Experiences from the Field
Below is what one of our short term missionaries had to say about her trip to Nicaragua.
My short term Mission Trip to Nicaragua was a great experience. I was blessed to have had such the wonderful host family of Jorge and Ninfa Rodriguez and their four children plus a great roommate. Two of the children gave up their beds for us.
Our host family radiated not only their love for each other, but a strong faith that generated concern and love for whomever they came in contact with. Ninfa lead their 17 year old son to the Lord the night before we came. She was so happy to share that with us. While working with our church, Iglesia Bautista Hebron, we went out to San Benito and I saw my “mother”, going to the casitas, sharing God’s gift and inviting them to the service. She also prayed for whatever need they had. At the end of the service, there was an altar call and she went forward and explained the gospel to a man with a small child. Jorge and Ninfa shared their testimony on how they came to know the Lord 14 years ago, but their excitement for things of the Lord was like it happened yesterday. Last, but certainly not least, Ninfa was a good cook. I hope to try some of the dishes out on my family.
Carey, a real asset to CFCI, is a very caring person and is about the age of my daughters. We got along well and we shared concerns for our own families. She taught our team what was right and wrong in the Nica-culture. She and Fabricio are great leaders and know how to take care of situations as they arise.
The church has such a great sense on how to minister to the community. They may not have all the conveniences that some churches have in the States, but they get so much work done for the Lord. Working with CFCI and La Iglesia Bautista Hebron I was stretched in several ways far beyond my comfort zone. I thank God for the opportunity to serve Him, but certainly I was blessed above and beyond anything I could have thought of. The Nicaraguan people and CFCI will be in my prayers and will always have a special place in my heart.
Rachael Higgins
Bethel Christian Church
San Francisco, CA
