Nicaragua Resident 2026 Day 2

Hello from Nicaragua!

We spent our second day in the community with similar rhythms from the day before. We headed out to the community with five bags full of groceries to hand out to the families in the surrounding area.

Each of the families we met with shared their stories of faith — a faith deeply rooted in Christ. These families have played a significant part in bringing others to Christ in their community and serving their church. Bringing these groceries and praying for these families was a way for the church to give back to them as a thank them for all the ways they have given their time.

One of the families we had met was part of starting the church we are partnering with! The pastor explained to us that the connection between the family and this church will always be strong. It was so beautiful to see such commitment and generosity displayed through the lives of these families poured into their home church.

After visiting homes we headed back to the school to do activities with the kids! Each of us was able to deepen our relationships with the them whether we were playing soccer, tag, or in my case, a very intense game of Red Rover!

We worshipped, danced, did a puppet show, then ended our time together with a craft. The story we taught the kids was Jonah and the Whale. They were very proud of their crafts which was a whale in the form of a paper cup!

Today was full but so joyful! It’s an honor to be invited into people’s homes and hear their stories — the beauty and the sorrows. And it’s a gift to be entrusted with these kids! While we may not share the same language, we share the same God. Please continue to pray for us! May the Lord gives us discernment and empathy and we hear others stories. And may we reflect the character of Christ in our words and actions so that others may know Him and that He may be glorified!

- Selah Harding