I was warned but I really didn’t expect to see it. I was caught somewhere between revulsion, sadness, and sympathy. The sad, anguished eyes looked back at me, both of us helpless to prevent what was to come. No, I’m not referring to a child living in poverty in Nicaragua. In front of me was [...]

There wasn’t a dry eye in the crowd as the 2008 Nicaragua team delivered their report to the Cornerstone congregation this past Sunday. Members wept openly as this year’s missionaries recounted their experiences of helping the families living in La Esperanza, or how 5 local girls sacrificed what they had to show how much they [...]

Every morning I would wake up early and have my coffee while standing on the front porch of our house. At 6:15am in the morning, the temperature is comfortable and the streets are quiet. I would stand there breathing in the fragrant air, and listening to the unseen birds and the distant car driving by.
But [...]

So how was my 2nd trip to Nicaragua? How has it affected me this year? Read on to find out!

On the day we landed in Bluefields, we grabbed a quick breakfast of scrabbled eggs prepared by our cook and were whisked away on a boat to Tasbapauni. The boat ride was 2 hours long and it was a miracle no one got sick… instead many people fell asleep as the boat bounced across the [...]

On March 7 - 16th, 2008, 18 people traveled to Bluefields, Nicaragua to help Verbo Ministries with their programs. The team consisted of 5 people from Three Hills, Alberta, and 13 people from the Toronto area in Ontario. The trip was put together by Samaritan’s Purse Canada and Cornerstone Christian Community Church in Markham.
This is [...]

The Nicaragua team has been back home for 4 days now and the reality of reverse culture shock is sinking in. For a few of the first-timers, they are feeling angry, sad, and guilty.
Friends and family don’t understand you.
You feel guilty for being so wealthy while others suffer from hunger.
Life seems to go on [...]

Hi everyone!
I’m exciting to announce to everyone that the fundraising campaign for the 2008 Nicaragua trip has started! We have a website dedicated to all the different events we have planned and how you can help.
Please visit http://give.nicaraguahope.org/ for more information!
Our objective this year is to raise $7000 to help pay for the construction project [...]

Verbo school has been offering high quality private education for poor children by giving kids access to the best teachers and programs (including a much needed food program offering breakfast to students). Verbo’s gracious outreach is critical for children who would otherwise be marginalized elsewhere or not receive education at all.
… we endeavour to serve [...]