Haddonfield United Methodist Church
Serving In Costa Rica
July 23, 2016
Community: Jaco
Staff: Anna Morgan
Staff is ready!!
by Anna Morgan | July 23, 2016 1:42 PM
Our staff is excited and ready for the team to arrive. We can't wait to meet them and start this amazing week of ministry.
We will be updating this journal al throughout the week.we will let you know when the team is here safe and sound.
The team has arrived!
by Anna Morgan | July 23, 2016 2:48 PM
The team has arrived! We'll be preparing our sack lunches and heading to Jaco as soon as the other group from the States arrives. The flights went smoothly.
Seeds of Hope Cup! 
by Anna Morgan | July 24, 2016 4:22 PM
This morning we had the honor to host the Seeds of Hope Cup! Seeds of Hope is an organization that works with kids who are directly effected or at risk of being involved in sex trafficking. We were able to host a tournament between 3 of the 5 clubhouses in order to bring joy, fun, and the love of Jesus to the kids. It was an amazing time. The kids got so pumped up about the tournament and played and rooted for their Clubhouse with all they had. Parrita Clubhouse won!!
Shop til you drop
by Anna Morgan | July 24, 2016 6:00 PM
This afternoon we were able to go to the local super market and purchase essential groceries for 30 families. We will begin distributing the bags to local families tomorrow morning. We are excited to see what God has in store through this ministry.
Church time 
by Anna Morgan | July 24, 2016 8:20 PM
Tonight we attended our first church service in Costa Rica. The church in Jaco has services on Sunday night. Many of the members work in the tourist industry during the day. Several of us were able to share our testimonies with the congregation and Pastor Chris from Haddonfield shared a sermon. It was a great night.
3 churches under 1 name, Jesus
by Anna Morgan | July 25, 2016 11:04 AM
This week we are 3 churches, 2 from the States and 1 from Costa Rica, coming together in unity under one name of Jesus!! We are thankful we are able to serve alongside one another. We hope to develop lifelong relationships with each and the pastors we are serving this week.
Work, work, work, work, work
by Anna Morgan | July 25, 2016 12:04 PM
We are starting work on the roof project for the church. We will be replacing the entire roof tin. It is in horrible shape and often leaks when it rains. We are working hard towards the goal of completing it in our 3 days of ministry!
Food for the heart
by Anna Morgan | July 25, 2016 12:45 PM
This morning the rest of the team was able to do food distribution. We took the grone ties we bought yesterday to families. The goal of this is not just to give families food but to meet their spiritual needs too. We were able to pray for families and listen to their stories. What an awesome morning.
It's VBS time!!
by Anna Morgan | July 25, 2016 3:40 PM
This afternoon is our first afternoon of VBS!! We are having Christmas in July and talking about the birth of Jesus!
Women are women everywhere 
by Anna Morgan | July 25, 2016 10:47 PM
Tonight we were able to host a night for women at the church. We had over 20 women come. We painted fingernails, gave hand and foot massages, made bracelets, did a craft, ate yummy lasagna prepared by the team, and heard an encouraging word. It was an awesome night, a highlight for many of us!
Rec Day!
by Anna Morgan | July 26, 2016 2:10 PM
Today is our recreation day. Because of the way our ministry focuses fell, it was best to do the beach day in the middle of the week. We have plenty of time to enjoy Manuel Antonio and get refreshed for 2 more full days of ministry. It's truly beautiful here!!!
Raise the roof!! 
by Anna Morgan | July 27, 2016 10:19 AM
We are back to work this morning on the church roof. We are loving working alongside the men of the church. We are hoping to finish this project in the next 2 days!
Feeding Jaco
by Anna Morgan | July 27, 2016 11:51 AM
This morning we went back out to deliver food in the community. We've been able to bless so many families and hold several precious babies. God is doing something great through this ministry!
VBS Day 2
by Anna Morgan | July 27, 2016 4:12 PM
We are back at VBS today! We have several of the same kids from Monday and many new ones. Today we are talking about some of the miracles Jesus did while on the earth and highlighting the feeding of the 5,000.
Ultimate Football!!! 
by Anna Morgan | July 27, 2016 4:18 PM
We are playing a new game today... ULTIMATE FOOTBALL! It's a hit!
Happy birthday Mike!
by Anna Morgan | July 27, 2016 8:51 PM
Tuesday night we had a birthday party for Mike!! We all got to partake in chocolate and butterfinger cake and celebrate Mike! It was great!
Seeds of Hope
by Anna Morgan | July 27, 2016 8:55 PM
We continued our ministry with Seeds of HOPE this evening. Some of us were able to attend the classes the ministry offers in Jaco, and some of us were able to help with game night in the Tarcoles clubhouse. It was an amazing night. We are having a hard time putting it into words.
Time with Seeds of Hope Staff
by Anna Morgan | July 28, 2016 11:13 AM
This morning we were able to come and meet with the Seeds of Hope staff to hear more about the program and pray over them and the kids they are empowering. The ministry they are doing in the communities is for the purpose of changing the culture and mindsets of the people. Breaking the chains and stopping the cycles of poverty, prostitution, hurtful perspectives, and more. We are honored to support and partner with this organization.
Last day of VBS!!
by Anna Morgan | July 28, 2016 4:16 PM
Today is our last day for VBS!! We are ending with an Easter Celebration!! We talked about the amazing miracle of Jesus rising from the dead and ended with an Easter egg hunt!
Saying Goodbye
by Anna Morgan | July 29, 2016 12:08 AM
We had to say Goodbye to some awesome children this afternoon. We are trusting that the seeds we planted and the Gospel we shared will take root in the lives of each of the children. We'll never forget them.
Seeds of Hope Clubhouses
by Anna Morgan | July 29, 2016 12:15 AM
This evening we were able to split into 3 groups and visit the Seeds of Hope Clubhouses in Parrita, Tarcoles, and Jaco. We were able to see a bit of the program that the ministry provides. Ask us about it!!!
"See You Later" service 
by Anna Morgan | July 29, 2016 12:18 AM
Tonight was our "See You Later" service with our new church family in Costa Rica. We were able to formally thank Pastor Santos, his wife (Esther), the church, and more! Pastor prepared a delicious grill out for us to celebrate all God has done.
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