Our work projects got off and running in a BIG WAY today! The team split in two to maximize our impact and help with 2 homes for family deeply in need! One family has severely outgrown their tiny house and one team is helping build on an addition that will from the looks of it triple their living space. The other family does not have a stilt house which is a huge safety and sanitary issue when flooding happens. Their current house is more of a lean to and well be able to get that family up in a stilt house this week.
Both teams today did lots of measuring, sawing and hammering! With the help of some great Nicaraguans we were a well-oiled construction crew in no time! Great progress was made today and the team is eager to get out and get after the projects tomorrow!
This evening we spent more time with the orphans as we played more games, laughed together and we played a sport which we had a chance in, BASKETBALL! Needless to say it was much more victorious than our soccer games :)
After dinner we were also able to throw an ice cream party for the orphans! The ice cream was a great treat but I think the orphans and the team would agree that it was even better to get all that time together!
Time for some rest so we can work hard again tomorrow! Pictures coming in the AM!
PS-just a reminder you can get short live updates from our days on the GSM Facebook page. Just go to facebook and search for Granger Student Ministries! Or follow @gsmlive on Twitter
Liv - So, was that "dookie" pop really yours? Amazing craftsmanship, I must say! Looking forward to hearing about your experience in a 3-hour Sunday service. That's some serious worship and preaching! :) Looking forward to all your stories - of new friends, the house build, all of it. Love you gobs, girl!
ReplyDeleteAll of you - we're praying for a fantastic experience of challenged faith, crazy God-surprises, few blisters and tons of fresh memories. You're the Church, the body of Jesus - proud of all of you!
Keep the tweets comin'!
Mom and Dad Waltz (Mark & Laura)
Alexandria! So your a builder now? Oh good.. we will talk about the additions to our house when you get home! Between getting ready for the garage sale and getting the preschool ready We have been really busy. We are proud of the work you are doing! love you
ReplyDeleteHey team! keep up the good work. Are any of you fluent in spanish yet? Continue to lead strong. We are praying for endurance for all of you!
LOVE TO ALL
DACLAN- The Bowers' family
Audrey and Taylor,
ReplyDeleteThe food looks great and so do you. That bus trip back from the beach must have been an adventure. Taking Ian to the airport shortly. Lots of changes... Ian in Germany serving our country and your girls in Nic,. serving humanity. We love you , keep up the good work. Brigette
Good Tuesday morning Cory! It is overcast and rainy here today but I have a whole new perspective on that after seeing all of the mud that the people there have to deal with on a daily basis! It's kind of like continuously camping in the rain! I can't wait to hear all of your adventures of stuck buses, getting pummeled in soccer, use of tools and building, and getting to spend time with those beautiful children....I still think you need a little sister:)! (Maybe you could sneak one in your carry on....ok not really, but they are soooo beautiful in the pictures) I saw that your devotion was on Monday.....awwww.....this mama is so proud!! I hope you know how amazing you are! I miss you like crazy, but I really do think Scamp misses you most!
ReplyDeleteDC, Johnnie and leaders - Thank you so much for leading so well, being such awesome Christ followers and examples for Cory to learn from and grow with. There are no words to describe the gratefulness that I feel as a Mother that my son has such amazing leaders to be inspiried and challenged by. I am praying for your families, as you are there, and prayng that as you pour yourselves out, God pours in to you and that you physically feel His pleasure and joy for you as you serve Him, the students and the precious people of Nicaragua!
Well, it's off to the chicken shack!!
Love and blessings to you! Mom a.k.a Kathy Wonderly
HEY NICARAGUA TEAM! It's Jordan here......Jordan Elizabeth Hallam that is (: I'm so proud of all you guys and have loved reading about all your service to the Lord this week!
ReplyDeleteOliviaviaviaviavia Usenicknicknicknicknicknick- I miss you lots and I'm praying for you ALL the time (:
Emily Usenicknicknicknick- Jane Eunice asked me where you were yesterday.....she said she misses your face occasionally driving down the street.....
Celia- Noah says hi (:
Love you all SO SO much! Keep on staying strong! Praying for you everyday!
P.S.- Celia.....Heather quit Culvers.
Well, we posted on here last night, but something must have happened (I'm certain it has nothing to do with being tired, and maybe not clicking the "Post Comment" button). Anywho, the pictures are great, we are excited for all of you!
ReplyDeleteI can't remember all the cool things we said last night, but at least remember the verse we prayed for the team: 2 Corinthians 9:8 "God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you're ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done."
We pray that the entire team is an "astonishing" blessing to their new friends in Nicaragua, and that everyone is ignited by the spirit to work hard and love harder!
Wade and Rachel Plank
I'm so proud of all of you...all your hard work, sweating it out. And spending time with orphans who need your time and hearts! You are making such an impact, whether you know it or not!
ReplyDeleteLesley
Hey Guys! GREAT PICTURES!!!! Loved seeing you all in action :-) And the trip home from beach - whoa........
ReplyDeleteWell, the weather today at home is VERY HOT - feels like 100 degrees! Sound familiar? Your not missing much here...... You are right where God wants you to be right now.
I am proud of you for making a difference!
Love you and praying for you.
Mama Kopf
P.S. Hey Jake, Katie is looking forward to taking you to El Camino when you get back ;-) She told me to say that........
Rox and Mom,
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys are having a great time and doing some awesome stuff! Dad, Mac, and I are staying busy here. Can't wait to see you both!
Love,
Katie, Dad, and Mac