Please for Support

G’day Friends!

Okay, so our interviews are tomorrow.

I’m writing to ask you all to consider supporting us with the remainder of funds we urgently need in the next couple of days in order to get legal documentation together for our minors (under 18 – there are 8 of them on this tour) and to purchase our return plane tickets. We need in the ballpark of one grand ($1,000). 

Please share with your friends and the like; there ARE people out there who believe in the future of Nicaraguan kids…

Love you all,

Jeddoxo

The NICAVANGELISTS Need Your Help!!!

Jonny, a Lead Nicavangelist

Okay friends, SERIOUS HELP NEEDED…

I am at the stage of needing to send our older boys for a deeper level of training in the things of God. I really believe that we need to shoot for the stars in order to best prepare our budding apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Our overall goal is not to evangelise Nicaragua, but rather to send Nicaraguans out in ministry to the World…

In July of this year I am aiming at sending Jonny and Stivey on a DTS (Discipleship Training School) with YWAM (Youth With A Mission). This course is generally 5 months in duration, and concentrates on knowing God and making him known (3 month lecture phase and 2 month outreach…). One of my desires is that the boys know English, and so whilst I realise there are some WONDERFUL YWAM schools in Latin America (and cheaper), I really believe that they are to attend a school in the USA (we will already be there, and they already have visas…).

Jonny and Stivey have now been with us for 2 years, and they have proven themselves time and time again. They have endured days without food, sleeping on the streets, being verbally abused whilst ministering in public venues, have been spat at, told they smell like dogs, have been the laughing stock of various groups of people in Nicaragua, have been turned away by Churches when coming to serve, have been at times unduly criticized by brothers and sisters in Christ who’ve possessed leadership positions, and all for the glory of the Great I AM – the loving one, who died so that we’d all have the opportunity to live in an eternal relationship with our Heavenly Father.

At this point we are looking at sending these leaders in training to a bilingual school in either Texas or California. However, if you know of any YWAM schools that offer a bilingual program in these or any other states, please contact me (Capitalontheedge@gmail.com).

And so today I am asking you to be a part of this. We need your help! We are seeking to raise some $10k per Nicavangelist, which will cover the costs of their flights, school and additional costs relating to this important experience (outreach expenses, etc.).

If you would like tomake a donation to this worthy cause, then please visit our support page (CLICK HERE), where there are instructions on how to donate via cheque (check), direct bank deposit andonline with a credit card... 

Please watch the boys in some older videos, when we initially started our Nicavangelists’ program two years ago…

CLICK HERE to check out Jonny teaching the kids at Capital Edge Community School and sharing his craft, Bboy...

CLICK HERE to watch Stivey practice his passion, TRICKING...

CLICK HERE to see a video of the Nicavangelists... 

Stivey (left) with fellow Nicavangelist, Eduardo

OPERATION SMILE :)

Billy assisting us in Setting Up Capital Edge Community Clinic

Here at Capital Edge Community Center, we have literally had thousands of people cross through our open gates these last two weeks! 

We have partnered with MMI (Medical Ministries International) and are providing a General Medical Clinic, a Dentistry Clinic & a Pharmacy to the people in our community. 

Moises having a general check-up (for the first time) with Dr. Mah, from Toronto, Canada

One lady who is in her early 30s, Maria, had half a mouth of teeth left, and of the ones still remaining, she had 11 cavities! She has four beautiful kids, all with tooth rot due to malnutrition.

It is tough seeing the harsh realities of their living on less than a dollar a day displayed in their teeth, however thanks to a generous supporter (you know who you are!!) we were able to help her with the dental and medical work she and her family needed.  

Luisita, a student of Capital Edge Community School, is also having a general check-up with Dr. Mah, from Toronto, Canada

The American, Canadian and Nicaraguan doctors, dentists and nurses have volunteered their services for free, and MMI have provided medicines and materials at cost... We have just one day left - and we are believing that we can continue to make a difference!

We have already been able to assist MANY people due to generous givers and would like to complete our 2 week clinic time as a blesssing.. sooo if you wanna participate in OPERATION SMILE keep reading....

Two Happy Patients, after a visit to the Medical & Dental Clinic

The cost:

Visit a doctor including all medicines: $3 per person,

Eye care: $3,

Visit the dentist (many folk here have NEVER been to a dentist) Includes cleaning and all dental work needed: $20 per person,.. 

Our Nicaraguan Volunteer Dentist, making Jose's smile perfect again!

If you wanna help out by giving another person good health, sight or a beautiful smile, please visit our contemplating supporting somethingsignificant page for payment methods,and we will in-turn send you information and a photo of who you helped, you can donate $$$ and pay for a kid, teen or adult to have their medical needs met!  

