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Discipling a New Generation
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2017 is turning out to be a great year since we launched our new C-Gen Youth Ministry. Long-time staff member Carlos Ramirez has taken the lead discipling Nicaraguan students in various communities. Already we see God working in their hearts, giving them a passion for the Bible and sharing their faith.
Through the generous gifts of our partner churches we have begun construction on a new youth building at our Leon Campus. This will contain a kitchen, restrooms, and a stage for events. As funds allow we will build a basketball/volleyball court!
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Francisco, C-Gen Youth Leader
I started going to church because some youth invited me to play soccer. In the next service God touched me and I received Christ. I thank God for my pastor who has been my counselor and taught me many things. I'm so excited to get training so I can help other young people in my community.
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Brittney, C-Gen Youth Leader
I'm 17 years old and accepted Christ when I was 13. As a young girl I was distracted by the things of this world, but when we moved to Mount Zion I rededicated my life. My mom taught me to pray. It's my desire to serve my church and to reach youth for Christ through C-Gen.
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Our First CCM Sponsorship Trip!
September 2-9, 2017
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This trip is open to everyone, not just those who sponsor a CCM child in Nicaragua! Visiting and spending time with your sponsored child will be an unforgettable experience that will bless both you and your child. You will get to see firsthand how you're making a difference in your child's life and in the barrio community where they live. If you are not currently sponsoring a child, you can change a child's life by clicking this link:
https://www.ccm.life/sponsorship
For more information, schedule, costs and more click the button below!
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Imagine communicating throughout the year with the child you sponsor in Nicaragua. Then you finally get to see him when you step off the bus. It's a sweet reunion!
Kayla says that she wishes she could relive that moment in this video everyday - seeing him for the first time in a year!
You can sponsor a child today at
www.ccm.life/sponsorship
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WHAT DOES A SIX YEAR OLD WANT FOR HER BIRTHDAY?
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Most kids want the latest game or toy for their birthday - not Delaney. She raised funds to place 7 Nicaraguan kids in school for a year! Watch this video of Assistant Director, Darrell Cothran and little Delaney.
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In the first 4 months of this year, nearly 500 people from 7 different states have come with us to share the love of Christ and provide Hope. God is Good!
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Crosspoint City Church, GA
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This great team of students and leaders worked in the Emmanuel Community. They were able to minister each day in the schools teaching Bible stories as well as going door-to-door meeting and praying with families.
Part of the team built a new 28'x15' porch on the front of our church. Watch their video - they had a Life-Changing Experience!
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Mountain Creek Church, SC
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The team from Greenville, SC led more than 30 women each day in Bible studies. Additionally, they had a group of men to study Biblical Marriage and Family principles. They distributed food and gift bags, led children in daily VBS and built a new home for a young lady named Jennifer and her two small children. Be sure to watch Pastor Bert Watts talk about their trip.
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Taylors First Baptist, SC
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This first-time team of more than 30 students from Taylors First had a great experience as they spent time at in a different community each day ministering to children and families and distributing Yellow Bags. They walked the barrio streets each day encountering dozens of people looking for hope and someone to pray with them. Student Pastor Dustin Dozier partnered with our own Carlos as they discipled and led Bible studies with Nicaraguan students in our C-Gen Youth Ministry.
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Our Leon campus was home base for this tremendous team from Berea First. They led worship and taught Bible studies, distributed Yellow Bags to place kids in school, ministered to families and children each day.
Divino Nino church had been praying for a roof for over two years - the team built a new roof in just three days! Watch their video!
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Auburn University - Alabama
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What do 75 college students from Auburn University do on spring break? They go to Nicaragua and bring the hope of Jesus Christ to kids and families!
Emily:
"My favorite part of the trip was building relationships day to day with the people of El Timal and also the students on my team."
Carolanne:
"My favorite part was definitely hearing the different stories. I loved being able to have casual and meaningful conversations with people that I just met. I also loved playing with the kids and showing them a small glimpse of the love that our Heavenly Father has for us."
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Westridge Church - Dallas, GA
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For the 7th year in a row, a team of 85 students and leaders came to bless children and families in The Flags community. They built homes, a playground at our church, met countless needs as they walked door-to-door sharing the gospel and praying with families and so much more.
Watch this powerful video of God at work in their team.
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Marvin Salazar is a community CCM has been working in for many years. Over the years many new families have moved in with great need. Our pastor is doing a GREAT work ministering to these families and facilitating teams like Star Baptist in MS. This great team was able to have a profound impact on children and families in this community. Watch this great video!
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Victoria is a single mom of 8 children with no home of her own. The View Church team built her a home and latrine giving her hope as she raises her family. The Lord opened up many opportunities to feed dozens at the city dump and witness to many on the streets of Nicaragua. What a great team!
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Johnson Ferry Baptist Church - Marietta, GA
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This was the second team this year from Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. This team worked in San Ramon, El Timal, and Paradise communities. They provided school supplies and more in a school with no electricity and running water. They also distributed food bags and fed hundreds of people in other communities. Most importantly, they led Bible studies, VBS and purity studies for girls. Many lives were impacted!
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The Heights Church - Colonial Heights, VA
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This team of 14 focused on teaching English and building homes. Incredibly, they were able to build 3 homes and a latrine in just a few days. They provided beds, shelving and lights for each home. The team also taught in the Douglas and Masaya Dump schools. They were so energetic and receptive with more than 100 students (and a few parents), walking several miles just to learn simple phrases of English. The most rewarding part was sharing the gospel of Christ to the teachers, parents and children. One little boy named Oliver said "Please don't forget my name."
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First Baptist - Clarksville, TN
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Clarksville, TN is home to this group of 13 who blessed many children and families in El Timal and Square 91 communities. They built a home for a desperately needy family, went door-to-door meeting and praying with families, conducted VBS with hundreds of children and held a marriage conference.
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