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Luther Memorial Church

Serving In Costa Rica
March 20, 2021
Community: Siquirres
Partner: Biblica Uncion y Fuego
Staff: Connie Mairena, Erik Gonzalez, Fiorella Villafuerte

The Staff

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 20, 2021 11:52 PM

We are your staff!

Connie, Erick and Fio are ready and very excited to welcome you all back to Costa Rica! 

This week is going to be amazing! 

The Staff

We are back!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 20, 2021 11:53 PM

We made it to Costa Rica safe and sound! 
It is amazing to be back after a year! We can’t wait to see our friends and family in Siquirres! 
We are back!

Building an amazing Friendship

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 21, 2021 9:57 AM

There is no language barrier to build a relationship! We smile, we laugh, we love on each other! That’s Pastor Luis and Quentin’s friendship! 

Building an amazing Friendship

It’s Church Time

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 21, 2021 10:02 AM

Church is about to start and Quentin was getting ready. He will be speaking to the church this morning! 
It’s Church Time

Worship Time

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 21, 2021 12:32 PM

We had an amazing time in praise and worship! As one body in Christ, we gave glory to the one who deserves all, our Lord! 

Worship Time

I am

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 21, 2021 12:35 PM

Today Quentin shared with the church the many reasons why God loves us. 
He makes promises and accomplishes them!
I am

Celebration in Heaven

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 21, 2021 12:46 PM

14 people got baptized today! Praise the Lord!

“I baptized you with water, but He will baptized you with the Holy Spirit” Mark 1:8
Celebration in Heaven

2 Years Later

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 21, 2021 1:09 PM

2 years ago we visited Marta’s home while doing Food Distribution. We had a great time with her! 
We prayed with her to accepted Jesus in her heart and soon she started to visit Pastor Luis’ church. 
Today, she got baptized!! 
2 Years Later

Preps for Golf Tournament

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 21, 2021 1:16 PM

Everything is settle for our afternoon "Golf Tournament!" Many church members have signed up for the game! Ribbons are ready. 
Preps for Golf Tournament

A Powerful Testimony

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 21, 2021 1:50 PM

Today we met Tahirich. She is a Guatemalan lady who decided to move to Costa Rica some years ago. She shared her life story with us and the purpose God has given to her life! She was called to be a fisher of man, just like what the Bible says. She has been in a very hard process but God is bigger than any problem or circumstance. God has already used her to bring many people to Jesus! 
A Powerful Testimony

Pastor Luis Elias

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 21, 2021 8:22 PM

We had a great time with Pastor Luis and Pastora Adita this afternoon. They shared their testimonies and how God called them to the ministry 10 years ago! 

We loved to hear another part of their story and their obedience to listen to the Lord ever step on the way! 

We prayed over them and the ministry they have been doing here in Siquirres.

Pastor Luis Elias

50 Families

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 21, 2021 11:21 PM

Today we prayed for 50 families that we will meet this week.

We don’t know who they are or where they live but we know they will be receiving a gift from the Lord, the Gospel and some groceries! Our prayers is for this groceries to be multiplied and to share to these 50 families that God is still faithful and have never forget about them. 

50 Families

Cleaning

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 21, 2021 11:22 PM

Before finishing our day, we cleaned common areas at the church and kitchen.
Cleaning

Good Morning from Costa Rica

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 22, 2021 7:24 AM

Only God could do an amazing painting this morning. This is going to be an amazing day! 

Good Morning from Costa Rica

Food Distribution: Day 1

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 22, 2021 2:24 PM

We had a great time delivering groceries this morning.  We split the group into 3 teams and visited 15 families! 

We prayed over them and invited them to the church this week 

Food Distribution: Day 1

Kids Ministry Preparations

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 22, 2021 2:28 PM

We prepared everything for our first day of Kid’s ministry today! We cut some bread and fish, and we put candy in bags.
Kids Ministry Preparations

VBS

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 22, 2021 10:31 PM

We had a blast at VBS this afternoon! Mr. Tiger and Mr. Bear shared a great story about a miracle that Jesus did. He fed hundreds of people with just some bread and two fish. 

VBS

Jesus is my Rock

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 22, 2021 11:44 PM

We taught the kids a new song this afternoon. We showed them the motions and sang with them! It was great, they caught on to the song right away! 

Jesus is my Rock

Bible Story

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 22, 2021 11:48 PM

Monica shared the story of when Jesus was preaching to the crowd up on the mountainside. With just three loaves of bread and two fish, Jesus was able to feed hundreds of people there. It was a miracle, Jesus multiplied the food! 
Bible Story

Pato, pato, ganso

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 22, 2021 11:50 PM

We had a blast playing Duck, Duck, Goose with the kids! Lots of laughter and smiles we had!
Pato, pato, ganso

Craft

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 22, 2021 11:52 PM

Kids were able to represent the story while doing a craft. They colored, learned and had fun! 
Craft

God’s Promise

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 23, 2021 9:56 AM

God gave a word to Pastor Luis a long time ago! God asked him to look for something that represents life for the church! Not knowing what could that be, Pastor walked into the forest. He looked and looked till God showed him a tree. The sun was shining into that tree!   Pastor Luis knew what God wanted! 
This cross means life. The same life God gave us when he sent Jesus to the cross. The same life God gave us when he sent the Holy Spirit to stay with us after Jesus left.  The same life He will be giving us when we enter into Heaven one day! 
God’s Promise

Groceries

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 23, 2021 9:59 AM

We delivered several bags of groceries to the ladies from the kitchen! Whenever a mission trip happens, these ladies prepare to be able to put on their shirts to serve! They cook with enthusiasm as they are hardworking ladies. But above all, the cook with love! 
Groceries

Food Distribution: Second Part

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 23, 2021 3:52 PM

We went to deliver 15 more bags of groceries this morning to different homes in the community! We were able to share with the locals and also prayed over them! Some of our visits have been an answer from the Lord and a blessing for a family. 

