Sunday in Nicaragua

Today has been filled with so many exciting events. The Lord is doing amazing things down here, both in the lives of the locals and in the lives our of group members.

We started the day with a fabulous breakfast of rice & beans, scrambled cheese eggs, fresh pineapple and watermelon. We are getting completely spoiled with the cooking.

After breakfast we loaded onto a Delta open-air pick-up truck. We who were dressed in our Sunday best climbed in the back of the truck, which was covered by a canvas tarp, and headed out for our hour drive up dirt roads to the church. The road was dusty, filled with ravines. So exciting!!! The driving down here is breath-taking (literally).

Upon arrival at the church, we were welcomed with open arms. We participated in worship, ministered with a skit featuring Troy Brown as Jesus in the 'Everything' skit, followed by Todd Mixon who brought a message on Jesus being the light of the world. The kids were offered VBS-style activities while Todd preached. The kids were well behaved and appreciative.

After worship we drove back to the campus, to be welcomed back with a wonderful meal of chicken and yellow rice with vegetable salad, along with pineapple and watermelon. The food really is out of this country.

Next we visited the work site where we'll be constructing a latrine and finishing an outdoor kitchen. We blessed the family with gifts donated by generous givers from the 'States. The family is looking forward to tomorrow when we will begin the work. The family consists of mom and dad, along with 4 children. We didn't have much time with the family, due to a packed schedule.

We gathered the children from the campus, and sped off to a blissful time of swimming at a local pool. The kids were so excited about the opportunity to swim and hang out with us. We highly enjoyed the time with them as well. The kids were also blessed with lunch provided by funds given from donations from the 'States.

Quotes from the day:

Steve: "Michele told me to wear white pants."

Troy: "Leslie, can you lift your legs."

Anna: "Nos vamos, porque." She said, "Let's go, why" instead of "Let's go, please."

Rachel: "Ms. Leslie, it's another roller coaster, WEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!" and "Everything is more funny when you are sleep 'defried'".

Sheri: "I make this look good."

Wes: "I make a pretty woman."

Leslie: "My dad told me I was never too old for a spankin'."

Courtney: "We are not on an island, are we?"