The Return to Nicaragua

Well, everything earlier in this blog is from 2010 when we first went to Managua. But this week we are returning. We have a team of 8 will be going to El Solero Sports Center “The Salt Shaker” to play, work and learn. We meet at the airport late on Friday night and our flight is at 1am on the 9th. Subscribe to the blog to get reminders. Share the link with a friend and most importantly, pray that God uses us and teaches us. Thanks for your interest. Stay tuned.

Playing "football" on the basketball court.

Pictures 8/3

Some pictures from Aug.3  Here.

Some pictures from 8/2

Here is a link to some pictures from August 2.

http://picasaweb.google.com/dgbaer4/20100802?authkey=Gv1sRgCJbcjua04KOeHQ&feat=directlink

Some Pictures 8/1

A couple pictures from Sunday, August 1.
http://picasaweb.google.com/dgbaer4/20100801?authkey=Gv1sRgCP7c6Nvq6LX2vAE&feat=directlink

Some Pictures 7/31

A few pictures from July 31…
http://picasaweb.google.com/dgbaer4/Nica20100731?feat=directlink

Mid-Day 3 1/2

Hi there! Today is the 4th day of our trip. Here are some of the things that happened today…

•Lots of lightning and thunder including heavy downpour of rain!

•Matt, Dan, and Andrew continued to lay bricks for the walkway that is being built.

•Gail and Tyler clipped and trimmed trees and bushes that were near the sports center

More later.

Pictures and thoughts after Day 2

see some of our pictures here:

  http://picasaweb.google.com/dgbaer4/20100730?authkey=Gv1sRgCIDmwqjq1__tHg&feat=directlink

• People playing soccer with no shoes.
• While Andrew was leveling dirt, 4 kids watched him and they tried to make conversation.
• Meghan and Kylie talked with Rosemary.
• Our team hosted a clothing sale and many people came to buy used clothes.
• People bought clothes for other people.
• Tyler and others practiced their Spanish while talking to people.
• Tyler that insv of clothes being for Woman and Men, he said Brothers and Sisters.
• Dan got to talk with Victor, the night guard
  • Tyler wished her spanish was better so she could share in other’s lives
  • everyone worked hard and was very tired
  • tyler and megan attacked their fear of heights – painting the water tower
  • Meghan and Kylie enjoyed speaking with Roberta
  • Gail painted a spider blue
  • The spanish woman checking the size of the shoe by using her finger
  • Ilana surprised at how fast the shoes sold at the sale
  • Matt was encouraged at the baer women looking for more things to paint
  • Amanda, Halle, and Cathy have learned over the years how to best run clothing sales.
  • Next project might be digging out a swimming pool – ha ha
  • Harder to play soccer with some of the boys because of language
  • Shredded beef and rice for dinner
  • Everyone worked hard together
  • Devotional about how to love each other as a team so that others will see the love of God in each other – they will know we are christians by our love.
  • Prayer requests taken
  • tomorrow two people can share their testimonies to the group for practice.
  • Preparing for church tomorrow, then lunch at the food court at the mall.

A Few Notes from Day 1

 

 We met at San Francisco Airport yesterday at 10:10 P:M, and left on a plane to El Salvador at about 1:20. Most of us slept on the long seven and a half hour ride. We then got on a plane to Managua, went through customs, and met Amanda outside. The rest of the day we filled with sightseeing in Nicaragua, exploring where we were staying, and going to Canopy Tours to Zipline over a lake. So far in Managua, the weather is very hot compared to the bay area and very humid! At the airport, the weather said that the humidity level reached 85%.We look forward to the next few days of serving, while enjoying resting from a long day of travel today.

-Andrew (Osito-meaning Little Bear)

We are finally here! After a fun-filled first day, we are now relaxing in hammocks on the porch and enjoying a cool breeze and some lightning…with no rain! I think I speak for all of us when I say that I’m exhausted, but it’s a GREAT kind of exhausted! I am so excited for the upcoming week and can’t wait to see what God has in store for us.

-Kylie

Today has been very exciting! The best part was starting of our arrival with a nice lunch in the air-conditioned library! Then we embarked on a fabulous tour of some historical landmarks around the city. As if our day couldn’t get any better, we made our way to the zipline! It has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I cant wait for the rest of our adventures! God Bless

-Meghan

Please check back tomorrow for more info about our trip!

-The Team in Nicaragua

Arrived

We’ve arrived in Nicaragua safe and sound. Dan

Watch for updates on mppcnica.WordPress.com

Settled in tour of facility and Managua then zip line ride for most of us. Fun day. Looking forward to rest then clothing “sale” tomorrow AM.

Thanks for the prayers.

Dan

Eight is Enough

Last minute change. One of our team members, Vielka, just had to bow out because her passport was lost. We will miss her but I’m reminded of Gideon. See Judges 7. Since we go with God, our eight will be enough. Pray that we will be a blessing to others. Thanks for following. Vamos con Dios.