In April 2007, we began our journey in missions after youth pastoring in the states for 8 amazing years. Our desire in Nicaragua is to reach in and help the poor, the hungry, the hurting and the hopeless by doing children and youth outreaches, food distribution and using every other available means to share the gospel. Our greatest desire is to share the hope and love of Jesus with those who may otherwise not know.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Clothing Distribution
Yesterday we had an amazing opportunity to bless over 150 families in the surrounding area of the city dump by having a clothing and shoe distribution. With all the donations left behind from the teams this summer we made a make shift store in the front of Lilieth's house next door to where the Children's Center is being built. With the help of the ladies from the Holland First team, we were able to pull off a very organized little space where each person was able to come in a pick two clothing items, a pair of shoes, a small toy and even a hygien product. We allowed them to come in and pick the items as apposed to just handing them a bag of stuff, to show them a little love. As a way of life they dig through the garbage for whatever they can find and then the just make it work. It was beautiful to see all the smiles on the kids faces as they were able to find a little pair of shoes that fit them properly. Thank you to all the team who so selflessly left behind their own belongings to bless others, as well as the many people from their supporting churches who sent donations with their teams. You were part on a wonderful blessing to many mothers and their children. Thank you!