Sunday, November 13, 2011
A video from Nica
The video above shows a "street ministry" event in Nicaragua. The man speaking in Julio, the national director for the Church of God in Nicaragua. The song they are singing is called "La Cocina," and it lists all the utensils in the kitchen, like "cuchara" is a spoon, and "cucharon" is a bowl, etc. Its a really fun song.
What is so great about this video, is that we taught them that song and the motions! When our team visited in June, we brought CDs of kids songs and taught them the motions. It was a hit! And they are still singing and dancing to the music. Hopefully they are continuing to use some of the other tools and lessons we taught them as well.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Walking through a door...
When we left Guatemala last week, I felt as though I had come to the end of a long road, with nowhere left to go. We had prepared for so long and realized our dreams, what could possibly be next? I felt like I didnt know where to go, because I had exhaustes all known options.
The trip this week in Nicaragua has felt like walking through a door. Every door, no matter how small, is a passageway, has frame underwhich one must pass. This week, I have passed through in a renewing experience. I have seen new things, discovered a new love for a new people, and a whole host of new options is open before me. I feel equally uncertain of where to go next, but now because there are so many options.
The road is laid out before me. I have stepped through the door, and I will continue forward on the journey, with fear and trembling.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Nica: Day One
My expectatations for this trip are already blown away. The country is beautiful in its own unique way. And the team that has come together to share this week is really special. I had a great conversation - in Spanish! - with Julio and his wife Estrella. They are a wonderful family, and I look forward to getting to know them more.
Tonight, Mike Simpson shared about his history in Nicaragua. He has built dozens of churches and educational buildings in this country, but now, he believes it is time to train the teachers about how to do children's ministry. He said that his denomintion has largely ignored this country, and that what we are doing this week has never been done before, and is in great need.
What an honor! How humbling!
I feel unprepared, overwhelmed, and very excited. I look forward to engaging with the teachers, and helping with this very different type of ministry.
