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Nicaragua

Thank you sincerely for your generosity to S.I. Nicaragua! Your donations empower us to meet deeply felt needs in the communities we serve. If your donation is for a specific ministry site: Please label and turn in at the base. Avoid distributing anything in the communities personally. We will process the donations on the first day of sites and get them distributed as soon as possible. General donations for the SI Base should be brought to the main building.

  • Agriculture
    • Prayer Requests:
      • For good winter in this 2023 and the new group of farmers in Vista Alegre community sector I.
      • For provision for the needs farmers’ families.
      • For my daughter that finish good her last year of high school.
    • Suggested Donations:
      • Digital scale 100g-0.01g
      • Magnetic impact bit set 3-4 inch long.
      • Second hand t-shirts S and M size.
      • Second hand backpacks.
      • Smokers for raising bee for honey.
      • Leather regular gloves for do garden
      • Baseball caps
      • Small Hanging scale (120 pounds)
      • Pruning scissors and handsaws.
    • Site Description:
      • Holman is the site leader for the agriculture site. Holman has a degree in agronomy, English and has also graduated from seminary. He is married to Elianor Navarrete who is also on staff and serves in our education site, they have one daughter, Jassyris and one son, Elliot. Holman is passionate about agriculture and seeing the success of farmers. He uses agricultural practices to enhance the production of individual small plot farmers and wants to see them be transformed by the power of God.
  • Education
    • Prayer Requests:
      • 1. For parents of each of the children who are part of Education site, so that they can get a stable job that allows
      • 2. For wisdom for the children of the site so that they can obtain the necessary academic knowledge in their public
    • Suggested Donations:
      • School Supplies
      • Small and Large Backpacks
      • Spanish Bible study books 6-8 years old and 9-14 years old
      • Thermal laminating plastic 9×11.5 inch
      • Dry eraser pencil
      • Paper
      • Card Stock/Scrapbook Paper
      • Card/Mixed Media Paper
      • Other Items
      • Puzzles, connecting games, cards games
      • Teacher gifts, Mother's day gifts, etc.
      • Children toys for end party celebration
      • Water bottle, make up, body cream and lotion for teacher for end year party for teachers
      • Christmas decorations
    • Site Description:
      • We currently offer tutoring in two communities at our ministry center, El Faro. We are trying to help elementary age children master basic tasks such as reading and math. We also serve as a resource to the local school in providing follow up with the children and finding ways to be helpful at the school. During the activities time we share bible stories and crafts that reinforce both biblical and academic principles. Through the academic interaction we are able to visit the children in their homes and establish relationships with their parents in order to share the gospel at every level.
  • English Tutoring
    • Prayer Requests:
      • Prayer for my family.
      • Prayer for my finances.
      • Prayer for the ministry site.
      • Prayer for monthly financial support.
      • Prayer for wisdom.
      • Prayer for the health of my family.
    • Suggested Donations:
      • Money for the following items:
      • - Printer (1)
      • - Foldable Tables (10)
      • - Plastic Chairs (20)
      • - Desk (1)
      • - Filing Cabinet (1)
      • - Speaker and Microphone (1)
    • English workbooks (20)
      • Games - card games, board games & group games (10)
      • Backpack (1)
      • Story books in English (beginner and intermediate levels)
      • English books (text books/curriculum for beginners and intermediate levels)
      • Notebooks (20)
      • Soccer Balls (2)
      • Dodge Balls (10)
    • Site Description:
      • We have an English tutoring site, English as a foreign language. We now have 5 groups of children, from ages 8 to 17 years old. We are focusing on the elementary school children from the outlying communities transitioning to another district for high school as well as those that have made the shift. English is required at the high school level and many cannot keep up. Being a tutoring site gives us the flexibility to have nontraditional classes. The kids are used to having to sit quietly and memorize grammar. We have been able to incorporate games and songs. We also have the opportunity to interweave the Bible and the gospel message into the program. We want to provide a safe, fun place for the children to come. Where they can feel God’s love and learn about His amazing Grace.
  • Health Care
    • Prayer Requests:
      • Vibrant health for both Celia and Rebeca
      • Rebeca’s English studies.
      • Holy Spirit’s clear guidance in Dr. Celia’s personal life and ministry.
      • Provision, peace, anointing and joy in doing God’s work.
