work in our lives stretching us to be bold and courageous.
• For God to reveal all our gifts and that we may be able to us them for his glory.
• For our fellowship time together.

The Leaders of our Team

• for wisdom, strength and courage to lead well
  
• final details of the trip before we leave
  

September 2006 Newsletter Update

September Update

is here !

November is just around the corner!

Project Date
November 17 - 29

Here are some things you'll be hearing more about in the next few weeks. These are some fundraising events that we'll be hosting and being involved in.

Fundraising Dinner/Dance
Sat, October 7 at 6:00 pm
at Kortright Presbyterian Church
Tickets: $ 20 ea.

We will be having a silent auction to help raise funds for the trip!

Nicaragua Worship Concert
Sat, October 27 at 7:00 pm
at New Life Church - Victoria St, Guelph
Freewill offering will be taken

We are having a worship concert/gathering at New Life Church in Guelph. This will be a time of song and worship together to celebrate what God is doing and proclaim together His abundant provision.

We have a great group of guys lined up to lead in praise and worship. Join us for a wonderful celebration together.

Spanish-a-thon

Each of the Team Members has been asked to participate in learning several Spanish phrases for our little Novemeber adventure trip.

If you would like to sponsor me in learning Spanish, let me know - I could use the encouragement to learn the Spanish phrases!



Continue to Pray for . . .

Each of the men God has called to be on this team

• their health, spouses and families
• prayer support and financial provision for each team member
• continued team building of the whole team of guys
• that God would be exalted in everything we put our hand to

The Leaders of our Team

• for wisdom, strength
• good working out of the details in planning the trip
• fundraising events that will provide more funds than needed for us to take needed supplies to the people of Nicaragua. May God bless abundantly.
  

September 2006 Newsletter

Can you believe
September
is here already!

November is just around the corner!

Project Date
November 17 - 29

Here are some things you'll be hearing more about in the next few weeks. These are some fundraising events that we'll be hosting and being involved in.

Fundraising Dinner/Dance

We hope to have a dinner/dance in early October. Perhaps on the Thanksgiving long weekend. Anyway, stay tuned for details!

Nicaragua Worship Concert

We are having a worship concert/gathering at New Life Church in Guelph. This will be a time of song and worship together to celebrate what God is doing and proclaim together His abundant provision.

This concert is scheduled for sometime in late October, most likely Oct 28, at 7:00 pm
We will confirm this date and time in the next week or so!

Spanish-a-thon

Each of the Team Members has been asked to participate in learning several Spanish phrases for our little Novemeber adventure trip.

If you would like to sponsor me in learning Spanish, let me know - I could use the encouragement to learn the Spanish phrases!



Continue to Pray for . . .

Each of the men God has called to be on this team

• their health, spouses and families
• prayer support and financial provision for each team member
• continued team building of the whole team of guys
• that God would be exalted in everything we put our hand to

The Leaders of our Team

• for wisdom, strength
• good working out of the details in planning the trip
• fundraising events that will provide funds for us to take needed supplies to the people of Nicaragua.

I'm Going to Nicaragua

Hey Everyone!

I'm going to Nicaragua in November 2006 - that's this year!

I'm thrilled to be a part of this team. This picture is of the team that started the project we are going to be finishing.

Our work will include, helping to finish the walls, windows and doors of a small church in Managua. We will be visiting an orphanage and a hospital as well. I look forward to playing soccer with the boys at the orphanage, seeing what God is doing in the churches there, and letting God expand my view of His Kingdom.

Pray for . . .

Each of the men God has called to be on this team.
- their health, spouses and families
- prayer support and financial provision
- that God would be exalted in everything we put our hand to
The Leaders of our Team
- for wisdom, strength
- good working out of the details in planning the trip

I'll try to keep this site up to date with postings on how things are going in preparation for this trip.