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Indianapolis North UMC volunteers venture to Nicaragua
… the simple act of eating together was a powerful symbol of unity . |
INDIANAPOLIS - In the spirit of the Covenant between God's people, North United Methodist Church sent 11 volunteers in mission to Nicaragua in February.
The trip was made to nurture the relationship between North UMC and First Baptist Church of Nadiyosi located in Nadiyosi, Nicaragua. The group was able to offer a $500 donation for flooring, windows and doors so the church's new building could be completed. They also distributed reading glasses to those that needed them and vitamins to families with children.
North UMC volunteers cited their visit to Granada, an old Spanish colonial town, as a highlight of this experience. It was here that the group comprised of both North and First Baptist members participated in boat tours, viewing wildlife and local architecture around several of the "Isletas de Granada" (Little Islands of Granada). Many of the Nicaraguans had not been this far outside their village, nor had many of them been on an actual boat.
The daytrip concluded with a meal in a local restaurant. The observation was made that the simple act of eating together was a powerful symbol of unity, bridging cultural gaps and allowing people to come together as brothers and sisters in Christ.
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