Sewing a Bright Future
A fast, rhythmic sound comes from one small classroom. Thump, thump, thump, thump, thump. It’s a tailoring workshop where children between 11 and 16 years of age operate around 25 high-speed sewing and stitching machines.
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May love drive away the darkness and paint a bright future into the souls of these children. May our hearts be torn apart and filled by the peace overflowing in the laughter of these lives.
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Living in Fear
Eduar’s mother begs him to come to church with her. Sometimes he refuses. He is too afraid. He knows his delicate, young mother cannot keep him safe on the trek through the neighborhood to the church. He hears the crack of gunshots day and night.
When Grandma Becomes Mom
No matter how bad Carmen feels physically, or how bad she’s doing economically, she diligently gets up every day to get her grandchildren ready for school, the child development center or the church.
Life Lesson from a Tomato (Not Bob)
The children at the Santa Lucía student center are learning some valuable life lessons from growing their own tomatoes.
Investing in Community and Clean Water
The people of Nebaj live in a beautiful place, but it is very far from the city, and many times their needs are forgotten. Needs such as clean drinking water.
Broken Home, Healed Heart
Shortly after Luis’ parents separated, his moods often changed from happy to sad. His heart was hurt and in need of much love.
A Compassion Alumna Learns to Dream Big
During her time at the development center Mariela accepted Jesus as her savior but it was not until she went to the university when she fully understood everything she learned as a child.
How Does One Church Bear Good Fruit?
The Fourth Nazarene Church in Nicaragua wants to do something for their neighborhood. In their community, alcoholism, drugs, gangs and violence are common, and the church needs good soil in which to sow seeds that will bear good fruit.
Waiting for a Miracle
Little by little, walking became difficult for Kendry. She needed help to do simple things like walk, hold a glass, color, and unbutton her shirt or pants.
The Cost of Being a Sponsor
Our release cost the Father His only Son by the way of His broken, holy, sacrificed body. Release costs. It always costs.
Blessed Are Those Who Thirst
This trash dump in Nicaragua is where mothers, grandmothers, men and children come to make a living. It’s where they find their lunch. For children it’s where they play and take their midday nap.
