In Chinandega we are staying at a comfortable hotel, that is under construction. The second floor team members step out of their room adjacent to this view.
We toured Bayardo Arce with Nehemiah Center staff--and people from Chinandega churches who are considering holding arts camps for this community. It felt like the start of a partnership as we walked together through the streets.
Plantain tree and bicycle taxi in Bayardo Arce
Another form of Bayarde transportation. These men saw my camera and stopped so that I could take a photo.
This 11-year old showed us her art from last year's arts camp.
In the afternoon we toured a church which has just started hosting a Compassion program. We didn't want to take many photos because we didn't want to be more of a distraction than we already were.
This morning we will meet as a team to think of what a partnership with Chinandega churches in these ministries might look like. Then at 11:30 we meet to have conversations with Chinandega pastors. Please pray that we will be open to God's light and leading as we talk.
I hope you don't get tired of my postings, as Ed will tell you music speaks to me louder than most any other voice. And this morning, as I was driving & thinking about what you would be doing today, God reminded me of the power of HIS name. So may the words of this song bless your day as it did mine.
ReplyDeleteYour Name Lyrics - Phillips, Craig & Dean
As morning dawns and evening fades
You inspire songs of praise
That rise from earth to touch Your heart and glorify Your Name
Your Name is a strong and mighty tower
Your Name is a shelter like no other
Your Name, let the nations sing it louder
'Cause nothing has the power to save
But Your Name
Jesus, in Your Name we pray
Come and fill our hearts today
Lord, give us strength to live for You and glorify Your Name
Your Name is a strong and mighty tower
Your Name is a shelter like no other
Your Name, let the nations sing it louder
'Cause nothing has the power to save but Your Name
Your Name is a strong and mighty tower
Your Name is a shelter like no other
Your Name, let the nations sing it louder
'Cause nothing has the power to save but
(Nothing has the power)
Your Name is a strong and mighty tower
Your Name is a shelter like no other
Your Name, let the nations sing it louder
'Cause nothing has the power to save but Your Name