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Grace Summit Church

Serving In Costa Rica
June 24, 2017
Community: Santa Cruz
Partner: La Casa Del Alfarero
Staff: Nathan Norman, Eros Gutierrez

We are ready!

by Nathan Norman | June 24, 2017 12:14 PM

Your trip leaders have been praying for this week!  We can't wait to see what God does in and through us all!

We are ready!

We made it!

by Nathan Norman | June 24, 2017 5:07 PM

We made it!  We are all now at our hotel settling in and preparing for an amazing week of ministry.  We are tired from a long day of travel but excited to see how God will work in and through us!

We made it!

Getting to know Pastor

by Nathan Norman | June 24, 2017 10:19 PM

Pastor Juan Carlos and his team have welcomed us with open arms!  We are enjoying getting to know him and his wife. 

Getting to know Pastor

Youth Group: We are all the same!

by Nathan Norman | June 24, 2017 10:25 PM

Tonight we joined the youth group and took turns sharing our testimonies.  It was incredible realizing that although we are far apart, we are not alone. One after another we shared our stories of God's grace in our lives. 

Youth Group:  We are all the same!

We are stronger together!

by Nathan Norman | June 24, 2017 10:30 PM

Linking arms with the local church...there's something so special about this!
We are stronger together!

Praising Jesus

by Nathan Norman | June 25, 2017 11:25 AM

We had an intense workout praising Jesus through dance with our brothers and sisters in Christ!

Praising Jesus

Jesus paid for our freedom!

by Nathan Norman | June 25, 2017 11:29 AM

Today during the morning worship service we had the opportunity to share the powerful drama that we have been practicing.  We will be doing this drama many times this week and we pray that it breaks the chains of bondage in Santa Cruz!  Jesus paid for our freedom!

Jesus paid for our freedom!

Kids Outreach in the Plaza

by Nathan Norman | June 25, 2017 7:30 PM

This afternoon we helped put on a big outreach in the center of town. We had inflatables, a trampoline, a parachute, sidewalk chalk, and fingernail-painting. We then performed our skit for the crowd, did a KidMin dance song, puppets, and then Brad gave a great message about following Jesus.  Pastor Juan Carlos then gave a call to receive salvation and many parents and children put their faith in Jesus!  

Kids Outreach in the Plaza

Food Distribution

by Nathan Norman | June 26, 2017 1:57 PM

This morning we purchased and packed 10 bags filled with groceries. We then delivered 6 of the bags to families that were chosen by the church to bless.  What a privilege to be able to bless and pray for these families!

Food Distribution

Still having fun!

by Nathan Norman | June 26, 2017 2:02 PM

Mission trips are always an adventure!  We are thankful for the joy of the Lord today!

Still having fun!

Construction!

by Nathan Norman | June 26, 2017 2:08 PM

Today we started the shower construction project for the church. 

Construction!

"He's not finished with you yet!"

by Nathan Norman | June 27, 2017 11:42 AM

This morning he we were able to go spend time at the elderly home in Santa Cruz!  We shared our testimonies, Kris challenged them to make a difference through prayer, and we encouraged them with the message that they were not forgotten!  We know that God is not finished with them yet. We prayed for those that were sick and lonely, knowing that God is all powerful!

"He's not finished with you yet!"

Game Time!

by Nathan Norman | June 27, 2017 11:46 AM

We also spent time playing cards, checkers, connect four, and tic tac toe. We had so much fun sharing the love and joy found only in Jesus Christ.  Many of the people there said that they were lonely so we knew we had an impact and purpose today!

Game Time!

Door-to-Door

by Nathan Norman | June 27, 2017 3:18 PM

This afternoon we went door-to-door in the community inviting the women and children to our activities. 

Door-to-Door

Crazy Crew!

by Nathan Norman | June 27, 2017 3:20 PM

We're still going strong...a little crazy, but we're still going!

Crazy Crew!

Children's Ministry

by Nathan Norman | June 27, 2017 5:28 PM

We had a great time this afternoon sharing the love of Jesus with children from the church and community! 

Children's Ministry

Women's Ministry

by Nathan Norman | June 27, 2017 5:33 PM

This afternoon the ladies on our team spent time sharing their testimonies and encouraging the ladies from the community.  Women are the same all over the world!  

Women's Ministry

Beautiful Nails

by Nathan Norman | June 27, 2017 5:39 PM

And what woman doesn't want to have her nails painted?

Beautiful Nails

Testimony!

by Nathan Norman | June 27, 2017 6:22 PM

The woman pictured here in the brown shirt first had an encounter with a Praying Pelican Missions team in January. Today we visited her home and invited her to the women's ministry event.  Guess what?  For the first time ever she stepped foot inside of the local church in Santa Cruz!  Not only that, she also asked Pastor if she could have all of her children dedicated to the Lord!

Testimony!

The Project Continues

by Nathan Norman | June 27, 2017 6:25 PM

Jack and Kris have been working hard alongside of the contractor to continue working on the shower project. 

The Project Continues

School Kids Round #1

by Nathan Norman | June 28, 2017 10:55 AM

We had a blast visiting with the kids at the school in Chirco. We danced, played, performed our skit and shared about the love of God. We can't wait to return this afternoon to see the second group of kids. 

School Kids Round #1

Don't let Brad...

by Nathan Norman | June 28, 2017 12:40 PM

Today the cooks brought in a birthday cake for Brad!  We quickly found out that no one should ever let Brad cut a cake again. 

Don't let Brad...

It's All About Jesus!

by Nathan Norman | June 28, 2017 2:05 PM

This afternoon we clearly presented the Gospel of Jesus Christ through our words, actions, games and skit!  It was hard to say goodbye to this group of kids!

It's All About Jesus!

Paint!

by Nathan Norman | June 28, 2017 2:59 PM

The ladies are busy painting the doors for the new shower.

Paint!

Walls are Going Up!

by Nathan Norman | June 28, 2017 3:23 PM

The shower walls are finally going up!

Walls are Going Up!

Last Church Service

by Nathan Norman | June 28, 2017 8:41 PM

Tonight we worshipped with the people at La Casa Del Alfarero for the last time. We love praising Jesus with them!

Last Church Service

"See You Later!"

by Nathan Norman | June 28, 2017 8:58 PM

Tonight we spent time sharing with the local church. We shared testimonies from the week and thanks for the partnership that took place!  We hope that this isn't goodbye, instead, just "see you later!"

"See You Later!"

Flying over Costa Rica

by Nathan Norman | June 29, 2017 10:10 AM

This morning we saw Costa Rica from the tree tops as we went zip-lining. Costa Rica is so beautiful!

Flying over Costa Rica

Adios!

by Nathan Norman | June 30, 2017 9:03 AM

Adios Pastor Juan Carlos!  We love you!

Adios!

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Comments

Josh and Amber

June 27, 2017 9:26 PM

You guys are doing some great work! So happy to see how God is working through everyone! Ps. Please tell Ashley we love and mis her!

Lindsay Hannah

June 27, 2017 6:35 PM

Love, love, love seeing the impact being done this week with Praying Pelican. Thank you for your dedication and hard work to make a difference in Costa Rica!!

Kelly Lee

June 26, 2017 2:24 PM

Hi all! I am so proud of all of you! Our Grace Summit Church group looks like they are all busy reaching out to others. I wish I could have been there this year, but you guys are rockin' it! Love you all, Mama Lee!!

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