We've Arrived!by Trent Anderson | July 31, 2016 1:48 AM
After a smooth day of travel we have landed in Nicaragua! We are all settled in at a church in Managua for the night. We'll be heading out around 8:30 in the morning for Esquipulas to meet Pastor Edgar!
Sunday Schoolby Trent Anderson | July 31, 2016 11:00 PM
This morning we left Managua for Esquipulas. We arrived just in time for Sunday school. We loved getting to meet the church members and hear the word from Pastor Edgar!
![Sunday School](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/6021/55092.jpg)
Home Visitsby Trent Anderson | July 31, 2016 11:04 PM
This afternoon we went out into the community and visited with families. It really gave us insight into the community we are serving!
![Home Visits](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/6021/55093.jpg)
Sunday Evening Serviceby Trent Anderson | July 31, 2016 11:07 PM
Service tonight was incredible. This church has powerful worship! We loved sharing this time with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
![Sunday Evening Service](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/6021/55094.jpg)
Morning VBS - Day 1by Trent Anderson | August 1, 2016 11:25 PM
We are hosting two VBS programs each day here in Nicaragua. Some kids have school in the morning and others in the afternoon. We are doing one VBS in the morning and one in the afternoon so everyone has a chance to come!
![Morning VBS - Day 1](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/6021/55180.jpg)
Afternoon VBS - Day 1by 55451789.6671 | August 1, 2016 11:35 PM
The afternoon VBS was great! We had over 100 kids in this session alone! It was a little crazy, but overall we loved starting to develop relationships with the kids!
Food Distribution Prepby Trent Anderson | August 2, 2016 9:20 PM
Monday night we packaged food for 20 families. This food will feed a family for about one week. We took time putting the food together and praying over each bag. We prayed that God will use this food to show his love and touch hearts!
![Food Distribution Prep](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/6021/55280.jpg)
VBS Day 2!by Trent Anderson | August 2, 2016 9:22 PM
This morning we started our second day of VBS! We shared the story of Noah and spent the morning loving on the kids!
![VBS Day 2!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/6021/55281.jpg)
Food Distributionby Trent Anderson | August 2, 2016 9:24 PM
After the first VBS we loaded up into the truck and delivered food baskets to four families. We loved getting to talk with them and hear their stories!
![Food Distribution](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/6021/55282.jpg)
Afternoon VBS - Day 2!by Trent Anderson | August 2, 2016 9:26 PM
These kids have a lot of energy! They are tiring us out but we love getting to work with them. We can't wait to see them again tomorrow!
![Afternoon VBS - Day 2!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/6021/55283.jpg)
Final Day of VBS!by Trent Anderson | August 5, 2016 9:11 AM
Wednesday was our last day of VBS. We had close to 200 kids between the two sessions. What a great week ministering to them! We were sad to see them go - but joyful for the time we had.
![Final Day of VBS!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/6021/55460.jpg)
El Campoby Trent Anderson | August 5, 2016 9:16 AM
Thursday morning we went out to "El Campo", a rural community outside of the city. We did a kids program for about 50 kids! It was the first time many of them had seen North Americans!
![El Campo](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/6021/55461.jpg)
River Baptismby Trent Anderson | August 5, 2016 10:12 PM
After El Campo we went down to a beautiful river in the community where we enjoyed the beauty and had a baptism!
![River Baptism](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/6021/55472.jpg)
Farewell Serviceby Trent Anderson | August 5, 2016 10:27 PM
We had an absolutely beautiful closing time with the church and youth. They had a series of special music and dramas and then we all shared about our weeks and said our goodbyes. It was a moving night. We are so blessed by these new relationships!
![Farewell Service](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/6021/55473.jpg)