Greetings from Roger & Yolanda Leyton

The Lord has been so good to us! We are grateful for all of His blessings (Psalm 103). This past month we enjoyed having our eldest daughter and her husband, Pastors Jorge & Yolanda Lorenzana, as well as dear friends and fellow laborers in Christ, Rafael & Migdalia, and Walter Umanzor all from Casa de Oracion Para Todas Las Naciones (House of Prayer for al Nations) Church in Arlington, Texas. For them, the trip was fruitful in establishing immediate training opportunities in Nicaragua for the School of the Prophets. The apostolic council under my leadership, decided after hearing Prophet Jorge Lorenzana’s introduction and presentation that in the last week of August will convene a gathering of leaders to begin the School. Pastors and laymen will be equipped to correctly and accurately interpret the Scriptures of the Prophets about the Messiah of Israel in His Hebraic context. This will help them to understand the mysteries of the Kingdom of God in this age and the one to come. For Nicaragua and the nations, this is an important aspect of the “Restoration of all Things”. They will also partner with Maranatha Christian Mission for the Joseph Project, helping national and spiritual leaders prepare for humanitarian aid and food storage in the event of a national or world-wide crisis. For us, it was a time of encouragement and fellowship and an outright gift from God!"

As I mentioned last month, Maranatha Christian Mission has been blessed with a brand new, shiny red tractor!  Yolanda and I have been praying for this tractor for the past few years as we believe it is important for the ministry of MCM to work agriculturally towards being self-sufficient and to reach out to the small, impoverished community of San Joaquin by offering tractor services to those who own land but struggle to produce enough to support themselves without modern farming equipment.  In addition to the tractor, we were also able to purchase a disc harrow, seed planter, and the materials to build a storage bodega/shed to protect these implements from the weather.  With this tractor, we will also be able to improve and maintain the road to the farm, which will be a blessing for us as well as the entire community.  We would like to thank the LORD for all who gave to make this portion of the vision a reality--and we would like to thank YOU for your obedience & generosity! God bless you richly!

Children's ministry continues every Sunday morning at the farm; depending on the weather, we have between 15 to 25 children and young teens each week.  Tania (seated in the middle of this group) and Noelia lead the children in worship, teach a short Bible lesson, and assist the kids with a craft or re-enactment of the story. Tania's father, my dear friend and pastor, Efijenio is teaching the teens, plus our two young couples who live on the farm and work for us. It is a small beginning, but we are excited about what God will do with it.   
Pray with us about what God would have us do concerning the education and life-skills training of these precious young people! Their future weighs heavily upon our hearts, as the little community of San Joaquin only offers primary school to the 6th grade. While there are secondary schools in Nindirí and Guanacastillo they are simply too far away, even for a bike ride.  This is a typical problem for children living in rural areas. We need wisdom, direction, and provision to improve this sad situation, whether to provide transportation to school or to provide a school.  Pray that we will hear clearly, and obey!

This coming month, we have three separate ministry events scheduled!  Guest minister Pastor Raymond from Guatemala will be ministering to pastors in Rivas and León; Mr. Festus and my son Marvin will minister in 3 locations: Carazo, León, and Managua; and the following week, my son-in-law Pastor Jorge Lorenzana will also be returning to Carazo to start the first School of the Prophets.  So, you can see that our ministry to pastors and spiritual leaders continues.  I have also been privileged to continue praying with several presidential candidates who are running in this year's election.  It is my ultimate desire to see my nation consecrated to God and led by those who fear Him and will rule with justice and integrity; therefore, please continue to pray for us as we minister to both pastors and politicians!  


Finally, things continue to grow and expand at La Finca: Regalo de Dios.  We have planted 100 more avocado trees, several different types of squash, bell peppers, and tomatoes.  We have leased the land that we are not able to plant or maintain this season, in order to be wise stewards of all we have. And with the help of your generous donations, MCM now has the following:

• A new tractor plus implements for plowing and planting 
• More secure fencing has been erected around the entire property and infrastructure. 
• Private sleeping quarters were added to the guardhouse for our extra man. 
• We have a new rancho for ministry meetings. 
• The ‘escuelita’ was enclosed for the temporary use of our volunteer staff members, Greg & Jenny Shults; however, it will be a great multi-purpose building for MCM’s future needs. 
• Materials have also been purchased for a warehouse to properly store the tractor & implements. 

Concerning our immediate needs, please continue to pray for an increase in our finances and support! We believe the Lord has called us to change this nation for God, to win this nation for the Kingdom of Heaven, and to see individual lives and communities changed!  Please pray about partnering with us on a monthly basis and being a part of what God wants to do in Nicaragua! Together, we can make a difference!

For details on supporting Roger & Yolanda Leyton and the ministry of Maranatha Christian Mission, see the giving information box on the right.  Now, you can even donate online through our secure PayPal button!

