CINAG is the Centro Integral de la Niñez y Adolecencia Getsemaní
CINAG is an orphanage in Diriamba, Niacaragua.
CINAG is a mission in need of your support.
LATEST NEWS
6:22 PM
New sign for CINAG
Carl & Brenda "No Strings Attached" (Aylsham, SK)
Wilma & Carl (Blumenort, MB)
VBS at CINAG (with Angie, Darlene, Brenda, & Carl)
Serving snacks opening day of the 2012 Life Skills program for children and adolescents (Valentine’s Day)
Jared's sabbatical, a new coat of paint for the security bars.
Volunteers: Ray & Eva, Karla & Zach, Luella & Chuck, Jared & Jennifer & family
Playing UNO with Karla
Posted in 2012 Work Teams, News 
Comments Off
8:20 PM
building the rentention wall in the community next to CINAG
70 meter Retention Wall was built to stabilize the terrain of the community to prevent further erosion
installation of suspended ceiling to reduce the heat in the dining room
painting of preschool tables
Esther, Angie & Anueff with preschool class
Preschool breakfast
Field trip to Mombacho
Nicolas and daughters pulling up yucca to donate to CINAG
Former residents Andrea and Ingrid with their children. Quite a challenge when you are only 15
Housing project in community next to CINAG
Housing project
Posted in News Comments Off
3:53 PM
Praise for the VBS that Carl & Brenda taught March 5 to 9. The plan of salvation was presented clearly throughout the week. Pray that the Word will bring fruit, as promised.
The general assembly meeting of CINAG was held March 17. Pray that the CINAG board and assembly members will take their responsibilities seriously and work for the ongoing ministry of CINAG. A fundraising event (bazaar) is to be held at the end of April.
The Housing Project began March 19. Pray for a good spirit of community as people help each other build houses. Pray for Elizabeth Vado and Nicolas Sequeira as they coordinate the project.
The Pre-school program has a renewed facility for their classroom. Praise for the work (painting, new bulletin board and whiteboard) that Carl & Wilma provided. March 23 marked the grand reopening of the classroom, with students and parents present. Pray that teachers Angie and Esther will continue to serve with creativity and love.
Pray that God will give director Elizabeth Vado the needed strength and wisdom to direct the ministry of CINAG and to share the load with others that are able to help.
Pray for Clariza Rodriquez (receptionist and accountant) in her administrative duties. She serves with joy and faithfulness.
The nutrition program has begun again. It is sponsored by NATRAS (Children and Youth Working to Serve). This group also provides volunteers that help tutor the children and adolescents with their school assignments.
Pray that the youth groups planning to visit CINAG to get to know the ministry will make good connections.
Letters are being prepared to solicit grains and other produce from individuals and businesses. Pray that there will be good response.
Posted in News Comments Off
7:18 PM
PRAISE for the completion of the Retaining Wall Project for the community adjacent to CINAG. The City of Diriamba provided the materials as promised.
PRIASE for the good participation of the community men and women for their voluntary work to complete the project. This has brought the community together.
PRAY for a Housing Project for the community adjacent to CINAG. Most homes do not provide adequate shelter in rainy season. The project proposal is being presented to ACTION International for approval. This two-year project will provide a very basic new home for 28 families and another 12 are to receive help to improve their present dwelling.
PRAISE for the safe travels for Lester & Darlene and Zachari & Karla. We have been able to serve in different ways already.
The Schroeder family and Raymond & Eva each served for a week. Charles & Luella also served for a week. They all got good exposure to the community and programs at CINAG.
PRAY for the general assembly meeting of CINAG to be held in March 3. PRAY for good attendance, commitment and vision for the future of the ministry.
PRAY for the students as they started classes February 13. CINAG was able to help many students obtain the necessary school supplies, uniforms, etc. Thanks to all the donors that made this possible.
The Pre-school program at CINAG has new teachers this year. PRAY for Angie and Esther as they teach these preschoolers. They have 32 children enrolled and attendance has been very good.
PRAY for director Elizabeth Vado, that God would give her the needed strength and wisdom to direct the ministry of CINAG and to share the load with others that are able to help her.
PRAY for the CINAG Board and staff as they make plans for next year, explore possibilities of funding with other organizations and seek to recruit volunteers to minister to the children and find a new missionary to assist them.
PRAY for Carl & Brenda as they teach Bible stories at VBS in CINAG March 5 – 9.
