Wonderful First Week

Wow, what a great first week of school we had at Centro Escolar LifeLink!

On Monday, February 21 Centro Escolar LifeLink opened up its doors to receive 155

students. There are no words to explain the joy that we all felt to see old and new

happy little faces of children, whom without a doubt where entering through the doors of hope and opportunity.

On the very first day our first graders surprised us by forming an orderly line just right at the entrance of the school, I even thought they had been practicing during vacation time! Monday was good but Tuesday was even better with only a few of the 3 year-old kids shedding tears when coming to school. Then, surprisingly by Wednesday all the students were very happy and no crying was heard from them.

By the end of the week we all were amazed to see how good this week had turned out.

We’ve already seen children forming orderly lines; neatly wearing their uniforms; saying “Good morning!” with smiling faces; learning; laughing; being obedient; honoring God with their prayers; playing; eating their lunches; and parents saying “Thank you”!

We are so thankful to have such a fantastic group of teachers and assistants. Above all, they fear the Lord, and have a burning passion with legitimate commitment in their hearts to be part of this great vision.

Humbly I take the opportunity to thank, from the center of my heart, every one of you, who make this work possible. These children wouldn’t have such an opportunity, and I can certainly say, wouldn’t have any hope if it wasn’t for your love, care, and support.

We are confident that this year is going to be full of blessings. Only one week of school has gone by; we can’t wait to see how wonderful the coming weeks are going to be!

Thank you, Jesus!!

Elisa Rosa

LifeLink International Missionary

Equipping Church Leaders in Nicaragua

In less than three weeks a short-term missionary group of Christian men and women, lead by senior Pastors Bob & Shelley Winn, will be joining LifeLink International in Nicaragua. One of the main purposes they will be moving upon, is in the equipping of 150 church leaders in the municipalities of Ciudad Sandino and Nueva Vida in the city of Managua.

The mission of the church is lead to completion by obedient and faithful servants that carry the responsibility of serving, training, and equipping other believers in their congregations. Elisa and I are honored to be involved in organizing the two days of conference/seminary that will flow in the teaching of effective leadership skills and refreshing words of encouragement. Appointed opportunities such as this one are always embraced by pastors and leaders serving in the front lines. We believe for an engaging, fruitful and rewarding time of ministry to many men and women leading their local churches... It's all for the glory of Jesus Christ!!

-Jaime