It's been a wonderful month for us here in Nicaragua!

Pastor Randy Howard, a long-time faithful friend, supporter, & board member of MCM,  [of Gate Church in California] held 3 specific seminars to minister first, to apostles, pastors and spiritual leaders, then, to the national leaders & political candidates, and finally to the business men & women of Nicaragua. These meetings had a powerful impact, not only on the individual lives of these leaders, but on the future potential of Nicaragua. This is a critical year for our country politically and spiritually; and in these seminars, all of the spiritual, political, and business leaders committed themselves to follow the Lord and to serve their people and nation with integrity and obedience to God.  Please pray that they will be strong in the Lord and well able to walk faithfully in these trying and crucial times that Nicaragua might become a righteous nation!  Following this powerful 3-day event, the board of apostles and I feel an urgency to extend this impact by holding a nationwide Call to Repentance Day of Prayer for the spiritual renewal of all apostles, pastors and spiritual leaders of the nation.  Setting doctrine aside, the focus of this day would be about purifying our hearts and relationships with God and one another, in order that the Lord may bless our land once again, according to 2 Chronicles 7:14. We cannot expect God to bless and guide the president and political leaders of our nation, if the spiritual leaders are not right with God and each other.  It must begin with us!  Pray about this, as it will require many man-hours and thousands of dollars to accomplish such a nationwide meeting! If we are to see God move in our nation, it will require humility & unity among the spiritual leaders. We would like to see this take place as soon as possible this year!

Immediately after this event, Pastor Charlie Speelman, associate pastor of Gate Church, arrived with a team of 10 young people. Pastor Charlie spoke & ministered prophetically, and the team did street evangelism, youth outreach, prayed with people, performed their drama, shared their testimonies, and ministered to the children at the farm and in a school. They also painted, moved bricks & woodpiles, and picked up trash! They were such a blessing! We were blessed by their service and dedication to the Lord! [Left to Right: Morgan, Alex, Jeff, Pastor Charlie, Gregorio, Anthea, Ashely, Cynthia, Brittney, Juanita, Kori, Amber, Yolanda & Roger Leyton, Julissa, Tania, & Kaleb]

Children’s Ministry is back in full swing after a much-needed break for the faithful Mercado family who have been teaching the children at the farm, and for us to finish the new construction. In Nicaragua, we celebrate Children’s Day the 1st of June; so with the team here, we were able to use this holiday to invite parents as well as  children for ministry and a hot meal. The staff & volunteers of MCM, the Mercardo family, and the team from California all participated. We had about 75 people in attendance. [Tania starting the celebration with worship]


We'd like to introduce Tania Jael Mercardo Pérez, as she is a vital part of MCM.  She is our office secretary, event coordinator, & children's pastor. She is 21 years old, and has a business administration degree, and is learning to speak English.  She is a precious young lady who is dedicated to the Lord.  We not only appreciate her, but we love her like a daughter, as well.

La finca: Un Regalo de Dios continues to flourish with plantains, limes, & mangos; and we have added many more fruit & avocado trees. And our vision continues to grow as well.  This week, we are taking possession of the brand new tractor and various implements that the Lord has provided.  With it, we will not only maintain and plant crops for MCM, but it will also be used as an agricultural outreach tool for ministry to the community of San Joaquin. This is just the beginning of what we hope to see God do through MCM and us, His servants.

Our Immediate Needs:
1) Please remember to pray for Yolanda & I, and our finances. Our health is strong and we are eager to run the race marked out for us with excellence. As the vision and ministry of MCM continues to grow, so do our financial needs; and we trust that God will continue to provide through the monthly support & generous donations of family, friends, and churches. Your generosity and faithful financial support empowers us to continue laboring to expand the Kingdom of God on the earth--to win souls, strengthen pastors and leaders, and change lives and an entire nation for the glory of God. 

2) finances for security fencing 
3) finances for a warehouse to store the tractor and implements. 
4) finances for a nationwide Call to Repentance Prayer Meeting for all spiritual leaders as mentioned above. 

Ask the Lord what He would have YOU do to help & pray for these needs to be met quickly, as well as for our continued strength, health, wisdom, & effectiveness!

Your tax-deductible donations make it all possible and can be sent to: [Indicate on memo line of your check, if you want your donation to be used for a specific need.]
Maranatha Christian Mission 
P.O. Box 201894 
Arlington, Texas 76006.

God bless you all,
Roger Leyton
President of MCM

Update: April and May

Greetings!
We've been very busy at Maranatha Christian Mission and see no signs of slowing down any time soon; especially with my new, full-time side-kick, Greg Shults who brings fresh energy to myself and MCM!

Ministry that has taken place:Joe Guasti, and his wife Beverly from California ministered to pastors and leaders, at 6 different locations, who will, in turn, carry the message back to their churches.

