Some of you may have heard on Facebook or seen in the news that Nicaragua is in the middle of some pretty serious Political unrest.  We want to let everyone know that we are all ok and nothing has escalated to a very dangerous level for most people.  School was cancelled for Friday on a national level but we have had not other ill affects so far.  There are however protests going on in downtown Managua that have turned violent.  So, we are avoiding those areas.  The U.S. Embassy is keeping its advisories updated on Facebook.

We are staying close to home and keeping our ear on things.  Please pray for Nicaragua!  Here is our understanding of what is happening.

Univision, Washington Post, ABC News, Rueters and others have covered the story and I assume others will.  Using a google search for Nicaragua Protests should return current stories.

We are praying for everything to be resolved peacefully.  We are asking God to bring justice and truth to the situation and nation as a whole.

During Semana Santa vacation this year at Club Esperanza our friends from Love, Light & Melody held their annual event called “Dia De Luz” (Day of Light).  This year’s timing during Easter Week made it all the more fun for the community.  All of the children were on vacation from school for the week and didn’t really have much to do besides sitting around in the scorching heat.  But not this year…it was a big Ol’ Fiesta at Club Esperanza!

The team came equipped to the lead the children from the neighborhood in a variety of activities focused around the arts.  There was live music and a chance to pick up your own instrument and join in.  Krista’s sisters Hazel and Johanna got to go down and help lead the dance classes.  Particularly they got to teach younger girls on the ways they can worship the Lord through dance in church.  There was also a chance to do some pretty cool art work!  It was so much fun…all of our kids has an absolute blast!

There was also WATER BALLOON FIGHTS!!! 

Brad Corrigan is the founder of Love, Light and Melody, but he is also a musician who is member of the band Dispatch, who are gearing up for a summer tour throughout the United States.  Brad’s love and dedication to Nicaragua and alleviating suffering amongst vulnerable children here is a real encouragement.   It is a great testimony to the heart the Lord has given Brad.  With that heart, the team made the journey down to Nueva Vida land fill to give a concert and bring some of God’s love and light to the people living there.  It was a great finally to the weekend at Club Esperanza, and it was such an encouragement to see some of our kids from the Club performing on stage!

Our kids were so blessed by this week!  We appreciate your continued prayers for all of them as they come back to school from vacation!

Please pray for and support Club Esperanza!

God Bless from Nicaragua…and a big thank you to Love, Light and Melody!