Nicaragua
Esteli is the third largest city in Nicaragua. Located 150 km north of Managua, Estelí is a fast growing and progressive city of about 119,000 people. But remains the second poorest nation in Latin America after Haiti, with 60% unemployment. It currently reports to be 20% christian in faith.
Estelí was the scene of heavy fighting in the civil war against the Somoza government from 1978 to 1979. The city was heavily air-bombed by the regime's National Guard to the point that most of the city looked like a giant cemetery of building shells. The human casualties were around 15,000; many of them youngsters massacred on suspicion of being part of the insurrection. The city was totally rebuilt but some structures still show bulletholes as a sad remainder of the destruction.
If you would like to join us as we pray for our Nicaragua team, stop by the City Campus at noon Monday through Friday.
If you would like more information about being part of a ministry team, please email Pastor Neal nealc@livinghopechurch.com.
