Team is here!by Anna Morgan | June 25, 2016 2:17 PM
The team has arrived!! After an easy flight, we are here, eating lunch, and will soon head to our home for the week in Nicoya! We are so excited for what God has in store for us!!
Iglesia con Pastor Edgar by Anna Morgan | June 26, 2016 10:40 AM
This morning we are with Pastor Edgar and his church. This congregation is amazing. They are working to finish their church building that was destroyed in an earthquake 4 years ago. We are so honored and excited to partner with him and his community of Laguanilla this week.
Hearing Pastor Edgar's heartby Anna Morgan | June 26, 2016 3:14 PM
This afternoon, we had the opportunity to hear from Pastor Edgar and his wife, Marivel. We heard their testimony, vision for their church, heart for the community, and struggles they encounter. His story and love for people is contagious and makes us all excited for the ministry already taking place that we are able to join alongside this week.
Shop til you dropby Anna Morgan | June 26, 2016 6:57 PM
This afternoon we were able to go to the local store, Maxi Pali, and buy the essential groceries for our food distribution ministry happening this week. God multiplied our money, and we were able to buy groceries for 55 familes! We will start delivering those tomorrow morning in groups along with a translator and a church member from Pastor Edgar's congregation. There will be follow up to each of the families we visit after we leave in order to encourage discipleship and involvement in the local church! We can't wait to see what God does in meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the families we'll meet.
Shop til you dropby Anna Morgan | June 26, 2016 7:03 PM
Here's the picture to prove that 55 bags were made with from our shopping trip. Go God!!!
Mix it up!!by Anna Morgan | June 27, 2016 10:07 AM
Today we start our first day of the construction project at Pastor Edgar's. We will be working on pouring the concrete floor of the church. We are working hard with our new construction worker brothers. Our clothes will never be the same after mixing all of this cement, but it's SO worth it!
Giving Groceries!by Anna Morgan | June 27, 2016 10:17 AM
While some of the team is mixing concrete, the rest of us are going out into the community of Laguanilla delivering the groceries we purchased and bagged up yesterday. We will be giving these to families in need that Pastor will follow up with after we are gone. We hope to have great conversations, see salvation come to people, pray over families, and be ready for whatever God asks us to do. We can't wait to share the stories from this ministry!
Kids!!! by Anna Morgan | June 27, 2016 4:36 PM
This afternoon, we are able to work at Pastor Warner’s "church." His church is made of children. From the community of Sam Martin. He hosts a feeding program with Bible study and songs once a week. His dream is to offer the feeding program everyday. This week, we are able to host it 3 days!! That's 3 promised meals to these kids and abundant love for them from Jesus!! Today we are making salvation bracelets, playing soccer, and watching Shrek!
Work, work, work, work, workby Anna Morgan | June 28, 2016 10:20 AM
Starting the morning off strong with construction. We are ready to work and finish this floor!!
Giving Groceries part 2by Anna Morgan | June 28, 2016 10:45 AM
Another part of our team headed out for another round of food distribution. We had such awesome stories from yesterday while visiting homes, we can't wait to see what the day has to offer.
Women are women everywhere by Anna Morgan | June 28, 2016 3:37 PM
Today we had our first morning of women's ministry. It was such a beautiful time of hearing, encouraging, and spending time with these women. We taught about being restored by God, painted nails, and heard from each of them. It was a time we'll never forget.
Daniel and the lions' denby Anna Morgan | June 28, 2016 9:31 PM
This afternoon, we were able to go back to Pastor Warner’s "church" and feeding program. We taught on Daniel and the lions' den, did crafts, painted faces. And played with the kids there. Many of the kids who attend have heartbreaking stories. We are able to be a light in their lives. We really able to offer hope and joy when they don't often see it. It was a wonderful time for these kids to just be kids.
Go hard or go home day!!!by Anna Morgan | June 29, 2016 9:54 AM
Today is our last full day of ministry. Our goal is to complete the floor project so they can have service in their new buidling this Sunday!! We are working hard and sweating a lot!
Empowering & encouragingby Anna Morgan | June 29, 2016 11:34 AM
We were able to host another session for the women. Pastora has been very involved in this ministry in hopes that it will be a catalyst for the women's ministry in the church. She hopes to continue to teach and offer restoration through Christ for these women. It's been amazing listening to, teaching, treating, and praying for these ladies.
Day 3 with the kiddosby Anna Morgan | June 29, 2016 11:19 PM
This afternoon we had our third and final day of children's ministry at Pastor Warner’s feeding program. We taught about Shad, Rad, and Benny getting good thrown into the fire for not bowing down to the King's statue. We are hoping and praying these precious kids stay strong in the face of obstacles and temptations that come their way. We love them and will forever be praying for them and their families.
Feed my sheepby Anna Morgan | June 29, 2016 11:24 PM
Serving the food at Pastor Warner’s feeding program.
"See You Later" service by Anna Morgan | June 29, 2016 11:32 PM
Tonight we had our "See you later" service at Pastor Edgar's church. It was an incredible time with our brothers and sisters in Christ. We were able to share songs, thank yous, and testimonies of what God has done this week. Laughs, tears, and hugs were shared. A part of our hearts will always be in Lagunilla.
"See You Later" service by Anna Morgan | June 29, 2016 11:34 PM
Tonight we had our "See you later" service at Pastor Edgar's church. It was an incredible time with our brothers and sisters in Christ. We were able to share songs, thank yous, and testimonies of what God has done this week. Laughs, tears, and hugs were shared. A part of our hearts will always be in Lagunilla.
Church floor = DONE!!!by Anna Morgan | June 30, 2016 10:30 AM
Our hard work paid off. The floor of the church is completed! It's hard to get the full effect but...
Top picture = 2 years ago with the first team at Pastor Edgar's
Bottom picture = today! Walls, roof, floors... DONE!!!
They will have their first service in the new building THIS SUNDAY!!!! Go Jesus!! We are so thankful that we were a small part of this project. God is going to do amazing things in and through this congregation and this new building.
Rec Day!by Anna Morgan | June 30, 2016 4:16 PM
Today is our recreation day. We spent our morning zip-lining through the treetops this morning. It was awesome.
This afternoon we are enjoying Playa Tamarindo. God does not disappoint with his beautiful creation. What a great way to end am awesomega week!
Saying Goodbyeaby Anna Morgan | July 1, 2016 12:54 PM
We said good-bye to the other groups that made up our team today while they are flying home, we get to enjoy one more day in Costa Rica. We'll be heading to a waterfall near Liberia and then checking out Playa Conchal.