This has been an interesting
trip for me. The majority of my international missions experience has been to
be a manual laborer. This has given me great pleasure because I knew my role
and my lack of Spanish was not a significant barrier.
My role this trip has been more passive as I've been
challenged to listen to and ask questions of the local school leaders. This has
given me more of an insight regarding the Nicaraguan people, some of their
history and hardships.
The people I've met here have been welcoming and grateful
for our presence. The human needs are certainly present and I'm sure the spiritual needs are too, but not in a way more significant than for us all.
Watching a medical ministry effort for my first time has
been awesome. I am so thankful for the service that Rhett and the other
personnel are providing. This meets a need that the people can't provide for
themselves especially not in this way.
Tammy is a true leader and servant in this effort as she
uses her organizational skills and abundance of God's love to bring His message
to both children and adults of Nicaragua. Her presence also greatly impacts the
success of our team as she shares her passion for this work with us.
The needs here are significant and God's people are
responding and this certainly isn't limited to those of us from the U. S. The
local congregation at FBC Matagalpa has Christlike leaders and many members who
come together at 6 each morning for worship and prayer. I can't say I've seen
this type of devotion before. This congregation has ministries beyond the walls
of their church as they serve those in multiple communities. It is this effort
on their part that we, as FBC Cornelia, want to support as partners with them
in God's work. The challenges will be many, but the rewards will be priceless
for all and eternal as well.
I am thankful to have had this experience with these people
at this time as I always find myself blessed in serving others and working as a
team.
Moving forward I see the role of both our congregation and
the congregation of FBC Matagalpa changing as God continues to work. For now it
is time to join others in the morning worship as one people united by God.
Adios!
- Tony Reabold
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