Blessings to you all - and thank you for allowing us to be the "glue" that connects you with the needs of poor Nicaraguans xoxoxo

PS.. We will also be hosting this mobile medical clinic on a regular basis. Please consider supporting this vital ministry to everyday Nicaraguans, who truly cannot afford the necessities in life, let alone having their bodies cared for in this way. To donate, please visit our support page and look at your options for giving: Contemplating Supporting Something Significant

Giving Clothes Away to the Poor Members of Our Community

Social: Do handouts really help anyone in Nicaragua?

Tonight I'm pretty mad. I have read an article (entitled: Do handouts really help anyone in Nicaragua?) and find the piece of writing to be completely unintelligent, ill-informed and to a certain extent representative, to whatever degree, of what many expats, visitors to Nicaragua, and the socially elite Nicaraguans truly believe about poverty in this country.

We in the "West", did not elect to be born in our "blessed" countries, with our  well-to-do families, access to health services and education, low unemployment rates, etc. The "American dream" here in Nicaragua is simply that... a dream. (and no, it is not their system of government that put them in this position. The poor are poor due to a combination of factors including, but not limited to, natural disasters, poor leadership/corruption, and Western backed war - yes, we are greatly responsible for a significant part of this country's mess)

"One night a group of friends and I went to a restaurant where a group of Nicaraguan children were performing and selling goods to the tourists. I enjoyed the performances but I did not want to continue giving away my money. Instead, I decided to share some of my food with one of the children. I asked the waiter for an additional plate, and placed some of my tacos and French fries on the plate. One of the younger boys kept staring at me while I was eating. I told him to come over to my table. The little boy quickly came to the table, but as I placed the plate in front of him all of the children gathered around us and began reaching for his food. A fight broke out between the little boy and another boy. My heart was pounding because I had never seen children fight over food in this way. There were cries, yells, and screams, and punches that filled the surrounding area. I got up to sit at another table with my friends. My friends accused me of starting the fight because I had given the little boy food...

Like the Nicaraguans, some Americans are losing the initiative to do to things on their own. They rely too much on aid from the government...

We all need some guidance as we discover our paths in life, but we also face the temptation to become dependent: to accept the aid of others with never a word of thanks, but only asking for more rather than working to provide for ourselves and for those who have even less than we do."

The Bible says "Give generously to the poor, not grudgingly, for the Lord your God will bless you in everything you do." (Deuteronomy 15:10) Today I ask you to pray for the poor of Nicaragua. They did not ask to be born into poverty, but there they are. Our Nicaraguan Church population has an unemployment rate of 80%, yet you don't find many beggars there, nor dirty clothes, nor ungrateful hearts. What you will find is love, joy, peace, patience...

Our Nicaraguan Pastor has been told by 3 doctors that he needs to have his arm amputated. He has not given up, nor given in. He has found a Christian doctor who has worked tirelessly on our Pastor's arm. He needs another surgery, costing $1,800 (plus $50 per month thereafter until the pain subsides...) Please, PLEASE consider donating to the cause of this man's arm. He is a valiant chap who does the Lord's work. To donate, please CLICK here to work out a payment method suitable for you.

Support Nica-Talent (Yader)

Today we are asking you to consider supporting (sponsoring) a Latin Dancer (bachata, salsa, merengue, etc), Yader - a lad who comes from the poor barrio of Cedro Galan, on the outskirts of Managua, and who is a gifted dancer, having his whole life in front of him.

Yader is a young man of just 16 years, unemployed and in his second last year of high school. Yader now lives at Capital Edge Community Village, helping to train young students in dancing whilst also being discipled.

Nicaragua is a country that lacks male Christian leadership and is currently on a course set for destruction. We need to physically support the young Christian men who are already serving the Lord, and help them to achieve positions of influence in their communities, whereby they can make a difference. Are you prepared to sponsor Yader for just $100 per month?

Then the King will say to those on His right hand, 'Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.' Matthew25:34-36

We need your help. Yader is a young man with great potential. He is a Christian young man, believing with his whole heart in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He has the ability to affect change on those within his sphere of influence. Please consider your role in the life ofvYader - we simply cannot do it without you.

To support Yader please do one of the following:

1. E-mail us: CapitalontheEdge@gmail.com

2. Visit our Webpage and make a contribution (we will contact you via e-mail):

Capital-on-the-Edge.blogspot.com

3: Contact our Church to arrange a payment plan: CapitalEdge.org.au

Who are we? We are Capital on the Edge... We were sent out in 2008 by Capital Edge Community Church in Canberra, Australia (CapitalEdge.org.au), to help fulfill the Great Commission, sharing the love of Jesus and making disciples.

Based in Nicaragua, Central America, the poorest Spanish Speaking Country in the World, we currently serve as a community center, community school, and foster home.

Many thanks for the time you have taken to watch our video...

Capital on the Edge xoxoxoxoxo

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