The International Trends and Services committee approved a project “Learning with the Links, Inc (Tri- County (Al) Chapter)”. The Benefactor is Colegio Cristiano Monte Hermon (Mount Hermon Christian School) Cedro Galan, Nicaragua.
Nicaragua was formally one of the most prosperous countries in Central America. However, since 1972 it has been devastated by natural and social disaster and is the second poorest though largest country in Latin America.
We identified a small Christian school called Monte Hermon with an associated small mission church known as Morning of the light Church. Pastor Argon and his wife were called to minister to this community. He purchased a small area of land and began holding a Sunday school and worship service under a tree. They realized that many teenagers and children were illiterate and did not appreciate the value of education. They decided to open a school. The school began with 40 students in 2001 with 1st – 3rd grade and now has grown to 200 students K -11. Having served this community for three years Link Brenda had a firsthand knowledge of how a few dollars can go a long way where students can obtain a Christian education, daily meal, book and uniform for $12/month.
Our Mission was to improve access to quality educational material by providing needed supplies and our Goal to Create a Link Corner for school supplies.
To this end Tri – County (Al) Chapter approved $ 275 from The International Trends and Services budget in support of a “Learning with the Links” corner to be established at Monte Hermon Christian School by Link Brenda Taylor and Heir -O- Link Myrah Taylor. Link Brenda Taylor matched the supplies for a total donation of $500. The principal, Mrs. Darling Aragon made the purchases to allay the shipping cost and to garner the best price from a local vendor. The supplies were inspected by Link Brenda based on the receipts and placed in the Principal’s office along with the Tri- County logo banner attached to the wall. The director, principal, teaching staff and 200 students were most appreciative.
While in Nicaragua, Link Brenda Taylor, a physician, also had the opportunity to serve 175 patients during a medical clinic that included students, parents, children and adults from the community. Seventeen people gave their lives to the Lord! This team of 10 people also participated in a construction project as well.
Heir -O- Link Myrah also traveled with this team. Her personal platform is
“ Neglected and Abused Children”. Locally, she has joined the chapter previously in community service activities and was eager to be involved on an International level of service. Her previously published brochure that has been used as an educational tool in Shelby and Jefferson County Middle and High schools was translated into a Spanish Version. This brochure was shared with the teachers and will be used as a teaching tool in April, which is Child Abuse awareness month.
Myrah presented a welcome greeting and devotional to all 200 students focusing on Hebrews 13:5. Over two days she served 127 students during the Children’s Ministry. Sunday was “Biblica Day” and she ministered a song in dance to “ I am not forgotten “, Hebrews 13:5.
Our goal is to continue our partnership with this Latin American community in keeping with our national aims.
Link Brenda Taylor
Heir –O- Link Myrah Taylor
