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Nehemiah Center Celebrates 7th Anniversary

April 20, 2009

By: Dilaun White, Trinity Christian College Student Intern

Over 60 attendees joined in the celebration marking the 7th anniversary of

the Nehemiah Center on April 20, 2009. The program included times of

remembrance, recognition, prayer and praise as well as several testimonies

by current and former staff members about the journey of transformation the

Nehemiah Center has seen over the past seven years in its vision and effort

to 'rebuild the walls of Nicaragua.'

The large audience present to celebrate the occasion included Nehemiah

Center staff as well as pastors, educators, and other community leaders

connected with the work of the Nehemiah Center.

Joel Huyser, one of the founders of the Nehemiah Center, was also honored

during the ceremony for his years of dedication and leadership of the

organization. Towards the end of the ceremony there was a symbolic moment

when he officially "passed the baton" to Daniel Boniche, a member of the

Nicaraguan Ezra Training Team who has now become the Nehemiah Center

Director. This formal transfer of leadership and responsibility "represents

a key part of the original vision for a Nicaraguan to lead the Nehemiah

Center," said Joel Huyser.

It was a joyful day to celebrate God's faithfulness, mark the organization's

progress thus far, and consider opportunities for continued growth in the

future.