Cristo Rey 2010

February 23rd 2010: I went to visit Cristo Rey for the first time today. I had heard a lot recently about this community, but was shocked to see how devastatingly poor they are there. And I have witnessed poverty many times over in the three years I have lived here in Nicargaua. We went to see some of the schools that have been set up there, one in particular: a pre school with 250 children enrolled, but only one table and 15 chairs. If the parents want to send their children to school, they have to send them with a chair and books too. But the parents have no source of income, this community is in the middle of nowhere, on the outskirts of Managua. There is no work available, no running water, no shops. Desolate, dry and dusty. Yet just look at the smiles shining bright on the faces of God's little ones here. They were such a blessing to me, I have to go back. In what capacity, I do not yet know, except that I cannot just walk away and carry on as usual. They need our prayers, please join us in praying for God's blessings to reign down on them here in Cristo Rey, and for guidance on how to best help them.

Romans 12 v 13 "Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality."

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