Final Day

The last day and the last wall up. We marked the event by cementing our nametags into one the last cinder blocks.  More importantly, we noticed above the entrance to the church was a large piece of wood cemented vertically to the building. Before leaving the site, we found another piece of lumber and attached it horizontally to display the Cross of Christ. To Him be the glory!

Sunday Update

The Lord’s Day and no better day to share the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. The day started with teaching Sunday school at the site of the church build, sharing the gospel with the kids through the beads of the salvation bracelet. Later was a time for songs, games and refreshments. This evening, service was held in front of a standing room only crowd at the home of Pastor Marcos. Each of the team members got to share his testimony and a message of God’s love. It was a beautiful experience with the Holy Spirit very evident in our midst.

Saturday Update

Each day we’re visited by a herd of cattle under the auspices of a skilled vaquero. We knew the Lord would never steer us wrong! Just one of many sights here at the church build. Worked a half day today, in keeping with the labor routine for Saturday. This evening we’re preparing to participate in the anniversary celebration for the first Foursquare church in Sebaco. Grace Covenant helped build this church six years ago, and Juan Lozano, who’s making his fourth trip to Nicaragua this year, was a member of that build team.

Friday Update

Today was as much about kingdom building as it was church building. We helped put up classroom walls until 3 this afternoon when we used a soccer ball to draw children in the neighborhood to Christ. No sooner had the ball come out when children and young people started flocking to the soccer field.  After about half a dozen goals had been scored, team leader Boris stopped play to distribute salvation bracelets. But before these gifts were given, he proclaimed the good news of the gift of eternal life through Jesus as represented by the colors of each bead of the bracelet. The Holy Spirit was moving as 15 children accepted Christ on that soccer field today. To God be the glory.

Thursday Update

It was off to work today and WORK we did. Today's goal was to start wall building for the classrooms. Tired, dirty and hunger at day's end, but happy and fulfilled laboring for the Lord.

Nicaragua Construction Team in Sebaco

The GCC missions team arrived safely by the grace of God at the church construction site in Sebaco this afternoon. They were greeted by Pastors Ruben and Marcos and visited the site. Team leader Boris Fernandez led them in prayer, where they asked for God's favor to be upon them and to establish the works of their hands. And they got their work orders for tomorrow!

Team Has Arrived

The Nicaragua Construction Team has arrived safely in Nicaragua.  They are on their way to Sebaco.

Nicaragua Construction Team Flight Information

Outbound Flights - August 27

                USAirways Flight 1877: Depart Charlotte @ 7:00 AM.  Arrive in Miami @ 8:58 AM. 

                American Airlines Flight 928: Depart Miami @ 11:05 AM.  Arrive in Managua @ 11:51 AM. 

Return Flight - September 2

                American Airlines Flight 344: Leave Managua @ 1:01 PM.  Arrive in Miami @ 5:40 PM. 

                     USAirways Flight 1828: Leave Miami @ 9:00 PM.  Arrive in Charlotte @ 11:07 PM.