Preston Trail Community Church, thank you for your investment in planting Iglesia del Nazareno in Nicaragua! This church has a vibrant and fruitful presence in the community and will deeply impact future generations.
Currently, 70 adults and 200 registered children regularly attend the church. Over the last 60 days, nine people have committed their lives to Christ!
Above photo: Children participate in a class at the church’s Compassion center.
Construction Progress
The team reports that they have completed 85% of the construction. The status of each area is listed below:
- Classrooms and kitchen: Window grates and gates are installed. A bricklaying crew is finishing beams and columns and construction has begun on the sidewalks.
- Sanctuary: a roof was placed. Workers are finishing beams and columns on the sanctuary, compacting the floor around the altar and building stairs.
- Restrooms: a roof was placed.
Next Steps
Over the next 60 days, final tasks include:
- Painting (exterior and interior).
- Installing light fixtures, switches, outlets and an electrical panel.
- Laying sidewalks.
- Installing doors.
- Plumbing and tile work in the restroom block.
Challenges and Learning Opportunities
Uneven terrain has posed challenges for laying level floors and sidewalks. This required extra labor that the team didn’t plan for, but they met the challenge by leveling the ground and installing steps up into the main entrance. Staff are grateful that parents volunteered to level the ground.
Photos of Progress
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- Stairs lead to the entrance of the church.
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- The interior of the sanctuary.
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- Workers are laying a sidewalk around the classroom building, kitchen and restrooms.
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- A view of the church’s property.
Recent Church Activities
Members of the church and parents of the children participating in the Compassion center have been assisting with construction. The church organizes work crews and also has times of praying and fasting over the work. Church staff regularly communicate with participant’s parents about Compassion’s programming for the children.
Rosario is the mother of a child participating in the Compassion center. She shares the impact of the new church:
“The impact that the church is making in the community is outstanding. Our community is supportive of the church, and our children enjoy the teachings and activities. My son Jefferson is more friendly, sociable and expressive. These facilities are necessary to provide a safe and comfortable learning environment for the children to develop their talents and gifts.”
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- Children and parents attend an information session about the Compassion child development center.
Thanksgiving and Prayer Requests
Preston Trail Community Church, leaders from the new church are grateful for your prayers and sincere commitment to their community. This new church is a tangible reflection of God’s goodness and his love for all people. The church asks you to join them in prayer for:
- God’s blessing over the families in their community.
- Unity in the church and that God will be honored.
- Continued construction progress.
Thank you for your faithful prayers and support for this new church. We look forward to bringing you more updates on the impact of your gift.
