Mother's Day in Managua

I flew to Nicaragua on Friday afternoon and Rodrigo and Miriam picked me up at the airport. Miriam and I spent the evening practicing the lesson, finishing the decorations and making last minute plans for the first-ever women's event at Iglesia Bautista Vida Nueva, Managua, Campus Los Robles.

We were up early Saturday morning--the event started at 9:30 a.m.  Miriam was so nervous, but everything was perfect.  There were 23 women in attendance (a great start for the first event) and the morning went very well.  They listened and took notes and made it easy for me to share with them.  

Saturday afternoon I went to Felix and Dinora's house so Lorena (their daughter) and I could practice for the event at their campus.  We left the house at 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning and took everything we needed for the day.  After the morning service we had a quick lunch and then set up the room for the 3:00 pm event.

There were a little over 50 women at the event.  The decorations, food and time of worship were awesome.  Lorena did a great job translating everything I said--I added quite a bit as I went along.  I pray that something I shared would make a difference in their lives and in their children's lives.

Prayer Request

I'm flying to Managua, Nicaragua, this afternoon to speak at the Mother's Day event at both of our campuses.  In Nicaragua Mother's Day is celebrated on May 30, so this weekend's events are very timely.  The Los Robles campus event is tomorrow morning and the Bolonia campus event is Sunday afternoon.  I will return early Monday morning.

Here's the title slide for my presentation:

which translate to:  God's Recipe for a Godly Mother.  Unfortunately, my Spanish is not sufficient for me to present this without a translator.  Miriam Diaz, the pastor's wife at Los Robles, will translate for me on Saturday; Lorena Canizales, the pastor's daughter at the Bolonia campus will translate for me on Sunday.  

Please pray for the ladies who will attend; many of them will be invited guests who don't know Jesus as Savior.  Please pray for the ladies to hear God's message through me and that my translator and I will be able to communicate clearly.   

Two Days in Managua

Ena and I left on the Platinum King Quality bus at 1:45 p.m. on Friday.  

About 12 hours later, we were settling in to our room at the Canizalez home in Managua, Nicaragua, and they were wonderful hosts.  

Saturday was a full and "very special" day.  Both Ena and I got manicures and pedicures at Bea's Salon.  Beatriz is a member of the church and our special day was her treat!  We also had lunch at the Hotel Intercontinental, courtesy of another family.  In the evening we set up the tables, chairs and decorated for the event.

Sunday was another whirlwind day.  Church first thing and then lunch at Rosti Pollos, leaving us with about an hour and half before we had to be at the event. 

 There were more than 40 women in attendance and it was amazing to hear their sweet voices singing praises to our great God.  Ena did an amazing job with her teaching about Mary and Martha from Luke 10.  

It was a great lesson for all us . . . . we need to keep our priorities in order and not be so busy that we, like Martha, could hear Jesus telling us that we need to choose the "best" thing like Mary did.

The night was a short one--we headed to the bus station at 2:00 a.m.!  Glad to be back home and sleep in my own bed!