STOMP Praise Night

Last night the comedor was filled with sounds of laughter, basketballs bouncing, kids smacking the tables and hearts being met by the Lord. It all happened during our STOMP Praise Night. It was a time where we tried to show the kids (through all kinds of means) that God has a rhythm for their lives and desires that they be a part of HIS rhythm.


The kids really responded well, from participating in the activities to really opening up their hearts to the Holy Spirit. At the end of the night, they wrote down/drew things that they were thankful for, and we were blown away by their sincerity.

ArtReach concludes

Today was the last day for the ArtReach activities. The kids have really enjoyed the different projects that the team has presented. They've also especially enjoyed the dancing. The team has been great to do the songs over and over...and over with the kids!

Service in the squatter's village

The team went to the squatter's village for a children's service on Sunday. The squatter's village is a settlement of over 400,000 people who have just taken over land on the side of a hill near the children's home. It is the largest squatter's village in Central America.


The kids showed no fear of the "gringos" and had a wonderful time singing, dancing, doing art projects, and just getting some love.

ArtReach 2007

A team from Calvary Community Church in Houston is here blessing the kids with an ArtReach project. Each afternoon they have an art project for the kids that tells the story of God's love for them.



Though the first day was a little crazy, with over 200 kids, they've been troopers. We're blessed to have them here.

Conquering the Volcano

While the interns are studying Spanish in Antigua, they have taken the opportunity to climb Pacaya, the active volcano that can be seen from the children's home, as well as in Antigua.



From all accounts, it was a crazy uphill battle, but one that the girls were able to conquer.

Summer invasion of interns

This summer NLCH has the privilege of having 11 summer interns/summer missionaries, one of our biggest groups ever. Caleb and Christy Swaringen, Scott Humphreys, Beth Rogers, Corrine Kopp, Shelly Reeves, Bethany Constien, Emily Becker, Teryn de Haan, Liz Schaub, and Courtney Gahm will be serving at the home until the beginning of August.
They already have some great plans in store for events for the kids, including a special dress-up dinner for the older kids (including a pre-dinner hair and make-up session for the girls), a superhero theme party, movie night in the gym, a 4th of July party and more.

Stay tuned for more news and photos.