On our return from UK we had a few days before we headed south to Nicaragua . Our cross cultural team included 28 from the USA and 31 from Mexico . Monica Cook of Rural Sunrise Ministries in England also joined us. We had a vigorous week of ministry to thousands of people of all ages and saw some great developments in the 11 cities we went to. Syd, Victor Benitez and James Seay headed up Pastors seminars in three towns, San Marcos , Tipitapa and Grenada . These last two seminars were preparation for Bike missions in these cities. 90 were expected in Tipitapa but 129 showed up! Grenada had 100.
Both bike rides had a total attendance of up to 1600 riders, with police escorts. We happily stopped the afternoon traffic in the towns as we shouted ‘Cristo Vive!’ 2 rival gangs attended the meeting in Tipitapa and heard the Gospel. The Police Lieutenant in Tipitapa was delighted to meet up with the Pastor who led her family to Christ 15 years earlier! Over 110 people came to Christ in both towns and met with the Pastors who prayed for them and made church connections.
You sponsored a record 124 new bikes, with one year warranties. They were presented to senior pastors from may denominations and fellowships. Each one was $100.00 and represented 2 months wages for these brothers and sisters. We praise God for all your generous giving! Thank you all for your prayers and may the Lord bless you mightily.
Liz and Angela Benitez led the team of speakers and contributors for the Pastors’ wives Retreat and 6 Releasing Daughters Conferences. 130 women attended the Retreat and were blessed with great teaching and inspirational messagesas well as “make-overs", craft classes and health tips.
“Last year I came to my first Retreat. I received a “make-over” and was inspired by the other Pastors’ wives to make more of my life and ministry. On the day I went home, I opened up an internet account, and signed up for a computer course. This past year I learned to drive and opened a preschool in our town. Thank you for encouraging me to take hold of all the Lord has planned for me.” Pastor Lourdes, Chinendega , Nicaragua
The 2 “Releasing Daughters” Events Liz spoke at saw 30 women give their lives to Christ and another 300 baptized in the Holy Spirit. At one point, thunder crashed when she preached that the gifts of the Spirit were for use in our evangelism, not toys to be
played with. It was as if God were shouting AMEN to that!
Mike Nelsen and his team of 19 from our sending church Waterford Foursquare Michigan, saw hundreds make decisions for Christ. Under the Sandinista government in Nicaragua , they had freedom in the public schools and led 100’s to Christ throughout the week. On the second day they held a two hour assembly of 500 students and teachers! Joel Schweibert headed up the first Baseball clinic we had in Nicaragua and despite holdups in the first few days they culminated with a group of enthusiastic youngsters on the Saturday where 70 gathered for baseball and 60 came to Christ in the gathering afterwards!
“I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciated all your hard work, connections, and for hearing God’s voice regarding this beautiful country. I am still amazed at how God loves these people so much, how he arranged so much, convinced so many, and provided so much for this week to take place. Thanks for being instrumental in this. It’s incredible how much fruit can result from just a little time, investment and commitment.....it’s been fun to harvest together. Angela Benitez host Nicaragua Outreach
Please keep us in your prayers over the summer as we issue invitations to the “Heal Our Land” launch on Sept. 12. Please pray for matching funds to come in for the $80,000 we have received from the Foursquare Foundation for this project. Also please keep our personal finances in your prayers. We have had medical bills come in as well as our truck has had some major problems. If you would like to have us come to your church or fellowship and share contact us: 734-823-3829/704-451-6299.
In the Fields,
Syd & Liz Doyle
P.S. Thanks for praying for the Training Base - someone else offered more and so got it. We aren't giving up the vision so please keep praying for it!
