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Bethesda Presbyterian

Serving In Costa Rica
July 18, 2015
Community: Liberia
Staff: Nathan Norman

Staff is ready!

by Nathan Norman | July 18, 2015 10:25 AM

The PPM staff is excited and ready to receive your team today! God has great things in store for us all as we serve in San Vicente, Costa Rica this week!

We made it!

by Nathan Norman | July 18, 2015 7:35 PM

We all made it safely to our host church. Soon we will be having dinner and our orientation meeting. God is going to do great things this week!

Worship Time

by Nathan Norman | July 19, 2015 1:16 PM

This morning it was a priviledge to worship with Iglesia Biblica de Santa Barbara. They have a contagious joy that is from the Lord!
Worship Time

Tommy's Testimony

by Nathan Norman | July 19, 2015 1:55 PM

During church Tommy shared his powerful testimony with the church. Everyone appreciated his testimony which he delivered in Spanish.
Tommy's Testimony

Soccer Practice

by Nathan Norman | July 19, 2015 5:15 PM

This afternoon we took our game faces to the soccer field. We are getting pumped up to share the love of Christ this week on the soccer field!
Soccer Practice

Construction Begins

by Nathan Norman | July 20, 2015 11:51 AM

This morning we are leveling out the dirt inside of the church's classroom building. Soon we will be mixing cement and laying the floor. Check back for an "after" picture!
Construction Begins

Walk this way!

by Anna Morgan | July 20, 2015 6:32 PM

Prayer Walking:  this morning we took a prayer walk around San Vicente. We prayed for our host church, pastor, the school, and for God to move in big ways throughout the area
Walk this way!

VBS Day 1

by Anna Morgan | July 20, 2015 6:34 PM

40 kids gathered today for Day 1 of VBS. We are having so much fun showing the love of Jesus Christ!
VBS Day 1

Progress being made

by Nathan Norman | July 21, 2015 1:14 PM

This morning was very hot as we served by mixing concrete, sand and rocks together. Progress is being made to the be floor for the churches classrooms!
Progress being made

Construction

by Nathan Norman | July 21, 2015 8:20 PM

Check out how much we were able to get done this morning!
Construction

Break Time

by Nathan Norman | July 21, 2015 8:23 PM

Every afternoon we are served amazing coffee and a dessert. Today we got fresh empanadas!
Break Time

VBS Day 2

by Nathan Norman | July 21, 2015 8:26 PM

Today we had our 2nd day of VBS complete with songs, games, Bible Story being acted out and crafts. We love the children of San Vicente so much!
VBS Day 2

All smiles!

by Nathan Norman | July 22, 2015 10:03 AM

We are all smiles as we head out for our last day of ministry!
All smiles!

Serving the School

by Nathan Norman | July 22, 2015 11:09 AM

We are all smiles as we head out for our last day of ministry!
Serving the School

Mixing cultures...and cement

by Nathan Norman | July 22, 2015 11:13 AM

We have been learning the art of hand-mixing cement! It's hard work but we are having fun.
Mixing cultures...and cement

Finished Product

by Nathan Norman | July 22, 2015 1:00 PM

Check out the finished product! No more dirt floors for the Sunday School classroom.
Finished Product

VBS Day 3

by Nathan Norman | July 22, 2015 5:09 PM

For our final day of VBS our attendance almost doubled! We taught about the prodigal son and how Father God always welcomes His children home. We are going to miss these children so much!
VBS Day 3

Fiesta!

by Nathan Norman | July 22, 2015 5:40 PM

To end VBS we held a big party to remember the party that the Father had for the prodigal son when he came home. A party isn't complete without pinatas!
Fiesta!

Goodbye Service

by Nathan Norman | July 22, 2015 10:17 PM

Tonight we had our goodbye service. It was great worshiping with the local church again and seeing the people that we formed relationships with this week. Our hearts are bound with these people!
Goodbye Service

Rec Day

by Nathan Norman | July 23, 2015 2:22 PM

After a long week of serving we are now spending the day at a Playa Tamarindo. The water is so refreshing!
Rec Day

At the airport

by Nathan Norman | July 24, 2015 4:33 AM

We have started our journey home but part of our hearts are staying in Costa Rica!
At the airport

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LoJuanna Pages

July 25, 2015 2:22 PM

We are back home but missing Costa Rica. It's always hard to come back to reality. Thanks for all the prayers. God blessed us all this past week. Pura Vida!

Lynn Dworak

July 24, 2015 6:17 AM

Prayers said for a safe flight home. Can't wait to hear all about your wonderful adventures.You ALL are such a BLESSING!!!!

Gail Cunningham

July 23, 2015 5:51 AM

It's so great to see your smiling faces this week as you give so much of yourselves to show others God's love! Love and prayers for you all! Looking forward to seeing you back home tomorrow afternoon; God bless you and keep you safe :)

Glenn & Pam Dunlap

July 22, 2015 9:06 PM

Hello, It is great to see you working, playing and sharing God's love with others. We are praying for you and miss you! Blessings and safe travels back to the USA. Pam and Glenn

Peggy & Fred James

July 22, 2015 11:56 AM

What GREAT Ambassadors for CHRIST!! ( 2nd Corinthians 5:20) God Bless all of you for giving the Love of Christ to those you meet. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love in Christ, Papa & Nanie James

Gail Cunningham

July 21, 2015 6:35 AM

I'm so excited for you all: spreading God's love, doing His work, showing the love of Jesus Christ! God bless you and watch over you! You are in my prayers :-)

Tracey Call

July 20, 2015 7:34 PM

Good evening mission team! I've been praying for you and I'm glad you made it there safely. Blessings for a spirit filled week doing Gods work. Have fun, make new friends and create memories. God bless you all.

Lisa Keith

July 20, 2015 11:51 AM

We are proud of this group that is representing Bethesda. I hope this trip will mean as much to you individually as I am sure it will mean to the people you are helping. I am thinking about you every day.

Kim Clark

July 19, 2015 11:36 PM

Wow! This is so cool to be able to see what you guys are doing in Costa Rica. I know God will do amazing things in you and through you. Be strong and courageous! Love and prayers, Kim

Michelle Jackson

July 19, 2015 8:26 PM

Hello Everyone, So happy to see your smiling faces. I hope you have a great time and spread the love for Christ that all of you have in you.Love Shelly

Gloria Crane

July 19, 2015 8:23 PM

Praying for each of you and excited about the work God is doing through you. Happy to find that one can subscribe to your journal!

Chuck & Nancy Dearborn

July 18, 2015 10:34 AM

Good morning missionaries, Hope you are at your destination and had a safe and uneventful flight. I woke up this morning at about 6:45 and you guys were my first thoughts and prayer. This is a beautiful thing you are all doing and Chuck and I wish you well. You are all in for an amazing week. Love and prayers to all of you, The Dearborns

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