Day four in Nicaragua began after a great nights rest at the
hotel. After morning devotionals we gathered
for breakfast at 8:30. We then departed for the feeding center in Leon, at
which we arrived around 9:30. We were welcomed
immediately by the pastor and his wife, who explained how grateful they were to
us and to chapel for funding their new feeding center. He described how the need was great in this area for a feeding center, and how
God provided through Chapel’s donations.
The rest of the morning consisted of children finishing
their shifts at school and arriving at the feeding center. There were well over
100 children who were energetic and excited to eat. We started by helping them
to wash their hands, and played with the others that were waiting to eat. All
of the children were so happy and full of life, which brought each of the team
members so much joy. We wrapped up our time at the feeding center by performing
a hygiene puppet show and playing soccer. On our back to the hotel we stopped to buy
gifts for all of the volunteers that help to run the feeding center to thank
them for what they do day in and day out for the children.
The second part of the day consisted of a surprise trip to
the nearby beach. As we arrived, the Pacific Ocean stretched out before us in
all of God’s glory. Many of us ran right into the water, loving the cool relief
that it provided us. We were able to stay there long enough the watch the
beautiful sunset, collect sea shells and take group pictures
We then climbed back on the bus after a wonderful day,
looking forward to dinner and a low key night of small groups and the sermon
ahead. We cannot wait to head back to Posoltega tomorrow morning and be able to
spend one more morning with them before heading back to Casa Bernabe. Please be
praying for us in this last part of our week!
