Flight Information

Outbound Flight
September 1-2
Delta Flight 1652 - Leave Charlotte @ 2:05 PM. Arrive in Atlanta @ 3:28 PM.
Delta Flight 200 - Leave Atlanta at 7:20 PM. Arrive in Johannesburg on the 2nd @ 5:10 PM.

Return flight
September 8-9

Delta Flight 201 - Leave Johannesburg @ 8:20 PM. Arrive in Atlanta on the 9th @ 6:35 AM.
Delta Flight 2251 - Leave Atlanta @ 8:40 AM. Arrive in Charlotte @ 9:55 AM on the 9th.

Last Day of Medical Clinics

The team spent our last day holding a medical clinic and praying for people house by house in extremely poor community, La Chriza. One of the recent graduates of the Bible Institute has planted a church in this unreached barrio of 5000. Amazed that we treated 244 patients out of this 12x12 church and extra tarp. Again, the gratitide of the people was overwhelming.

When we ended the day with prayer over us by Pastor Ruben Amador and his wife,Pastora, they commented, "We are always praying for the people at Grace Covenant, who we admire so much. In our spirit's we know each of you."

Before we started packing our bags to head home, some were moved to tears as we shared with other our God experiences.

Here's how some in the team answered: Because I served on this mission's trip I...

...have more Jesus in me.
...am praying aloud.
...return home filled with joy.
...know I am able to hear God's voice
...know that even though it's difficult to step out of your comfort zone, it's worth it ...Was accepted by everyone on this team and I was healed of the hurt of being rejected by some other groups of peers.
...Know for sure I'm called to be a missionary
...Saw humanity through God's eyes.

Thank you for your prayers. By the time many read this, we will on the journey home.

2nd Day of Medical Clinics

Believing God to touch this young man who is deaf and mute. He had recently fallen off a bicycle and we think he had a collapsed lung. We paid for him to get to the nearest town to get a chest x-ray. Even in his pain, he had the sweetest countenance which touched all our hearts.

The people at today's clinic were grateful. No mission team has ever been to Pueblo Neuvro. Their medical and spiritual needs were great. The anointing on the evangelism area was amazing seeing. 154 people said "yes" to following Jesus.

Everyone loves a new toothbrush and we've blessed 571 people with one so far. Everyone gets one after prayer.

1st Day of Medical Clinics

As the team reflected on the day, here were some comments:

"It was humbling to see people stand patiently for hours, in hopes of receiving medicine to relieve their pain. I was convicted of my level of impatience."

"It was inspiring to watch people respond to the gospel as we use the faith bracelets." (FYI - As of today 232 people have accepted Christ as Savior, including a very prominent municipal judge.)

"The youth on our team have been amazing servant-hearted Ambassadors for Christ."

Sac-packs and Pillowcase Dresses

Little dresses are being distributed in Nicaragua thanks to an amazing group of sewers.

Thanks to all the senior saints that made these adorable sac packs. The are going to be shared with child living in the dump by Pastor Douglas and his wife Rosario.

Nothing like different people praying for each other.

VBS-2nd Day

We got to serve 300 children at our second day of VBS. It's hard to believe that 7 years ago we partnered with about 7 or 8 inexperienced children's ministry leaders and today we served with 29 such leaders, many of whom have graduated from the children's ministry certication program. All the leaders received "Service Awards" at VBS, which was a great honor for them.

Regardless of their age, all the kids wanted to pose in their new sunglasses (VBS craft).

Lot's of "Jesus Love" was shared today. Not sure who was blessed the most...the children or the team? Church tonight and first medical clinic starts early in the morning.

Saturday - 1st Day of VBS

The team welcomed 312 children from three towns to the first day of VBS today.

Puppets always bring the room alive

Feeding over 300 children lunch takes really big pots!!!! Waching this precious children try to save their lunch to take home to hungry family movers your heart though.

