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(See related photos at end of newsletter.) Greetings! It has been a very long time since we have written. We are passing the baton to Orlando more and more, so most of this letter is written by him. Here goes.... * * * 2024 Send a Child to School The Father Heart team worked to prepare and deliver scholarships to over 200 financially needy children and youth so they could attend school. It was such a blessing to see these young people's enthusiasm and joy as they purchased their school supplies. Elvis, a young man who
graduated from the program, shared his testimony. He encouraged the young
people not to abandon their studies, saying that in life there will be many
obstacles, but with God's help they can overcome, and God will give them wisdom
and tenacity to persevere on their learning journey. He also encouraged
parents to help their children stay focused on their studies and not miss out
on the opportunity they have been given. A BIG THANK YOU to all who gave to make this year's Send a Child to School program possible! * * * Youth Centers The boys and girls are always enthusiastic to attend the Youth Center program. They receive a biblical foundation through the diligent preparation and presentation by the teachers, along with games, fellowship, and good eating! There are six leaders, as well as eighteen teenage helpers in training to become leaders. Every Saturday, before the Youth Center opens, the leaders and teens have devotions. They have been reading through the Bible together—starting at Genesis, learning how God has been at work since the beginning of Creation. Each story builds their understanding of how God is in control of all things. Pastor Ed also took the opportunity to share with them about salvation and baptism. This year the programs at San Sebastián and Augusto César Sandino run three days per week, always working to reach not only the children, but also their parents, with the Gospel. The young assistants and the staff recently had a special time of fellowship at the Verbo school, where they met for games and activities. * * * Mercy Ministry Mercy Ministry has many needs to take care of ... such as Kimberly. After serving faithfully as one of the helpers at the Youth Center, she was able to begin studying Medicine thanks to the Send a Child to School program. But she was having a rough time of it because she needed glasses and couldn't afford them. The total cost was $130 and, thank God, it was fully covered thanks to your generosity! Baby Lisliani is a baby no more. She is now 4 years old, but still cannot walk or talk. She cries most of the night. Through Mercy Ministry, we were able to send her to a sleep specialist in Managua; however, it would require a costly trip to Costa Rica to get her the medicine she needed. After we prayed together with her grandmother about the situation, God provided a friend who was already planning a trip to Costa Rica—so she picked up the medicine for her! * * * And Speaking of Provision ... Here is a fun story from when I was in Nicaragua! On the way to a discipleship conference in Puerto Cabezas, fourteen hours away, we were feeling quite hungry. The road was desolate, without any stores. Then, all of a sudden, God provided a snack! In the middle of the road was a huge bag full of chips that had apparently fallen from a grocery delivery truck. It was literally like manna from heaven for us on that trip. I do miss my Bluefields friends and the adventures we had together! * * * And Now, from Ruth ... Shorlene We met Shorlene when she was about fifteen years old. She was very sad, and had low self esteem due to much trauma that she had experienced. God's love changed her, little by little. We lost touch with her for years, but just recently connected again and had a video chat. She is now married, with four children—the oldest is fifteen!—and enjoying a better life in Costa Rica. They all walk the two blocks from their home to church. She said, "I remember when you used to bring me to church. I stuck to you like glue!" Blessings in Jesus, "Love
never fails." I Corinthians 13:8 Reminders:
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