Summer Mission Trip: The summer mission trip to Nicaragua is an annual short term international mission project to Santa Maria that began in 2005.  The focus of the week long mission is running a vacation Bible School for the children and a series of Bible Studies for the parish.  Additionally, the team looks to complete a hands-on project or two that improve the church property. Recently, the team has painted the exterior of the church, installed ceiling fans and installed a cement floor for the new kitchen.

In order to participate in this trip, all that is needed is a commitment to the Lord and a desire to serve Him humbly. Team members participate in pre-trip orientation meetings and Bible studies to prepare heart and mind for the work ahead.Knowledge of Spanish is helpful, but not required as professional translators join our team while in country.

Medical Fund The medical fund is designed to help community members of Verbo Church by providing much needed funding for medicine, doctor visits and other urgently needed health care. This fund is supported through the missions committee, as well as through individual donations. Donations can be made payable to St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, with a designation for “Nicaragua Medical Fund.” Please contact Sandy Buckley for further information.

Send a Child to School Ministry Members of St. John’s also individually or collectively sponsor students in the local schools in Santa Maria. We currently have 14 students being sponsored, with more possible every school year which runs February through November in Nicaragua. Funding goes to support school fees, school uniforms, books and basic supplies. Contact Chris Freisheim for further information.