Pandamania has come to Nicaragua and children are loving it!

Friday Night Update

The medicines were cleared by the Nicaragua health dept. All of the team is now together in Esteli.

Friday Update

After challenging arrival day, the team spent several hours in prayer and worship.

As we worship this morning singing together "You are holy oh so holy" we sensed movement in the heavenly. Our confidence rose to a higher level. We know that we know, "God has a plan, and we're right in it."

Packing the pills that cleared. We are halfway to getting rest of medical bags cleared. Just have to take to Ministry of Health for inspection...yeah, cup have full. We're putting our confidence in Jeremiah 17:7 "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidenc indeed is the Lord.

First Day - Morning

Starting the morning with a beautiful breakfast together. Our day being re-arranged due to the medicines being held, but we believe during our worship time this morning, the Lord will order our steps.

Team enjoying their first set of encouragement cards. Thanks to everyone who wrote. Mail call is a great way to start the day.

Nicaragua Team Arrived Safely

The team arrived safely in Managua this afternoon. However, there have been complications & communications issues between the country's health dept. and customs to release the medications taken for the medical clinics. One team member will have to stay overnight in Managua with Dr. Salinas and Edgar, the translator, to see if a fax arrives in the morning at the airport in order for the medications to be released. Please join the team in prayer and expectation as they pray for favor.

Nicaragua August Missions Team Flight Information

Outbound flight - August 4, 2011

American Airlines

Flight 3532: Depart CHARLOTTE at 5:50 AM.
Arrive in MIAMI at 7:55 AM.

Flight 969: Depart MIAMI at 11:15 AM.
Arrive in MANAGUA at 11:45 AM.

Return flight - August 11, 2011

American Airlines

Flight 970: Depart MANAGUA at 1:00 PM.
Arrive in MIAMI at 5:40 PM.

Flight 3533: Depart MIAMI at 9:55 PM.
Arrive in CHARLOTTE at 11:55 PM.

Tent City in Tabarre

Distributed at least 60 dresses in a tent city in Tabarre. Every girl and mother was prayed over. Joy and laughter when receiving a new dress is universal. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this project. The prayers that have accompanied the dresses we believe have set destinies towards God. Scripture says "the fervent prayers of the righteous accomplishes much."

In a tent city near the church, the men repaired tents and put on fresh tarps, which were greatly appreciated.

Monday - Heading back to Port-au-Prince

As the team left for Port au Prince, they prayed for Pastor Mark and the summer mission teams serving in Haiti that he will shepherd. They arrived safely back in Port-au-Prince and will serve in a tent city this afternoon.

Sunday

Praying for Pastor Cassamejor and future of the church.

Sunday school.

Finishing church service and heading to orphanage.

At the orphanage the guys took 15 boys over to the church to surprise them with new soccer goal. What a hit!

The the team sang and sang, with the girls handing out 43 dresses and pray over each girl. Perfect day!

A little Sunday afternoon break in the Caribbean...

... and then it rained.

Saturday Dinner

GCC Haiti team enjoying goat stew after accomplishing lots of projects at the church/orphange site. Looking forward to worshipping with our Haitian family on Sunday.

Saturday night team answers to question: "best thing about today was..."

...Working alongside the Haitian people and seeing them invest sweat equity into new church/orphanage.

...Watching the Haitian people, even children hungry to learn new skills as they worked with us.

...Praying for Matthew, a deaf and mute young man, putting our faith into action asking for a miracle on his behalf

...Rafters going up with one cut

...The opportunties through-out the day to inpart hope...there's nothing like hope.

Saturday Update

Starting another beautiful work day in Jeremie. Hoping to get lots completed on the church/orphanage today.

Teaching the Haitian men new skills is an exciting part of our assignment. It's great to see two churches working together to advance the Kingdom.

When we are with children, we are building the orphange, for we know we can serve in what are challenging conditions one more day. Their futures are the why.