Cross- Cultural Connections

Teacher Training for The LifeLink School

2010-02-13T23:04:00.001-05:00

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We were honored recently to have Drs. Irene and Christine Prue visit the LifeLink Ministry Base in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua, to instruct and inspire our new school teachers and missionary team.

Dr. Irene is a former dean of students at Georgia Perimeter College and is now principal and director of Victory World Church School in Norcross, GA. Dr. Christine is a scientist with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and has travelled extensively conducting research in the areas of public health issues.

Preparing for the Start of School in Nicaragua

2010-02-11T09:35:00.001-05:00

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Preparing for the Start of School in Nicaragua

2010-02-11T09:34:00.001-05:00

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In preparation for opening the "Centro Escolar LifeLink" (The LifeLink School) in Ciudad Sandino, the LifeLink team is busily preparing the facilities. Here Jaime Rosa and Noel Gonzalez put finishing touches of paint on the kitchen walls.

2nd Annual LifeLink International Golf Tournament Plans Underway

2009-02-21T19:27:00.008-05:00

LifeLink Int'l President Mike Turner showing pictures of pre-school children meeting at the LifeLink Ministry Base in Nicaragua to planning group for upcoming LifeLink golf tourney.
Brian Rossi (standing) leading planning group discussion for the golf tournament

Plans are underway for the 2nd Annual LifeLink International Charity Golf Tournament to be held on Saturday, May 2nd. The golf tournament will be held at the beautiful Chateau Elan Golf Club in Braselton, just north of Atlanta.

Last year's tournament organizers Brain and Jennifer Rossi and Sunbelt Office Products, Atlanta, are once again spearheading the project. Over 100 golfers participated in last years tournament with great prizes and a fabulous silent auction.

You can check out a press release and photos from last year’s golf tournament at sunbeltofficeproducts.com. All proceeds will go to benefit the LifeLink Ministry Base in Nicaragua.

More details will be coming shortly so stay tuned.

Meet the Tingles - On Their Way to Nicaragua!

2009-02-16T22:08:00.006-05:00

Wayne and Megan Tingle and their two daughters, Alison 6, and Emily 3, are preparing to move to Nicaragua as LifeLink missionaries. The Tingles attended missionary training in Mexico as part of their preparation for becoming missionaries.

Wayne's background as a business owner in the building construction and landscape industry will be a great benefit working at the LifeLink Ministry Base. Wayne also is a musician and worship leader at their home church in Orlando, FL. Megan's degrees in communication and English as well as her experience in editing, creative writing and teaching will be a huge addition to the education aspect of the ministry in Nicaragua.

The ministry of LifeLink International is excited to welcome the Tingles.

LifeLink Donates Sports Equipment to New Youth Program in Ciudad Sandino

2009-02-16T10:31:00.007-05:00

The City of Sandino, which is where the LifeLink Ministry Base is located, has become a haven for gangs and drugs. In an effort to curtail the problem, the City of Sandino has started a new program working with high risk youth to get them involved in sports and off the streets.

LifeLink donated soccer and baseball equipment for the program, and will work in conjunction with the City of Sandino and the mayor's office to help in their effort.

Pictured above with the donated equipment are two directors of the new sports program along with LifeLink Int'l President Mike Turner (center).

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Building the Wall

2008-11-20T22:35:00.015-05:00

The security wall at the LifeLink Ministry Base in Ciudad Sandino, just outside of Managua, is nearing completion.

For almost one year we've been working, raising funds and building the 10 foot high security wall. Constructed of heavy block cut from the Nicaragua ground, the front portions of the wall are metal tubing as will be the main entrance gates. Because of the area the ministry base is located in and because of safety issues with children and staff, the security wall is a necessity.

Thanks to all who have partnered together with us in the "wall project". May God richly bless you many times over!

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Educating Nicaragua's Children

2008-11-10T22:26:00.005-05:00

Part of the vision of LifeLink International is to bring quality, first class Christian education to some of the poorest of the poor children in Nicaragua. Along with education we're working to instill a hope of not only a life in Jesus Christ, but a hope of life above poverty (living in a one room shack with dirt floors, outside facilities and no clean water) to a bright future destined for greatness.

Already we have 65 first graders meeting daily on the grounds of the LifeLink Ministry Base in Ciudad Sandino. Although our facilities are far from being completed, these first graders are thrilled to have a clean, safe place to learn and play. The children can run and play in a fresh oasis - a field of green grass with trees and flowers and no trash strewn about. They are being hugged, loved and encouraged each day by our LifeLink missionary team.

There is still so much work yet to do in order to complete the education facility and kitchen, where each child will receive a healthy hot meal each day.Our vision is strong, our passion is great, and our hearts are full of God's love for these forgotten children who live each and every day in a world of filth and hardship we can hardly imagine.

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Welcome Issac David

2008-11-05T21:55:00.004-05:00

We welcome the newest addition to the LifeLink Int'l family.

Issac David was born to proud parents Gerald and Doribel Hernández on September 9th in Managua, Nicaragua. Issac David was welcomed home by big brother Jeffery.

Gerald and Doribel have worked with LifeLink Int'l - Nicaragua for five years and have been on staff for two years.Doribel and Gerald work alongside LifeLink missionaries Ben and Susan Estanislao at the LifeLink Ministry Base in Ciudad Sandino. Together they oversee the weekly children's ministry,feeding program and building construction.

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Fresh Water Well at the LifeLink International Ministry Base

2008-11-01T19:38:00.006-04:00

Pictured is the well drilling team working at the LifeLink Ministry Base in Nicaragua. After two attempts at drilling, and even having a pipe hung in the well shaft, we finally hit strong water at around 200 feet. The next step is to build a well house with pump that will allow us to have water on demand. We can't begin to express our appreciation to all who partnered together with us to make this well dig a reality. Instead of having to drink and wash in dirty, and even contaminated water, we can now offer healthy water straight from the "River of Life." Fresh, clean water will change the lives of people living all around the base, and especially the many children being ministered to each week by the LifeLink missionary team.

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