Also, we had another 3 day conference for pastors and leaders conducted by our dear friends Mary Elena, Louisita, and Pastor Raymond from Guatemala. They taught on Hebrew roots in Scripture. This message is very enlightening to the pastors of Nicaragua as many Spanish Bible translations are produced by the Catholics and contain their traditional interpretations. Discovering original wording/original intent of Biblical authors in a Hebrew context can literally change one’s theology and interpretation; it was a very powerful seminar.

Other Ministry Opportunities: 1) MCM dedicated our new “rancho “meeting facility at la finca: Regalo de Dios. Several friends of the ministry came to celebrate the growth and potential of this project and the future ministry that will take place on the property and in the surrounding community. 2) Yolanda also has had several opportunities to teach and share passionately at several meetings and also with the team of laborers who built the rancho...and of her, they said, "No one has ever talked to us about God like that!"

3) I have had the privilege of meeting and praying with several future presidential candidates who have asked for prayer and encouragement as they step forward with a vision to serve their nation with integrity. Please pray for their protection and wisdom during this heated political campaign season.

3) I also had the honor of meeting with the Chief of Police this past month, to discuss future training seminars for the police force on Morals and Ethics. He was very receptive to our proposal and has given us an open invitation. We will be organizing an event in the not to distant future.

Upcoming Ministry Events:
Pastor Randy Howard will be ministering to 3 separate groups -- to pastors and leaders, presidential candidates & national leaders, and finally to professional businessmen and women. Immediately after that, Pastor Charlie Speelman and a team of 11 young people will be ministering to youth in several churches and reaching out to young people in the community around la finca.

Project Updates:
The Lord has blessed us with seed and more fruit trees, a working windmill, and rancho. A new tractor is also ordered and on the way—all in answer to our prayers for building a new training facility that will become more and more self-sufficient and effective for training pastors and people to better serve the Lord, their families, and their communities.

Our Immediate Needs:
!) finances and monthly support for Yolanda and I as we continue to minister and complete the vision God has placed on our hearts for this nation.
2) finances to complete security fencing
3) finances and teams to continue ministering to pastors, people, and children--especially in the community around la finca.

Please pray for these needs to be met and for our continued wisdom, health, strength, and effectiveness! Ask the Lord what He would have you do to help and participate in His work here, in Nicaragua.

Your tax-deductible donations make it all possible, and can be sent to
Maranatha Christian Mission P.O. Box 201894 Arlington, Texas 76006.

God bless you all,

Roger Leyton
President of MCM

March Conference Sponsored by Convergence Church

I would like to thank Convergence Church and Pastor Steve Fish for sponsoring the wonderful ministry breakfast and 3-day conference--your generosity made this very special time of refreshment possible! Thank you, Pastor Steve & Pastor Troy Brewer (from Joshua, Tx) for coming to Nicaragua filled with the Spirit of God and a fresh word for the 50 plus apostles, pastors, and national leaders who attended these meetings. At the Breakfast, the message to our national leaders that "This Country Needs National Fathers" was a powerful and timely word!

And at the Conference, the messages of Spiritual Fatherhood, bringing up Sons in the Faith, dreaming bigger dreams, and operating in the Kingdom Principles of honor, forgiveness, and restoration as well as the individual, personal ministry poured out through Pastor Steve and Pastor Troy by the Holy Spirit produced the much needed fruits of joy and unity! Many discouraged pastors were renewed and have decided not to quit because of your ministry to them. Glory to God!

Thank you for being used by God to bring fresh, Kingdom Perspective to Nicaragua in order that we might build THE CHURCH, not just many churches! Continue to pray for unity among the pastors and for spiritual fathers to invest in spiritual sons so that, together, might bring in the Harvest!

We are excited about what God has done in 2010 & what He is going to do in 2011!

  Our hearts have been blessed and refreshed by time with family; and now, we are ready to roll up our sleeves and get back to work! Already, exciting changes are underway. Greg and Jenny Shults will be joining us in Managua at the end of February; they are eager to help in every area--in ministry, physical labor, and communication.

The Biggest Update for 2010: The Lord has provided electricity, a well, an open-air building for ministry, and 2 harvests of corn and plantains--and now, we have a wind turbine to produce electricity for La Finca (the farm)! Glory to God!  

The Biggest Need for 2011: We are asking God to supply a tractor large enough to plow MCM's fields and those of our neighbors, since hiring someone else to plow costs $200 per acre. This is just one strategy we are working on to reach our community and the precious people who live there.

If you would like to give a donation to help us purchase this much needed tractor, send your tax-deductible gifts to:

MARANATHA CHRISTIAN MISSION
P.O. BOX 201894
ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76006

If you would like to email Roger and Yolanda send correspondence to: mcm@ibw.com.ni
Or contact our new assistants, Gregorio y Juanita Shults at: madgringos@gmail.com