Today was our first full day in Nicaragua. The temperature
is in the high 80's and because we're 2500 feet above sea level there are very
strong winds. What we would have given to have a "breeze" like this in
Belize!
After
breakfast Larry and Donna gave us a tour of the compound describing what
activities are going on and their vision for the future.
Today was meant to be a time to assess their needs,
prioritize them and start assigning project leaders to plan the work that will
make it all happen.
Our main project is the Pastor's house which is to be
constructed adjacent to the church. That being the case, there are two walls
already present and the house will tie into them.
You will see in the pictures a view of that space and the
foundation wall that has been prepared for our arrival.
The
other pictures are some scenes of the main building and some of our crew talking
to Larry.
Shirley Peterson is examining one of the sewing machines we
hope to use.
Also planned is a Computer Lab for the school which opened
on Feb. 5th. All the computers made it down safely and they will be put to very
good use.
Larry
& Donna had hoped to register up to 100 children in the school but the Lord
had other plans and over 260 are enrolled!
This year the school goes up to grade 6 and next year
it will be to grade 8.
Above are pictures from the evening church service in which we participated.
These boys are children of mission employees who live in the compound.