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