Food Distribution: Second Part

God is faithful

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 23, 2021 4:01 PM

While walking to deliver groceries, we can see God’s love and faithfulness towards his people. Many families around the world have lost their jobs and as in many places the situation is and has been really hard! Many families have prayed for provision and in many cases, God shows up and provides! 
God is faithful

Women’s Ministry

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 23, 2021 6:27 PM

We had about 10 women gather with us to learn about Jesus! We were able to talked about what we fear and what we have held onto that we don’t want to give to the Lord. Those things we were challenged with this year. Some of them shared some testimonies on how they hold onto things instead of holding to the Lord and how they have overcome this. 

Women’s Ministry

Crafts

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 23, 2021 6:30 PM

We made bracelets with the ladies and we also we able to do nails and shared a little with them. It was nice to see them so involved in the activities. 
Crafts

Taking Care of the Little Ones

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 24, 2021 12:15 AM

While the ladies were doing women's ministry, the guys helped with the kids! Over 40 kids showed up to play with us. We learned a Bible story and we had so many fun games like hide and seek! 

Taking Care of the Little Ones

Men’s Ministry

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 24, 2021 12:20 AM

Over 15 men from the community attended our men’s ministry event tonight! 
Quentin shared a very strong and special message to them 
Men’s Ministry

Games

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 24, 2021 6:12 PM

Men’s time was amazing! They ended up their time together by having a "Golf Tournament." There were joy and laughter everywhere! 
Games

Groceries

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 24, 2021 6:19 PM

We delivered three more special bags of groceries to three families. The parents work at the banana plantation either packing, selecting or harvesting the bananas. It is amazing to learn from them what their job is all about and bless them through prayer. 
Groceries

Good Morning

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 24, 2021 6:25 PM

We started our day delivering 6 more bags of groceries. We walked and drove to the houses to be able to bless and pray over the families! 
Good Morning

Food Distribution

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 24, 2021 6:30 PM

We had a great morning delivering 6 bags of groceries into the community! We were able to share the gospel and let them know God is faithful and the church is always open for them to reach for a prayer, a word or just to be listened to. 
Food Distribution

God delivers us from anything

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 25, 2021 6:55 PM

We had an amazing time with the ladies yesterday. Monica shared when Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had to go to the fiery furnace just because they did not want to worship the king’s god. 

It was great to hear how God can deliver us from the fire. He can deliver us through the fire and He can deliver us by the fire to Heaven. Our faith is increased and it is perfect. 

God delivers us from anything

Craft

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 25, 2021 6:56 PM

We did an amazing craft with the women. They used their imagination and creativity to decorate an incredible bowl. 

Craft

Helping the cooks

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 25, 2021 7:00 PM

We took a moment and gave a hand to the ladies from the kitchen! They have done so much for us and have cooked very delicious meals, all with so much love and care. We wanted to show our gratefulness by helping doing the dishes. 
Helping the cooks

Families

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 25, 2021 7:03 PM

We had the opportunity to deliver the last two bags of groceries last night to two families from the church. We have loved every time we shared with the community but also we have enjoyed our time in prayer for them!
Families

Celebration

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 25, 2021 7:06 PM

We had our Celebration Service last night. Some church members also came by and celebrated with us.  The ladies from the kitchen made pizza to celebrate with everyone !

Celebration

Presents

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 25, 2021 7:13 PM

We also had a time to celebrate a friendship. God had a plan when He sent us here! And we are very grateful for that! God has been opening the doors for the opportunity to be more than partners, we feel like family! 


Presents

Rec Day

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 26, 2021 10:19 PM

We had an amazing Rec Day! We had an adventure at the river while doing rafting and then we had fun in the mountains while crossing the forest and river in a zip lining tour!

Rec Day

Nos Vemos Pronto !

by Fiorella Villafuerte | March 26, 2021 10:21 PM

Tears, joy and so much love! We left our home in Costa Rica again, but...

We will be back! Nos vemos pronto familia!
Nos Vemos Pronto !

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Melody Boersma

March 27, 2021 2:45 PM

Love, love, love this!! Can’t wait to hear more about this incredible trip at Missional Community tomorrow night!! God is good!

Jason Neuhaus

March 23, 2021 1:27 PM

Praise God for your service to our family in Costa Rica!

Susan Pierce

March 22, 2021 10:11 AM

You have barely set your feet on the ground of Costa Rica and God is already doing so many wondrous things! Praise the Lord. Continued thoughts and prayers for you!

Julie

March 22, 2021 8:07 AM

Love your posts. Makes me smile everyday as I follow your journey. Prayers and hugs.

Julie Swenson

March 21, 2021 7:47 AM

Great to see you all made it safe and sound. Praying for you on this trip that you get everything you want to do accomplished. What a great blessing you are to them and they to you. Julie

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