It was a joy to have John Dykes and his grandson Caleb with us for a few days. Bro. Dykes is director of Spanish ministries at Hope International Missions.
Last Friday we took a trip to Nicaragua where we met up with Bro. Dykes. We wanted to see how pastor Julio was doing and also see the new farm project. The mission is endeavoring to get our pastors and churches financially independent, and to do that they are starting projects that will help the pastor become self-supporting. The mission just recently bought about 40 acres of land in Nicaragua. This picture shows some of the crops that they already have planted. They have plans of battle cattle, building an irrigation system and planting more crops and vegetables. With five cows a pastor can support his family. If you would be interested in finding out more information about this project and how you can help contact John Dykes (772) 546-1113.
The farm runs along the edge of the Coco River.
These are the two horses that they have on the farm.
We had to make a rather rugged trek into the mountains to see the farm. They felt sorry for Bro. Dykes so they brought him a horse to ride back out on.
Joseph was dragging his feet on the way back so they gave him a ride too.
It sure is exciting to see what God is doing in Nicaragua. Pastor Julio has also started a new preaching point in the town of Ocotal and God is blessing. The future is bright for the work of God!
1 comments:
Good morning, how are you?
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Emilio Fernandez Esteban
Calle Valencia, 39
28903 Getafe (Madrid)
Spain
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Emilio Fernandez
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