november 2024 update
Dear friends of our Presbytery:
Our partnership with the pastors and churches in La Concepción, Nicaragua is alive and well. We have funded the school uniform project for the school year beginning January 2025 and we are assisting with repairs to the Sewing Cooperative building after recent heavy rainstorms. We continue our prayers for each other and communications with each other.
However, since the Nicaraguan government has dissolved the Pastoral Council as a legal organization, the future of their collective work and our ability to fund projects are in doubt. Therefore, we ask that you refrain from sending money to support the school uniform project for the time being. We will assess the situation in six months, which will give plenty of time to raise money for the 2026 school year.
If you have any questions or comments, please address them to Bob Keefer (keefer.robert@gmail.com). Thank you.
august 2024 update
It is with great sadness that we report that on August 19 the government of Nicaragua revoked the legal status of 1500 NGOs (non-governmental organizations). Among the organizations are our two mission partners: the pastoral council in La Concepcion and CEPAD, the facilitator of our partnership. The future is uncertain right now. There are some hopes that CEPAD may be able to reorganize into a new legal entity and continue its work. Let us pray that they are able to find their way forward.
Please also pray for the churches and people of La Concepcion. We have been in partnership with the pastors’ council there for 25 years, and have seen God work mightily through their efforts in their community. We know that God will continue to work in that community. While the partnership may look different going forward, the individual friendships formed, respect gained, and mutual love for Christ remain.
about our partnership
The Nicaragua International Partnership of the Presbytery of Missouri River Valley is part of an international partnership between the Interdenominational Council of Evangelical Pastors of La Concepcion, Nicaragua, and the Presbytery of Missouri River Valley, USA. We are united with our partners through love and faith in Christ, in response to God’s call to build God’s kingdom, working actively, modeling the ministry of Jesus Christ to extend his love, justice, joy, hope, empowerment, and message within our communities. Consistent with our jointly developed partnership Mission Statement and the PCUSA relationship-based mission model, we strive to act with a commitment to world mission, a love for humankind, and a trust in each other which continually deepens objectives.
A letter and packet was mailed to each church to inform them of updates regarding our partnership. Our hope is that you will post the flyer at your church to raise awareness and funding for this presbytery-wide mission partnership. You can download or print the letter below, or watch this video on our YouTube channel to learn more about our Nicaragua partnership.
How to Make Contributions
Checks (Please make a notation on the check to Nicaragua partnership)
Send checks to your church, or mail to:
Presbytery of Missouri River Valley
302 South 74th Street
Omaha, NE 68114
Online Giving
Visit the presbytery’s Giving Page. In the notes section of the transaction, type Nicaragua Partnership