The evangelistic work is not something new in Nicaragua. It began back in 1969 when two El Salvadorian preachers traveled to Nicaragua to sow the seeds of the gospel. David’s parents, Joe and Augustina Romero, began working with the church in Nicaragua over 15 years ago. The methods that are being used in Nicaragua are the same methods that were used to start the first congregations in the first century. “And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they kept right on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ” (Acts 5:42, also 20:20). In a combined evangelistic effort of the churches of Christ in Nicaragua called “Plan Managua,” evangelists went from house to house teaching the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. There were 10 congregations, 30 preachers, and 10 teams that totaled 300 members evangelizing. Plan Managua was completed from 1999 to 2004. This work was successful because God is with the church and the members were and are willing to put the time and effort into evangelism. The church in Nicaragua is greatly strengthened by its many young people and the large number of members ready and able to work for the Lord.
Nicaragua is a beautiful country that is often said to resemble Hawaii. Nicaragua is known as the land of lakes and volcanoes. Lake Nicaragua is the largest lake in Central America, and is home to the world’s only freshwater sharks. In the Pacific area of the country, the most inhabited, there are 11 major volcanoes.
Nearly half of all Nicaraguans are under 15, and more than a quarter are between the ages of 15 and 29. Only a quarter of the population is over 30.
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For “Kid’s Day” at school, some of the students did a traditional Nicaraguan dance