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Bay Presbyterian Church

Serving In Costa Rica
July 28, 2018
Community: Liberia (San Rafael)
Partner: Centro Evangelistico Zuriel
Staff: Nathan Norman, Fiorella Villafuerte, Yikson Zuñiga Rojas, Gloria Mena

Ready!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 28, 2018 1:16 PM

Your staff is so ready to start this week of ministry! We can’t wait to see all God has in store for everyone this week! 

Ready!

We Made It!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 28, 2018 10:55 PM

We made it to Costa Rica safe and sound.  We can’t wait to meet all the people from San Rafael in Liberia and see all God has prepared for us this week! 

We Made It!

Bienvenidos

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 28, 2018 10:57 PM

Pastor Adolfo was so ready and excited to welcome us!  He gave warm hugs to everyone as we arrived the Zuriel! 
Bienvenidos

Youth Night!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 28, 2018 11:00 PM

We gathered with youth from the church tonight.  We played many fun games and laughed together as a family! 
Youth Night!

Testimonies

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 28, 2018 11:03 PM

How great it is to hear all the good news of what God has done in our lives!  Tonight, we were able to hear great life stories and all God has done in some of us! Some of the team members and some from the local church shared a little of all the great things God has done in our lives! 
Testimonies

God’s Plans for You!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 28, 2018 11:24 PM

After sharing testimonies, those who feel that they have a call from the Lord on their lives were invited to come forward for prayer.  We were greatly blessed and we prayed over those who are ready to say "Yes!" to the Lord! 

God’s Plans for You!

Time for Church!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 29, 2018 1:21 PM

We gathered together as one family to praise and worship God!  We sang songs and gave honor to the only and true God! 

Time for Church!

Cultural Dances

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 29, 2018 1:23 PM

The Guanacaste province celebrates 194 years of being part of Costa Rica.  We all celebrated this event with cultural dances and bombas! 
Cultural Dances

Presentations

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 29, 2018 1:30 PM

We came forward to the stage to introduce ourselves to the local church!  It's great to see two teams from the USA coming together to serve in Costa Rica!
Presentations

Testimonies

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 29, 2018 1:33 PM

Hanna and Ashley shared their life stories with the church!  It’s great to share all the amazing things God has done in our lives so we can encourage others to follow Jesus! 
Testimonies

Abraham: A Man of Faith!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 29, 2018 5:03 PM

Pastor Morgan shared the Word this morning!  He talked about Abraham’s faith when he was told that Sarah will give him a son.  He trusted the Lord and he waited in Him!  Abraham knew that God can do impossible things! 

Abraham: A Man of Faith!

Pastor Adolfo

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 29, 2018 5:22 PM

We heard from Pastor Adolfo about all of the amazing things God has done in his life and all the struggles he has had during his 50 years in ministry! 
Pastor Adolfo

The Foundation

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 29, 2018 11:54 PM

We took time to pray for Pastor Adolfo!  He has a testimony of faith and many of us were encouraged by him! 

The Foundation

Food Distribution

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 29, 2018 11:58 PM

We started to prepare to deliver 25 bags of food this week!  We will be going door to door praying for people and giving them a bag of food!  Our goal is to fill a spiritual need as well as a physical need in every person we will meet! 
Food Distribution

Service

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 30, 2018 12:09 AM

We had our second service of the day. There were lots of special presentations and we sang as one church with our family in San Rafael! 
Service

Relying on Him!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 30, 2018 12:13 AM

Pastor Jeff delivered the Word tonight and he encouraged the church to rely on Jesus and let Him do what is necessary because He has great plans for us!  He also asked the locals to come forward so the team could pray for them for wisdom, love, patience, any any other needs they had. 

Relying on Him!

New Creations in Jesus!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 30, 2018 12:16 AM

The Bible mentions that we become God's children when we accept Jesus in our hearts!  After worship, two people stepped out in faith and accept Jesus in their hearts.  They are new creations in Him! 
New Creations in Jesus!

Construction Site

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 30, 2018 1:30 PM

We started our first full day of ministry by digging some holes for the electrical system for Pastor’s new house! 

Construction Site

Rice and Beans

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 30, 2018 1:41 PM

We went door to door to deliver rice and beans to the families in the nearby community.  We prayed over the people and invited them to the activities that are going on throughout this week.
Rice and Beans

Pastor's House

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 30, 2018 1:54 PM

We also worked on the backs of Pastor’s house.  We worked on welding to place the fencing around the laundry room. 
Pastor's House

Blessings from the Lord!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 30, 2018 6:45 PM

We went out of the community to deliver 6 bags of food that blessed 6 families. We prayed over each family and every spiritual need they have! We praised the Lord there were open doors and hopefully open hearts too! 

Blessings from the Lord!

