What a revelation for us in Nicaragua!

 

Hi Folks,

 

     I have received a revelation this week.  Gringos work, HARD! 

 

     We are in the middle of a visit from the construction team from the Praise Cathedral Church of God (http://www.pccog.org/) in Pennsylvania.  Carolyn and I feel like we have made some new, and very good, friends.

 

      Despite the fact that his own church is in dire need of a new roof, Pastor Mike Grove brought his team of 12 people down here to Puerto Cabezas to DO SOME WORK.  AND WORK THEY HAVE DONE!  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the slab  (foundation) for the school we are building had what proved to be a problem.  We had been instructed at one point to pour the slab as a completely flat surface, with no rebar sticking up for walls, or anything else.  So the first thing that this valiant team from Pennsylvania had to do when they arrived was to bust holes in concrete! 

 

     27 holes to be exact.  16" X 16", and two feet deep.  That is holes through concrete and rebar, with nothing but hammers and pickaxes.  I know that this team was sent by God because they have rescued this project. 

 

     14 of us, including Carolyn and I spent two and half days breaking holes in concrete, and placing vertical rebar risers for doorways and walls and resealing the foundation.  But PRAISE GOD, that part of the work is DONE, and we spent half of today, laying block!  What a beautiful sight those growing walls are. 

 

     I want each and every person that reads this little note to take a second and please pray for Pastor Mike Grove, and his church the Praise Cathedral.  His church needs a roof, and he has chosen to plant a seed by serving God and the Miskito people of Nicaragua.  I have rarely met a more sincere man than this Pastor, please keep his faithful church in your prayers. 

 

      What a wonderful revelation for us to fully realize how deeply involved in this project that God is!  For Him to send us people like this....wow!

 

God bless you.

 

Richard

 

Dios le bendiga grandemente a su familia y ministerio.
 
Casa de Servicio, International
Missionary Aviation, Medical Evacuation
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Richard & Carolyn Becton
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Cleveland, TN 37312
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ADDRESS IN NICA:

 

Iglesia de Dios, Central
Missionero Richard Becton
Barrio: 19 de Julio
Puerto Cabezas, R.A.A.N.
Nicaragua, Central America