PRAY for Carl & Wilma as they volunteer at CINAG March 12 – 24.
Posted in News Comments Off
6:14 PM
1. The Retaining Wall Project for the community adjacent to CINAG was approved. The City of Diriamba and other government officials have approved materials to cover about 60% of the project. ACTION Canada approved the rest of the project and donations have been received for the other 40%. Work began January 23. Pray the materials will be delivered, so the work can go ahead. Pray that there will be unity in the community and that volunteers will work faithfully together.
2. Pray as Lester & Darlene and Zachari & Karla volunteer at CINAG. They arrive February 2. Pray that God will make them sensitive to the needs and opportunities to which they should minister. Other volunteers are coming during February and March to help in the ministry.
3. Pray for the general assembly meeting of CINAG being held in February. Pray for good attendance, commitment and vision for the future of the ministry.
4. Pray as students go back to class in early February. This is the beginning of the new school year. Pray that families will be able to obtain school supplies, uniforms and other necessities so the children can go to school.
5. Pray for the future of CINAG and provision of a new missionary to take the place of Lester & Darlene.
6. Pray that God will give director Elizabeth Vado the needed strength and wisdom to direct the ministry of CINAG and to share the load with others that are able to help her.
7. Pray as Areuuf, a single young woman from Switzerland, volunteers at CINAG. She helps with the nutrition program and works with the adolescents in gardening. Areuuf is a missionary with LatinLink, a British missions agency.
8. Pray for the CINAG Board and staff as they make plans for next year, explore possibilities of funding with other organizations and seek to recruit volunteers to minister to the children.
Posted in News Comments Off
7:17 AM
Praise for the year of instruction that the children and adolescents have received. Programs at CINAG are at recess during December and January school vacation and will resume in February, Lord willing. Pray that God would provide for these children and adolescents during this time.
Pray for the director and staff as they begin planning for the 2012 programs.
Praise for Areuuf, a single young woman from Switzerland who volunteers at CINAG. She has been helping cook for the nutrition program and works with the adolescents in gardening. Areuuf is a missionary with LatinLink, a British missions agency.
Pray for families that have disintegrated. Recently, Federico & Perla separated and the oldest child (Holman) dropped out of high school to care for his siblings while his mother works.
Pray for individuals investigating a project designed to prevent further erosion of properties in the community adjacent to CINAG. Good contacts have been made with the municipality and other politicians. Curbing of two streets has been prioritized for February. Pray that this project will become a reality, before the next rainy season begins in May.
Pray for adolescents who are tempted to enter the sex trade because of a lack of financial resources at home. Pray especially that adolescents who have been in CINAG programs would choose a positive moral lifestyle.
Pray as Lester & Darlene and Zach & Karla make plans for their involvement in February and March. Pray that God will direct those considering volunteering during February and March.
Pray for the CINAG Board and staff as they make plans for next year, explore possibilities of funding with other organizations and seek to recruit volunteers to minister to the children.
Posted in News Comments Off
5:52 PM
1. Praise that the elections were basically peaceful. Daniel Ortega and the Sandinista party received more than 60% of the vote. Pray that they will govern with integrity and justice.
2. Pray that the children and adolescents of CINAG will do well on their final exams and continue on to the next grade. Classes end in the first week of December and they will be on school holidays until February.
3. Praise for the visit from an NGO from Spain. They have supported some of the programs of CINAG (nutrition, scholarships) and have been investigating other possibilities. Pray that their decision will be favourable to expand into other needed programs at CINAG.
4. Praise for emergency assistance that came in for people evacuated due to rains and damage to their property. CINAG personnel is investigating what can be done to avoid similar problems next year. Pray that the government and aid agencies will be able to work together to develop a viable project.
5. Pray for families that have disintegrated. F & P separated recently. The oldest child (Holman) dropped out of high school to care for his siblings while his mother works.
6. Pray for adolescents that are tempted to enter the sex trade because of a lack of financial resources at home. Pray especially that the adolescents that have been in CINAG programs would choose a positive moral lifestyle.
7. Pray for the year-end activities (Christmas celebrations) before the children are on holidays until February. Pray that there will be adequate funds for good celebrations.
8. Pray for Lester & Darlene and Zach & Karla as they make plans for their involvement in February and March.
9. Pray as the CINAG Board and staff make plans for next year, explore possibilities of funding with other organizations and seek to recruit volunteers to minister to the children.
