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Rosenberger Nica Update Luke, Ellen and David Rosenberger Missionaries in Managua, Nicaragua Serving in Youth Ministry at Nicaragua Christian Academy September 2011 Website: LukeandEllen.com & Blog Other Websites: Youth Group & NCA It’s A Boy! On July 13, 2011 we celebrated the arrival of David Luke Rosenberger! He was born here in Managua, Nicaragua at 6:34 pm, weighing in at 6 pounds, 12 [...]

One of Luke’s highlights of the school year is organizing and leading the High School Retreat, which was May 13 – 15. There were 10 adults and 65 youth who went on this weekend adventure about 3 hours north of Managua at a Young Life camp. The students had a great time together and enjoyed [...]

Nicaragua Christian Academy had it’s fourth annual Spiritual Emphasis Day for the Secondary students  on January 28th. The day was focused on spiritual topics in main sessions, praise and worship and classroom sessions. The students each attended four sessions from various missionary speakers throughout the day. One of the highlights from the 140 middle school [...]

As much as we all look forward to each school year coming to a close, there is that sad realization that hits, “The seniors won’t be coming back.” This year was another great class of NCA Seniors that will be missed when the school year begins in August. NCA Graduation is the dress-up event of [...]

A few weeks ago we lead a High School Retreat with the youth group here in Nicaragua.  This year there were 37 students who came along with 11 leaders.  With a bus load of kids and a few other vehicles we headed up north, about a 3 hour drive from Managua, near Jinotega.  We stayed [...]

  Every day before snack time, our class sings a prayer: “Thank you, God  For my food And my many blessings Say Amen.” Several days ago I asked the kids to give me some ideas of what other things they could be thankful for besides food.  In other words, what are some blessings in their [...]

Luke and I had our first houseguests in March. My good friend, Lisa, came down for 11 days to experience Nicaragua and to hang out with us. Her roommate, Sarah, joined her for the last 5 days of the trip. One place we took Lisa was Laguna de Apoyo. This is one of our favorite [...]

Reading Corner Writing Center Snack Time Recess Art Center Play Center Nap Time Just being goofy My class of 13 students is very unique. Every day with them is different and fun. They definitely keep me on my toes! I truly love teaching this age group and am thankful for the teaching ministry God has [...]