God's givers

Serving In Costa Rica
December 12, 2015
Staff: Nathan Norman

Happy to see our friends!

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 12, 2015 11:26 AM

We are excited to start the trip and see how God is going to operate and touch lives this week!.

We made it!

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 12, 2015 4:01 PM

We are all finally together and are excited for what the Lord has in store for us! We are getting settled in now.

Our Family in Christ

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 12, 2015 10:02 PM

We had a beautiful Christmas service tonight at Nicoya church. Afterward, we watched fireworks for an awesome finale. The team is doing well and we are excited for tomorrow.

Beautiful day

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 13, 2015 9:21 AM

This morning Pastor Warner shared his heart and vision for the children of Nicoya and set the stage for our week of ministry. His heart is so full and rich. We are blessed to be able to partner with this great Man of God.

Feeding Program

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 13, 2015 12:52 PM

We started off with a feeding program for some of the local children. There were about 40 kids that showed up! The team was able to do some arts and crafts, read and teach bible stories, as well as feed all the children.

Testimonies

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 13, 2015 7:30 PM

After a delicious lunch, we visited with the Norman Family in Liberia(they are full time missionaries with PPM). In the evening we worshiped at Zuriel in San Raphael. Four of us were able to share out testimonies of the grace of God with the people of the church.

Pizza

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 13, 2015 10:01 PM

After church we enjoyed some delicious pizza. We are having a great week and everyone is healthy.

Please Pray!

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 14, 2015 9:21 AM

Pastor Warner shared with us how Jesus multiplied bread and fish to feed 5,000 people. On Wednesday we will feed around 1,000 children. We have already heard we will not have the 2,200 hot dog buns that were ordered. Impossible with man is possible with God. Please go boldly before the throne of God and ask with us for 2,200 hot dog buns. We can't wait to tell you how God shows up!

The street

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 14, 2015 12:29 PM

We went door to door in a community and invited many children to Wednesday's party. We also have many opportunities to pray with people!

New friend

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 14, 2015 12:59 PM

Look what we found on the streets of San Martin.

Many people to invite!

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 14, 2015 1:21 PM

We visited at a park in Nicoya where the children were doing cultural dances. It was so beautiful. God allowed us a great opportunity to pass out flyers about the Christmas party to the hundreds of people there.

Party for free

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 15, 2015 11:31 AM

Today we walked around the neighborhoods called Las Palmas and Las Guineas. Our goal was to invite kids for tomorrow's Christmas Party. While there, we got the chance to pray over the sick. It was awesome to see the excitement in our Friend's faces.

Balloons

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 15, 2015 2:52 PM

This afternoon we had training on how to make balloon animals. Hopefully we are ready for 1000 children tomorrow! That's a lot of balloons!

Nursing home

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 15, 2015 4:38 PM

We had an awesome afternoon at Nicoya's Nursing Home. While there, we sang Christmas carols, painted finger nails, swapped stories and shared in many laughs. What a blessing to get to love on the older generation.

Sharing love

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 15, 2015 4:39 PM

Manicure for the ladies.

Team work

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 15, 2015 9:42 PM

And sometimes we push the bus to get it started! Gotta love Costa Rica.

Busy night

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 15, 2015 9:48 PM

1200 hot dogs, lots of candy and drinks is quite a challenge, the Lord is our strength.

Great news

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 16, 2015 6:48 AM

We have never been so excited about 2,200 hotdog buns! We were told that it was "impossible" to get that many in time for the party (by man's standard). But God makes the impossible possible! We prayed, you prayed, and we all had faith. Christmas is coming today to 1,000 children and the Gospel is being preached! God is faithful!

Party Day

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 16, 2015 3:18 PM

The team that made it all come together!

What a moment!

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 16, 2015 3:22 PM

Pastor Warner preached to a crowd of 1,400 today and shared the true meaning of Christmas...A Savior has been born, Jesus Christ!

Smiles

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 16, 2015 3:37 PM

The children loved the face-painting.

Performance

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 16, 2015 3:40 PM

We had so much fun praising Jesus with the huge crowd at San Martin.

Having lots of fun.

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 16, 2015 3:44 PM

No party is complete without a marching band.

Tamarindo Beach

by Jonathan Alvarez | December 17, 2015 5:42 PM

We had a great day relaxing at the beach enjoying the beauty of Costa Rica.

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Pennie Stewart

December 16, 2015 9:56 PM

So thankful for all of you and your willingness to serve God during this season of the birth of Jesus! Stephen and Lauren, love you both! Prayers for safe travel home for the whole team!

Jeannie Rogers

December 16, 2015 11:41 AM

I am very thankful for all of you who have gone to spread His love and His word. Thank you, thank you! To my sweet Lauren and Stephen, I cant wait to hear your stories. XOXO

Ella Winslow

December 16, 2015 8:30 AM

How do you cook all those hot dogs? How big is that grill? Miss you Mom! We love to see the pictures of the neat things you are doing in CR!

Emily Young

December 15, 2015 12:51 AM

i went to costa rica and met pastor warner during august 2014 glad to know he's still doing that feeding program

Jeff Powell

December 13, 2015 3:08 PM

You guys are doing awesome! Keep up the good work!

Nancy D

December 12, 2015 8:46 PM

Glad you arrived safely. I miss our text already. I'll be anxious to hear all about your adventures. Describe the weather and landscape in your updates if you can. It is balmy in MI..............temp was 64 degrees. We may need to cut the lawn soon. nmd

Vicki Bogia

December 12, 2015 4:14 PM

Joey, so glad to see you and everyone else on this mission arrived safely. God Bless you Joey, and everyone else involved.

Katy Winslow McKelvey

December 12, 2015 11:39 AM

Prayers for safe travels for all on the trip! Excited to hear about all the ways God moves in Costa Rica this week! **(LOVE YOU MOM!!!)**

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December 12, 2015
Staff: Nathan Norman