— submitted by Elizabeth Vado, translated by Lester Olfert
Posted in News Comments Off
7:29 PM
Girl’s Testimony:
I am 9 years old and in grade two. I have five siblings including a twin brother. We live with our mother who works to help us go to school. I have a 90% average in school. I really like sports so I enjoy the sports court at CINAG. I like the teaching at CINAG, especially the Bible classes with the illustrated Bible, the memory work and “sword drills.” My behavior has improved thanks to the counselor. I thank everyone who makes this Center possible. We are happy because here we receive love, support and food. This is our ‘nest’ where we can freely play with our friends.
“Harvey’s” Story
Harvey* is seven years, brother to a ten year-old sister. He lives in the community adjacent to CINAG. He has been a participant in the ‘life-skills” program for several years. He was given special psychological attention because of aggressive compulsive behaviour, seclusion, tantrums, and learning difficulties.
His physical development has been normal. However he has grown up in a dysfunctional home, his parents separating when he was two. He seldom has contact with his father, who fails to give any economic support for the children. His mother works all day so after school his older sister takes care of him. He seems to resent this arrangement. The economic situation of the family is difficult because the single mother has to provide for food, clothing and education with her salary alone.
With the cooperation of his mother, and CINAG teachers, Harvey has responded positively to the counselling sessions and exercises. He has developed intellectually, has stabilized emotionally and his behaviour has improved.
His mother says she has seen radical changes in a short time; in his behaviour, having good relationships with his friends, schoolmates and neighbours, taking responsibility at home and being obedient. His grades and conduct at school have improved. The mother has expressed gratitude for the help that CINAG has given her. She said, “I needed help to know how to treat him and I received it with all the CINAG is, because as mothers we need help to know how to treat our children and so we do not mistreat them.”
Now when we talk with Harvey, he is happy, energetic and with a positive attitude and countenance.
This is just one example of how CINAG helps in the development and growth of children and adolescents at risk.
Submitted by Lic. Ximena Valverde (CINAG Psychologist)
* name changed to protect privacy.
Posted in News Comments Off
7:16 PM
In October the community around CINAG was adversely affected by the tropical storms. Many of the neighbours living on the hillside adjacent to CINAG were evacuated by the government due to the heavy runoff and erosion. There was extensive damage, and at least one house collapsed. This created an opportunity and challenge for the staff at CINAG. Thirty-two evacuees were temporarily housed in the dorm. Due to this emergency even more children were included in the nutrition program subsidized by NATRAS (Youth Working to Serve.) That is when we put out the call to many of you for help to buy grains, warm clothing and blankets. Like God‟s people do in times of crisis, you responded generously. Thank you to all who gave and the many who prayed.
There is no formal volunteer work team this year; however there are individuals that will come in February and March to do community work, reconstruction, maintenance, and help with the children‟s programs as well. The children are always all around us, so the interaction happens naturally. What a joy to see the development of character and behaviour in them. CINAG is actively involved in changing lives, one child at a time. Here‟s a testimony of a girl in the program, which we recently received.
Posted in News Comments Off
4:54 PM
1. Pray for the general elections in Nicaragua that will be held on Sunday, November 6.
2. Heavy rains have caused a lot of damage in October. Forty-three inches of rain fell in ten days in Managua and Carazo departments. Pray that families will receive some assistance for their lost crops and other material possessions.
3. Praise God for the Emergency assistance approved by ACTION Canada. A little more than $1,000 was made available for immediate assistance to families surrounding CINAG. Six families were given refuge in the CINAG dormitory.
4. The conditions described above usually cause colds. Pray for healing for the sick children and adolescents of the programs.
5. Praise God for his faithfulness in providing for the needs of CINAG’s ministry.
6. Praise God for the friends of CINAG that provided assistance to those affected by the rains.
7. November is the last full month of programs at CINAG. Many children missed school classes because of the rains, so CINAG is giving extra help to students that are struggling to finish well. Pray that teachers will be able to effectively prepare students for their final exams.
8. Pray as the staff plans for year-end activities in December.
9. Zachari and Karla were married October 22. Pray as they adjust to married life. Pray that God will guide them in their plans for this winter, plans which may include a month in Nicaragua.
10. Pray as Lester and Darlene make plans for this winter.
Submitted by Elizabeth Vado. Translated by Lester Olfert
Posted in News Comments Off
English
Español