Nicaragua 2015

Missions.  Missions is so important to a local church.  God wants all of us to be on a mission for Him everyday we live.  Overseas missions is something special that every Christian believer should experience.  One time or 100 times, it forces you to get out of your comfort zone and trust God completely.  You see how other people around the world live while sharing the name of Jesus to people who have never heard before.  It is an amazing time.

When we came to Yukon, there were no mission trips.  There was no outreach.  The closest thing was the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.  Nate knew that he needed to get missions into our church.  So, for the last four years, he has lead a group to Nicaragua to work with Voice of Hope Ministries.  I was able to go on two of these trips, but opted out this year.  I feel like Mollie is my mission right now, along with some other details.

So, Mollie and I sent our Nate off for a week of ministry in Nicaragua.  It is always hard to see him leave us, even for work in the morning… ha, but it was also great to know the lives that he would impact while he was gone.  Mission trips are faith building things… if you are going and if you send family members.  You have to rely on God to keep everyone safe going, and everyone safe that you’re leaving behind.  That is why prayers mean so much to the team and their loved ones.  In the end everyone grows… the team, their families, the people in Nicaragua, and ultimately our church and THE church.

This year, Nate was able to take a group of 19!  The largest group yet… and literally over 10% of our church.  His favorite part is always taking first timers and this year he got to take 9 newbies.  It is such a privilege to be his wife and watch him lead with such humility and grace.  I am so proud of my Nate.

They were able to see 344 saved, do some construction for a new church, hand out new school uniforms and formula to children and babies that needed it, and come home changed for the better.

Back at home, Mollie and I had a great week together.  It was fun to talk to Daddy every night on FaceTime….  Thank goodness for that technology in instances like this.  We went to see Cinderella at the movie theater with Melissa.  That was her second time and she did great!  We went to see baby Henry, and had a play date at a bounce house.  We also got it some retail therapy at Khols and Target.  It was fun to be the one she “wanted” all the time.

 

It was a good week for our little family of three, but man o man it felt so good to be reunited.  Together is just where we belong.