Meridian Avenue Baptist Church

sponsored a group of 10 men and women

who traveled to Nicaragua from

July 1 through July 10, 2006.

The purpose of the trip was two-fold.

They would travel to the rural

community of San Jorge where they

would help with the construction of

the community's health clinic and

would also help with work around

the AMOS compound in Managua, the

capital city of Nicaragua.

The community of San Jorge is a

three hour drive from Managua.  San

Jorge has no running water or

electricity.  But the people of

the community are wonderful host

and a pleasure to visit and work

with. 

To learn more about the community of

San Jorge click here.

AMOS is a newly created ministry

headquartered in the capital city

of Managua. AMOS stands for A

Ministry of Sharing and their

purpose is to help rural communities

of Nicaragua develop improved

living conditions.

The work team arrived in San Jorge on the afternoon of July 2nd and returned to Managua on the afternoon of July 5th.  While in the community the team members were the guest of the community's medical provider, Santiago Mejia.  He provided the work team with his house to sleep in while he stayed at his sister's home.

AMOS had recently moved into a compound in Managua that had been vacant for many years.  The facility was in much need of paint and improvement.  A men's restroom and shower had recently been completed but work on the women's facilities was just beginning.  One of the task the work team did was to help dig a sewer trench for the future women's facilities.

The work team also helped clean the area within the compound's perimeter and also inventory the many donations that AMOS had received from donors in the United States.

AMOS needed to have their computer system wired and programmed for interconnection and the work team was blessed with people who could do this task.  AMOS's recently purchased truck likewise needed work and the work team had a capable mechanic to assist with this need.  God had provided the exact people needed to complete the needed work at AMOS. Truly He is amazing.

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