Park Ministry

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 30, 2018 7:00 PM

We went to the big, open field in the community to play with the kids of San Rafael.  We had a blast playing ladder ball, soccer, and baseball.   We painted faces, gave temporary tattoos, and many more fun activities! 
Park Ministry

God’s Promises

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 30, 2018 7:53 PM

After Noah came out of the Ark, God promised He will never send another flood in the world. By showing a rainbow, God completed His promise. 

Today we can remember that He will always fulfill all His promises! He is our Good Father! He never fails! 

God’s Promises

Happy Birthday Pastor Morgan

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 31, 2018 10:17 AM

We celebrated the life God has given to Pastor Morgan!  He is such great man of God and we asked God bless his life, family, and ministry! 

Happy Birthday Pastor Morgan

Keeping up the Hard Work!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 31, 2018 11:41 AM

We started our second day of ministry in the construction field.  We are digging footers for the new porch on Pastor’s house.  Also, we are finishing the new laundry room fence. 

Keeping up the Hard Work!

Hair Salon!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 31, 2018 11:49 AM

Kids, youth, and adults came to the hair salon Mica and Hannah set up.  They gave away free cuts for everyone who showed up.  We all have different talents we can use to love on people and draw them to Jesus! 
Hair Salon!

Sent by God!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 31, 2018 5:32 PM

This afternoon we went to six houses to deliver groceries to the families that live there.  We prayed for them and for the needs they have.  They were so welcoming to us, they even invited us into their homes!

Sent by God!

Park Ministry!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | August 1, 2018 7:59 AM

We spent some time in the park again with the kids of the community in San Rafael.  Even thought it rained, we had a blast playing soccer, frisbee, making animal balloons, coloring, and making bracelets!

Park Ministry!

Ron Macarrón

by Fiorella Villafuerte | August 1, 2018 8:02 AM

We also spent some time with the kids from church.  We played Ron Macarron, a Costarican rhythmic hands game.        
Ron Macarrón

Nursing Home!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | August 1, 2018 12:57 PM

We went to the nursing home in Liberia this morning.  We spent some time getting to know the people there, their names, former jobs, and their thoughts about life!  We also prayed over them and shared the Gospel! 

Nursing Home!

Construction Site!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | August 1, 2018 1:00 PM

We worked in the construction site very hard.  We continued working on the porch and laundry room in Pastor’s House! 
Construction Site!

Food Distribution

by Fiorella Villafuerte | August 2, 2018 12:55 AM

We went out the community to deliver some bags of groceries. We prayed over each family we met and we showed Jesus’ love to everyone! 

Food Distribution

Lots of Work

by Fiorella Villafuerte | August 2, 2018 12:58 AM

Some of us stayed to work in the construction site in order to finish up the project, and we did it!  We worked hard to help Pastor Adolfo and the church achieve their dreams. 
Lots of Work

Kid's Ministry

by Fiorella Villafuerte | August 2, 2018 1:01 AM

We ministered in the park this afternoon.  We played with the kids and we shared the love and the good news of Jesus with them!  The team did a skit based on how God gives us life! 
Kid's Ministry

Movie and Feeding Night

by Fiorella Villafuerte | August 2, 2018 1:04 AM

We ran a movie and feeding night for the community.  We served over 260 plates of rice with chicken and we shared the love of God with over 260 people who attended the event!  Ross (a man from the other team), shared his life story for the first time!
Movie and Feeding Night

Rec Day

by Fiorella Villafuerte | August 3, 2018 12:59 PM

We spent our Rec Day at Tamarindo Beach, it was so beautiful! . We had a great time swimming in the ocean, shopping, eating, and enjoying the beautiful view!

Rec Day

Nos Vemos Pronto

by Fiorella Villafuerte | August 3, 2018 1:03 PM

We said goodbye to everyone at Zuriel!  There were tears and hugs for everyone!  We were blessed by these people and their hearts for Jesus.  We are no longer just friends, but family in Jesus Christ!  Until next time! 
Nos Vemos Pronto

One in Jesus!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | August 3, 2018 1:07 PM

We praised the Lord for everything that happened this week. For all the people we met, all the places we ministered in, and for those who have become like family! 
One in Jesus!

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Comments

Nicholas Smilyk

July 31, 2018 7:44 PM

I am praying for you all I am praying God moves through you all !!!!!! Thank you all for your service I miss each and every one of you tell everyone I say hello!!!!! Fix your eyes on Jesus!!!!!

Zac Schultz

July 28, 2018 4:45 PM

Thank you for serving those in need in Costa Rica by being the hands and feet of the Lord Jesus! May His boldness rest upon all of you through the empowering Grace of the Holy Spirit.

Kira Marie

July 28, 2018 1:52 PM

>Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.< ~ 1 Peter 4:10 You’re certainly doing that this week! May God walk bedside you all on this journey, keeping you safe, guiding your mission, and changing your lives with His plan. Paix et Bénédictions!

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