Friends of Nicaragua...Many have contacted us about Hurricane Ida. We are presently working on the best response to the hurricane that hit Nicaragua's southeast coast and moved north into western Honduras. The area hit the worst has the least ability to respond to what has happened to them and the second problem is

getting help to them.

The storm's path was east of Jinotega but it has brought rain to the area and it is still raining in Jinotega and north (UPI is reporting that over 20 inches of rain has fallen over northern Nicaragua) and we are waiting for reports from the north on any damage on the river, but the greatest problem in Jinotega could be the damage to the coffee crop which would cause major economic problems for the area....the economy in this area depends on the coffee harvest, each year the coffee harvest works about 40,000 people, no harvest no work.....for many that is their income for the year.

We have the food (over 4,000 pounds of Breedlove soup mix, this was given to us earlier this year just for our ability for rapid response) and other supplies. We can send Jimmy and a couple others to help with construction. We are in contact with others that have more direct work in that area to see what most is needed and where.

We are in a position to respond rapidly (something we have been planning for and always pray we are able to do) with the supplies and help. But we need your help to secure additional resources for the area.

Positive note: first container of 6,603 "Smiles" left Arkansas yesterday and the second container with over a 1,000 "Smiles" will be shipped from Alabama in about two weeks. That container will also be used to send other resources for the relief effort. It is amazing how God always has the right things at the right time, like a container that has extra room.

Specific ways to help:

Food -- 10,000 pounds of Breedlove Soup Mix will cost $10,000
Medicine --- Needing to make up a 100/200 First Kits with basic items --- Cost...$20 per kit. (we will be looking at taking our Mobile Clinic as requested...$1,000 a day for medicine and supplies to see 250 patients per day.)
Mission Worker's Expense --- 4 workers for 10 days --- Cost -- $600
Rubber Boots --- $5.00 per pair
Buildling Supplies (tin, plastic and wood) -- $12,000
Transportation, one of the greatest expense will be getting the supplies to the area. $650 a day for boat on the river, $100 day plus $4 a gallon for fuel for trucks. Fuel has increased 30 cents a gallon in Nicaragua over the last three weeks.
Clothes -- yes, there is a need but there are many more pressing needs to get to them....

Your response is necessary! Please give prayerful consideration to this request and if you can help please send your contribution to the mission, marked IDA RELIEF, at the Highway Church of Christ, 128 Hwy Church Road, Judsonia, AR 72081 or you can make a contribution through our website www.misionparacristo.com by pay-pal.


Please keep our response in your prayers...Blessings in His name....Benny