    • Suggested Donations:
      • Medicine: **To help in preventing confiscation of medicine when entering Nicaragua, please have the team leader contact the Student Life Coordinator at least 2 weeks before the trip**
      • Hydrocortisone crema (10)
      • Ibuprofen tablets (2000 tablets)
      • Allergy Relief medication (300 tablets)
      • Triple antibiotic cream (10)
      • Sunscreen lotion (5)
      • Excedrin tablets (200 tablets)
      • Naproxen tablets (500 tablets)
      • Fiber tabs (500 tabs)
      • Medical Supplies:
      • Blood Glucose Testing Strips
      • Toothpaste and toothbrush
      • Notebooks/ Meeting Agenda
      • Card stock/ scrapbook paper
      • Gloves size S and M
    • Site Description:
      • Dr. Celia and Rebeca serve patients at the clinic in the S.I. ministry center, El Faro. We work primarily with support groups for chronic patients and offer open consultation hours once a week. We run a nutrition group for malnourished and undernourished children. Home visits are a staple and we will be starting women’s health education soon as well. There is time spent addressing physical needs and also the emotional and spiritual needs of many.
  • Microfinance — Financial Education
    • Prayer Requests:
      • Wisdom and discernment in the site.
      • That God will guide us to be a channel of blessing to the families.
      • That the families will open their hearts to Christ.
      • Financial stability in families and businesses.
    • Suggested Donations:
      • Ultimate Ear Boom 3 Speaker
      • Markers
      • Designed paper cards (5)
      • Agenda Planners (17)
      • Graduation gifts: agendas, lotions, or clutches (17)
      • Books
      • Mujer Emocionalmente Sana by Peter Scazzero
      • Iglesia Emocionalmente Sano by Peter Scazzero
      • Dream Big by Bob Goff
      • The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel H. Pink
      • Liderazgo Emocionalmente by Peter Scazzero
    • Site Description:
      • The micro-finance ministry works with people in six communities, providing financial education, followed by small business loans averaging $200, to help either start their business or help grow it. The site has recently started a savings program as well. With each loan paid back they qualify for a larger loan. In weekly meetings they participate in a Bible study, discuss issues in their businesses, and make payments on their loans. In addition to the weekly meetings, Katia & Fernando reach out to the women through personal home visits and spiritual care.
  • Physical Therapy
    • Prayer Requests:
      • Resources and sustainability for PT site
      • Opportunities to share the Gospel
      • Physical and spiritual healing in patients.
    • Site Description:
      • The physical therapy site serves the city of Nindirí and the surrounding communities through physical therapy treatment, home visits, and prevention/wellness education. Paul is a licensed physical therapist working in a small clinic with an emphasis in trauma and orthopedics. Our goal is to see the people of the community empowered through improved physical and spiritual well-being.
  • Sports — Boys
    • Prayer Requests:
      • For two boys named Lenin jacamo and Justin Tercero who live in Valle de Vulcan. They are addicted to drugs and tried to take his life twice with drug overdoses. We are training with them and praying for God to restore him.
      • For the economic situation of the families of the guys who are part of sports site
      • Prayer that God will give Nestor humility and wisdom to share the gospel.
    • Suggested Donations:
      • Clothing Donations
      • Sports shirts in different colors
      • Children's Hats + Shorts
      • Arm sleeves for sun coverage
      • Deodorants for children and youth
      • Training Equipment
      • Reusable Water bottles
    • Site Description:
      • Soccer and other sports are a bridge in this site to reach boys and young men, many who come from broken homes. Teaching biblical truth and doing physical activities are a focus each time we meet. We teach soccer, baseball, boxing and strategic games. Soccer teams have been formed in several different communities. Nestor mentors the boys and provide strong male role models. The Sports Site is a safe place to socialize and learn to know God, their loving Creator.
  • Trade School
    • Prayer Requests:
      • For direction and discernment for the projects selected.
      • Discernment for balancing time in working and talking with the community members.
      • That these projects would provide a unique opportunity to share the Good News with people.
    • Site Description:
      • This site focuses on running a small trade school, specializing in electrical engineering and basic home appliance repair. We have a small group of young people that have either dropped out of school or have not found something to continue doing. We hope to teach them some useable skills as well as disciple them spiritually. When they are not learning in class, they are carrying out maintenance projects around the base, neighbors’ appliances or basic construction projects in the communities where they live.
  • Women's Social Work
    • Prayer Requests:
      • That the Lord provides us with everything our site needs to function.
      • That God may fill us with his longing and wisdom to guide women according to His will and purpose.
      • That God will keep everyone in the site healthy and safe.
      • That Elizabeth and Angela are able to be witnesses to the women in the classes.
    • Site Description:
      • This site works with women from a variety of different communities in order to teach them some work-related skills. The site teaches four different classes; cosmetology, cooking, event planning/decorating, and jewelry making. Most women in the site come from homes that are broken, abusive and most often neglected. By teaching biblical principles concerning self-confidence, responsibility, sexual purity, wise decision-making, and character development, the women’s lives are transformed. Our desire is that the women are restored and given tools to succeed now and into the future.