Africa
- Madagascar
- Antananarivo
- Mahajanga
- Zambia
- Chienge
- Iris Orchard
- South Africa
- Footprints
- Iris Western Cape
- Knysna
- White River
- Mozambique
- Chimoio
- Dondo
- Lichinga
- Machava
- Matola
- Mieze Village
- Mocimboa da Praia
- Pemba Center: Village of Joy
- Zimpeto
Asia
Australia
Europe
Middle East
North America
South America
Africa
- Madagascar
- Antananarivo
- Mahajanga
- Zambia
- Chienge
- Iris Orchard
- South Africa
- Footprints
- Iris Western Cape
- Knysna
- White River
- Mozambique
- Chimoio
- Dondo
- Lichinga
- Machava
- Matola
- Mieze Village
- Mocimboa da Praia
- Pemba Center: Village of Joy
- Zimpeto
Asia
Australia
Europe
Middle East
North America
South America
Iris Beauty for Ashes
“…and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.” - Isaiah 61:3
MISSION
Our heart is to see the Kingdom of God come; for heaven to touch earth in the trash heaps of Nicaragua.
About Iris Beauty for Ashes
Beauty for Ashes was born in the trash dumps of Managua, Nicaragua and passionately serves the communities that call the dumps home. We focus on worship, living life as family, educating children from the dumps, and discipleship. We love teaching and demonstrating the Gospel and brining others into family where they can be loved and raised up to look like Jesus. We also host “Mas Fuego” gatherings around the country to build stronger relationships with local churches and missionaries.
PROGRAMS
Church & House of Prayer: We desire to purchase land next to the trash dup to build a church and prayer house. This facility would also be used in the afternoons as additional space for our After School programs.
Missions School & Pastors’ Training Scholarship: We host annual conferences for local pastors and missionaries as well as a 10-week intensive school for local Nicaraguans who feel called to missions and church planting. Our vision is to invest in those who are serving in Nicaragua, are hungry for more of God, and who want to live a radical Christian lifestyle. We provide scholarships for most of the locals who attend.
The Faithfulness of Jesus
We have seen God move in huge ways in 2020 and we find ourselves on our knees in gratitude for all He has done and continues to do. Many things changed unexpectedly in 2020 but through it all Jesus never changes and He never stops pursuing us and fighting for us. This year we have seen more people come i...
What Jesus does with hot coffee and obedience ❤️
Our Iris team in the mountains of Nicaragua left their homes the day before yesterday at 5am in the morning with a bag of fresh baked bread and some hot coffee. They simply told the Holy Spirit to lead them to where He would have them go. They shared the gospel, they prayed for the sick, the handed out c...
Supernatural Provision
A few months ago, our ministry said yes to taking over a large feeding program in the mountains of Matagalpa. At the time we didn’t know how we were going to feed 100 more kids everyday. But we said yes anyways. An amazing Nicaraguan family lets us use their beautiful land for free to feed the kids. Form...
Expanding our tent pegs as we celebrate 7 years here in Nicaragua