"Passionate Love" Women's Conference

What a privilege we had to coordinate the amazing women’s conference─ ”Amor Apasionado (Passionate Love)! On April 2, over 210 women─ pastors and leaders─ from 33 churches in Ciudad Sandino received a special word as they gathered together at the LifeLink Ministry Base.

The guest speaker, our dear Pastor Colleen Rouse, brought a message that ministered directly to the heart of these ladies. Smiles, joy, and passion highlighted the conference geared to present how God’s love can infuse women in the church to live out vibrant relationships with their Heavenly Father.

The theme of the conference was based on the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan. At the end of the event each lady received a copy of the book, a certificate, and a gift bag containing an outfit giving by the generous women of Victory World Church in Atlanta! There’s no question, all the ladies were blessed and honored, and we are grateful to have been part of such wonderful experience.

The Rosa's

Gymnastics at The LifeLink School!

In March, after the beginning of the school year, the excitement continued to grow at "Centro Escolar LifeLink" with the beginning of the gymnastics program. This was made a possibility thanks to Carrie Russell, an accomplished gymnast, who spent priceless time training the school's new gymnastics teacher. Having received the donation of brand new mats, The LifeLink School is now prepared to offer the classes as an extracurricular program for the students. We are convinced that gymnastics will help focus our students in the way of discipline and perseverance.

The future of these children looks brighter than ever! A God-centered outlook and a positive attitude will define the path that they take in life. There is no doubt that each one of the students at The LifeLink School has the opportunity to become an influential leader in character and integrity for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Jaime Rosa

Changing Lives!

“Perdón que los interrumpa, pero encontré esta basura tirada en el suelo”, said Rogelio, a first grader at the LifeLink School. (“Excuse me for bothering you, but I found this trash on the ground.”)

As some of us were gathered in the kitchen of the school, Rogelio, entered and politely interrupted us to let us know with these words that someone had thrown some trash on the ground. It was such a special moment! I felt joy, satisfaction, and pride when we heard and saw Rogelio do what he did. It is so beautiful to see and experience the tremendous impact that LifeLink International is having in the children of this area in Ciudad Sandino. The opportunity to be part of this is, without a doubt, a blessing and a reason to feel proud.

We are privileged to continue serving in the area of Christian Education. We teach our students about Jesus and the love He has for each and every one of them. As you may already know, every Friday morning we have a children’s chapel service at “Centro Escolar LifeLink”. We worship, pray, and experience the love God with the students.

One very special treat earlier this was the visit of Pastor Colleen Rouse, from Victory World Church in Atlanta. She shared a word from God about healing directed to the 3, 4,5, and 6 year-old students. They paid close attention to our guest speaker as she delivered a passionate message. The response was anointed. After they were lead in prayer by Pastor Colleen, many of them were ready to share about the amazing healing power of God. Their hearts were full of faith because they had believed a message from God’s Word!

Elisa Rosa

Wonderful First Week

Wow, what a great first week of school we had at Centro Escolar LifeLink!

On Monday, February 21 Centro Escolar LifeLink opened up its doors to receive 155

students. There are no words to explain the joy that we all felt to see old and new

happy little faces of children, whom without a doubt where entering through the doors of hope and opportunity.

On the very first day our first graders surprised us by forming an orderly line just right at the entrance of the school, I even thought they had been practicing during vacation time! Monday was good but Tuesday was even better with only a few of the 3 year-old kids shedding tears when coming to school. Then, surprisingly by Wednesday all the students were very happy and no crying was heard from them.

By the end of the week we all were amazed to see how good this week had turned out.

We’ve already seen children forming orderly lines; neatly wearing their uniforms; saying “Good morning!” with smiling faces; learning; laughing; being obedient; honoring God with their prayers; playing; eating their lunches; and parents saying “Thank you”!

We are so thankful to have such a fantastic group of teachers and assistants. Above all, they fear the Lord, and have a burning passion with legitimate commitment in their hearts to be part of this great vision.

Humbly I take the opportunity to thank, from the center of my heart, every one of you, who make this work possible. These children wouldn’t have such an opportunity, and I can certainly say, wouldn’t have any hope if it wasn’t for your love, care, and support.

We are confident that this year is going to be full of blessings. Only one week of school has gone by; we can’t wait to see how wonderful the coming weeks are going to be!

Thank you, Jesus!!

Elisa Rosa

LifeLink International Missionary

Equipping Church Leaders in Nicaragua

In less than three weeks a short-term missionary group of Christian men and women, lead by senior Pastors Bob & Shelley Winn, will be joining LifeLink International in Nicaragua. One of the main purposes they will be moving upon, is in the equipping of 150 church leaders in the municipalities of Ciudad Sandino and Nueva Vida in the city of Managua.

The mission of the church is lead to completion by obedient and faithful servants that carry the responsibility of serving, training, and equipping other believers in their congregations. Elisa and I are honored to be involved in organizing the two days of conference/seminary that will flow in the teaching of effective leadership skills and refreshing words of encouragement. Appointed opportunities such as this one are always embraced by pastors and leaders serving in the front lines. We believe for an engaging, fruitful and rewarding time of ministry to many men and women leading their local churches... It's all for the glory of Jesus Christ!!

-Jaime

New Season of Education and Opportunity

Elisa and I are super excited about the work with LifeLink International in 2011! We are getting ready to, once again, take over the life-changing task of serving at the LifeLink School in Nicaragua. Soon we'll be seeing the faces of all the precious students that were part of last year's amazing journey. Also, we will joyfully welcome our new class of Level 1 students--the 3 year-old kids. Another reason to celebrate is that in three weeks 40 first graders will occupy one of the classrooms in the brand new primary school building (the first of two buildings). With a total enrollment of 155 students, it is going to be a school year full of smiles, love, joy, life-learning experiences and, certainly, education and opportunity!

It is with gratitude and humility that we move forward with God's ordained task to serve, minister, and impact hundreds of children and families in Ciudad Sandino. We are convinced that many generations shall be impacted by the fruit of the work being done in Nicaragua through LifeLink International!!

-Jaime

Pictures

LifeLink School shows generosity

to a neighboring school

Maritza and Elisa at LifeLink School

Lunch time at "Centro Escolar LifeLink"