Nicaragua – Missions, Coffee and Prayers

by Toni Armstrong Sample

You will never have seen God at work in such a profound and joyful way as you will if God leads you to become a part of our Westminster - June 9 through June 16, 2012 -  mission trip to the mountains of Matagalpa, Nicaragua.  You will meet people in this area who are making a difference for Christ.  They, and the master they serve, don’t want anyone to be ‘lost’.  Our group teams up with the “Young Life” ministry group in San Ramon, for a blessed and rich experience.  Chris Leonard two years ago said, “Don’t  worry about taking Christ to Nicaragua.  Christ is there!”  In 2010 we were the recipients of the inspiring spiritual action witness and verbal accounts from Young Life leaders like Leinin Loaisiga, Karla Rodriquez, Ludem Gonzales and Arnoldo Cordoza, to name a few.  Nicaragua is referred to as the “Circle of Fire” because of active volcanoes, frequent earthquakes, and dictator leadership.  Amid all of this you will see the shining and smiling faces of hope, found only in their relationship with Jesus Christ.  These Nicaraguans need our monetary gifts and our physical help but much more than that they need our love and to know that we are  fellow sisters and brothers in Christ who genuinely care about each other.  Our physical presence encourages them to continue the ‘good fight’ in this impoverished country.

You may be able to be a mission member in 2012 or to purchase their “Beyond Beans” coffee.  This great    coffee is grown, harvested, dried, sorted and packaged on their coffee plantation, adjacent to the youth camp. The plantation allows these hard working people to provide a tangible item for your dollars and allows Young Life to continue their youth ministry efforts.   In this country of 7 million, with an average daily wage of $3.00, Young Life is essential in offering youth an option other than drugs, theft and street life. Listen carefully to hear if Christ is calling you to this mission field.

Consider a purchase of coffee to help these people that many of us have been blessed to meet on previous mission trips and hold dearly in our hearts.  The Holidays are coming.  Special offers are usually available so you may want to contact ‘daniel@beyondbeanscoffee.com’, call 609.267.4856 or visit www.beyondbeanscoffee.com

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