Wrecked in a Car Accident: Meet Pastor Norlan

Norlan is our Pastor in Barrio Local. To quote another missionary, ¨he is a true pastor.¨ People come from all over Managua to attend Church, in his tiny, filthy, dilapidated building.

Pastor Norlan believes in our vision for Barrio Loco, Solis & Cedro Galan, as we determine to evangelise, disciple and send out a generation of missionaries from Nicaragua to the World. He is a Champion for the cause of the Gospel, leaving Worldly pursuits by-the-way.

Capital on the Edge, through a generous supporter in Queensland, supports Norlan’s son, so that he may attend university.

Pastor Norlan's son, Norlan - Supported by a Generous Queenslander so that he may attend University

Two years ago Pastor Norlan was travelling in a vehicle wrecked as a result of drink driving. Pastor Norlan was rushed to hospital with many injuries, the most significant was his arm, which doctors considered amputating. They managed to save his arm, and Pastor Norlan has had 5 operations on his limb since the accident.

Pastor Norlan has movement in his arm, though it is very weak, and almost useless. Doctors have said in order to reduce pain and increase mobility and strength, Pastor Norlan needs another operation to place a permanent rod in his arm. This special surgery is not covered under socialist health and the bill requiring payment is $400.

In addition to this, the doctors have prescribed medication for Pastor Norlan, which is not discounted in any way, unlike most readily available medicines in Nicaragua. The ongoing cost is currently $50 per month. Without this medication, the pain is intolerable and the healing process more difficult.

Pastor Norlan told me about the surgery and medication last Saturday night. I immediately told him to book the surgery as we will pay for it. We do not have the funds to cover this operation.

Today we ask you to consider supporting Norlan so that he may receive this greatly needed operation and so that we can support this amazing Christian brother with his health costs, which he only incurred as a result of being in the wrong place, at the wrong time.

This man is a part of our Church family. We need to give him our every assistance so that he can continue ministering to his people (he is not supported in any way via missionaries or from people/organisations in first world countries).

If you would like to help in ANY way, please contact us: CapitalontheEdge@gmail.com