More than 300 Northwest Christian University students, faculty and staff took time from their classes and campus duties to Embrace the Community, an annual event that brings the campus together to support the work of local nonprofits and churches in the area. “ETC’s aim is to ignite passion in our campus community to serve others…
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No Summer Break for Maintenance Team
Have you been busy all summer? Try fitting this into your schedule—spread 105 yards of compost, plant more than 1,000 flowers, spread 24 yards of sand and put in a new lawn, mow and edge four to five acres of grass each week, trim dozens of trees and shrubs, weed flower beds throughout campus, install…
NCU Hosts Students from the University of Macau in China
EUGENE, Ore. —- Northwest Christian University is hosting 16 students from Shiu Pong College at China’s University of Macau from June 28, 2016, through July 12, 2016. “We are pleased to have the students from the University of Macau living and learning on the NCU campus,” said Joseph Womack, Ed.D., president of Northwest Christian University. …
Nicaragua Final Post – Background on Villa Esperanza
Villa Esperanza or “Village of Hope” where our NCU team stayed for the past week: Villa Esperanza is not simply a beacon of light for the 29 Nicaraguan girls who reside there but it’s a place of transformation for the hearts of team members who come as well. In 2007, Villa Esperanza opened their doors…
Nicaragua Reflections – Last Day
Today was our last day in Nicaragua Managua. The week was full of laughter and joy, which touched my heart and the hearts of those on our team. I could not ask for a more incredible time here in Nicaragua. The people in Nicaragua are deeply filled with joy and love; and it’s so evident…
Nicaragua Reflection – Maddi and Melz in Managua
Signing on, this is Maddi and Melz… Once again our alarms went off at 7am, which isn’t easy for us gals. After six straight nights of staying up way later than intended, due to Jessica’s endless cackle and Gianna’s puppet shows (that only Maddi attends), we dragged ourselves out of bed and to the front…
Nicaraguan Reflection – Top 20 Adventures Today
Welcome from Hannah and Kirsten, Today was our excursion day! We are not great writers, so we decided to make a list of the Top 20 things we did! Hope you enjoy! Woke up to a beautiful devotion by Gianna (about language barriers) Ate a delicious breakfast at the Villa Traveled to Granada (a wealthier…
Nicaragua Reflections – Joy & Intrigue
Today is the fourth day we have been in Nicaragua. So far, so incredible. For the first two days (Saturday and Sunday) we were blessed to have rain and overcast weather, a big contrast to the 95 degree, 75% Central American humidity that we have had for the last two days (Monday and Tuesday). The…
Nicaragua Reflection – Calling & Connection
We find the Lord when we seek him with all of our heart. Sometimes life is a very scary and intimidating thing and we don’t always want to follow what the Lord is giving us or putting in front of our lives. Coming on this mission trip was a big step for me. It has…
Nicaragua Reflections – Family Day
Today, in the grand land of Nicaragua, was family day! What an incredible experience that was. To begin the day, we welcomed the girls’ families into the villa and had a church service with them. It was super incredible to be able to worship along side the families because we were singing in Spanish. It…