September 1, 2018

 

 

 

More from Managua - Please Pray

 

With the help and escort of our partner, Juan, we have been able to visit several of our partners. There are obvious changes in the streets with many businesses closed, empty billboards, damaged buildings and streets. Our partners tell us that we should not be fooled into thinking things are returning to normal. They all tell us that there is strong tension and an apprehension that things will actually get worse.

 

On a bright note, two of our churches each had five baptisms this month (praise the Lord). So, the gospel is continuing to change lives in the midst of this crisis. We have encouraged our partners to be bold in preaching the gospel as many people will be open to the Lord during difficulties.

 

 

We have been able to get around some (with Juan's help) and were able to distribute a lot of material help to our partners, the nursing home and our churches.

 

Please keep praying and supporting us during this crisis. All help given to our Aid Nica project goes to providing needed help to our partners and partner churches.

 

 

Blessings,

 

Jody and Trisha

 

 

If you want to help in meeting the needs of our Nicaragua partners' families and our partner churches, donations in any amount will be used wisely to meet the essential needs. To donate, use the button below or mail your check to Jody Kennedy International, PO Box 6802, Fort Worth, TX 76115.

 

 

What Are Jody and Trisha Doing Now?

 

·    Nicaragua partners - We have been in continuous communication with our partner families and churches in Nicaragua. We continue to provide emotional, spiritual, and financial support.

·    Prison Ministry - We have reconnected with Behind the Walls (formerly Bill Glass Champions for Life). We both served in the High Desert Prison in Susanville, CA recently and were thrilled to see some of those say "yes" to Christ. We are scheduled for another prison this fall.

·    BGEA Rapid Response Team - In June, we completed another week of crisis response training with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. We are ready to respond to both natural and man-caused crises as needed.

·    Preaching - Jody has had the opportunity to preach several times since April and Iooks forward to other opportunities as they arise.

·    Personal maintenance - We are taking some time to catch up on doctor's appointments and other things that have been delayed during our time in Nicaragua.

·    Family and Friends - We were thrilled to be able to spend some time with our family and catch up with friends as time allows.

·    Appreciating God's Providence - While we mourn for Nicaragua, we can see God's hand in having us "beached" in the U.S. This time has allowed us to be in Texas while our daughter and family were here from China. The Lord has put in front of us several unexpected opportunities to minister to others in crisis. We are grateful that while we yearn to go back to Nicaragua, the Lord has seen fit to keep us busy in various ways.

 

 

We Are Available

 

If we can serve you, we are ready to be in front of your congregation, Bible class or small group to preach, teach, share testimony, instruct on mission, or simply share God's word.

 

Please contact us to schedule a date and time. (We do not require or request any offering for this service).

 

 

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