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Carolina Forest Community Church

Serving In Costa Rica
May 21, 2016
Community: La Cruz
Staff: Nathan Norman

An excited Church!

by Nathan Norman | May 19, 2016 5:05 PM

Pastor Gerardo and his church are very excited to receive our team! The church has been praying, planning and preparing for an amazing week of ministry!
An excited Church!

We made it

by Jonathan Alvarez | May 22, 2016 8:46 AM

Last night we were able to share with the Youth Ministry. Aly and Kelsey both shared their testimonies and Tom preached an amazing message. Afterwards we were able to spend time with the leadership team of this local church.
We made it

Prayer over Pastor

by Jonathan Alvarez | May 22, 2016 10:32 PM

Pastor Gerardo shared his incredible testimony with us after church. We feel even more connected to this man and his family after washing their feet as an act of us being here to serve them. God is revealing great things to us!
Prayer over Pastor

Shopping

by Jonathan Alvarez | May 23, 2016 12:01 AM

This afternoon we purchased groceries for our food distribution program. 5 families will be blessed as we deliver the bags of food to their homes and pray with them.
Shopping

Preparing in Prayer

by Nathan Norman | May 23, 2016 8:22 AM

Yesterday we took time to go to El Mirador, a loookout in La Cruz that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. We spent time praying for Costa Rica and specifically La Cruz and Pastor Gerardo's church. Today we begin working on the construction project and this afternoon we will deliver the 25 bags of groceries. We are expecting God to great things today! Thanks for your continued prayers!
Preparing in Prayer

Paint

by Jonathan Alvarez | May 23, 2016 12:46 PM

This morning we started our work project. We got to paint the inside of the new Sunday School classroom! Hoping the kids enjoy the color green!
Paint

Stucco

by Jonathan Alvarez | May 23, 2016 12:50 PM

Part of the team has been putting up stucco on the outside of the Sunday School classroom to prepare it for painting.
Stucco

Food distribution

by Jonathan Alvarez | May 23, 2016 4:39 PM

The team had a great time going door to door, sharing with the community of La Cruz. We were able to bless 25 homes and were blown away by their gratefulness for a simple bag of groceries and prayers.
Food distribution

Day 2 of construction

by Jonathan Alvarez | May 24, 2016 11:28 AM

We have been painting the outside of the classroom today, it is looking great! Many kids from La Cruz will use it to grow in their faith!
Day 2 of construction

School

by Jonathan Alvarez | May 24, 2016 5:55 PM

Today we got to share with 35 kids from the Local school of La Cruz; had face-painting, soccer, crafts and at the end we prayed over the students and teachers. They invited us to come back, what a blessing!
School

Concrete

by Jonathan Alvarez | May 25, 2016 11:16 AM

We have been mixing concrete today. It is amazing to see how all the work is paying off. The classroom looks really nice, we are thankful to the Lord for the opportunity of serving him.
Concrete

Feeding Night

by Jonathan Alvarez | May 26, 2016 7:43 AM

Last night we had our EPIC Feeding Night! Over 250 people attended with 90% of the people having never stepped foot in the church before! We had blended Spanish and English worship mixed with powerful testimonies by Aurora, Sarah, and Cari. Cass closed out the night by sharing his story and a very clear Gospel message. Many people put their faith in Jesus with hands raised high! (And the food was great too!). It was an incredible Jesus-honoring night!
Feeding Night

Canopy tour

by Jonathan Alvarez | May 26, 2016 11:27 AM

Today we enjoyed the beauty of Costa Rica. Pura Vida amigos!
Canopy tour

"see you later service"

by Jonathan Alvarez | May 27, 2016 8:33 AM

We have created such a tremendous bond with our new brothers and sisters! It's not goodbye, it's see you later!
"see you later service"

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Comments

Melissa Estes

May 26, 2016 10:44 PM

Amazing team, praying for traveling mercies!! I have been delighted too see you all work for the greater good,and anxious too hear all about the works that have been done!!!!?? to the team and Aly, love too you sweet girl! May God be be with you all on this amazing journey!!!

Michael Dutcher

May 26, 2016 10:37 AM

It's so awesome to see God working through you guys! Praying for the Holy Spirit to strengthen and continue to speak through you all to everyone there, and for continued safety while there and traveling back. Can't wait to hear more of what God is doing!

Bruce and Karlyn Robinson

May 26, 2016 10:21 AM

Praise God for the work being done by the team in Costa Rica. Honored to be part of a church that serves God in this way. Also very proud of our grand daughter Aurora!!!

Kristen Borisuk

May 26, 2016 7:57 AM

Sending love and prayers your way. It is amazing how the Lord is working in the lives of these people. Thank you for making it possible. What an incredible journey this must be. Sarah, I am so very proud of you!!!!

Terri Bunton

May 25, 2016 9:36 AM

We have been praying for everyone there! We are so excited to see the journey that God has you on! What a blessing to hear of your great works! We love all of you and thank you for your hearts for mission! God bless!

Kerry Lembcke

May 25, 2016 7:15 AM

Way to GO! It's so exciting watching God work through you all. Even the seemingly small things are making a huge difference for the kingdom. Keep up the energy, we are all prayer for you.

Jerry Curkendall

May 25, 2016 6:25 AM

Praying for you all early this morning, that our God do more than you could ask or think in you and thru you as you do His will on earth as it is in heaven. Loved the foot washing, and from having experienced it I can only imagine the impact on them and you all spirituality! What an awesome God we serve!

Jackie Dowd

May 24, 2016 8:22 PM

Have been praying for your mission trip here in Vermont. It is a blessing to see you serving God there! God Bless You.

Stephen Forrer

May 24, 2016 4:10 PM

I love seeing the trip updates! We've been praying for all of you, and I know God is doing great things in and through each of you that will impact La Cruz and Carolina Forest for years to come. Way to be pioneers!

Ron Forrer

May 24, 2016 2:59 PM

AMAZING!!- to see and hear what God is doing, both in and through you guys being Christ's hands and feet. I'm loving it. (Speaking of hands. Is Kelsey's hand stuck to the wet paint? Just wonderin'.) Praying for you all every day.

Bill Seay

May 24, 2016 1:19 PM

So great to see God's hand at work, and the CFCC family reach to our partners in Costa Rica. Our prayers are with you there, and for your families here, as you reach and grow people across the street and around the world for Christ!

Drew Head

May 24, 2016 10:53 AM

love the updates and love watching this team connect with the people in La Cruz! Praying for you guys as you continue to serve and look forward to our partnership there!

Rick Adkins

May 24, 2016 10:31 AM

Amazing and inspiring to see the work of God through our CFCC team. Continued prayers for the team and our partnership with Pastor Gerardo and the church. For the glory of God and the good of all people in La Cruz.

Renee Bittner

May 24, 2016 10:07 AM

Praying for the CFCC team as they are loving on those precious people in Costa Rica. May y'all be completely blessed throughout this experience for the work y'all are doing down there this week. Job well done!!!

Tyler Edwards

May 24, 2016 9:26 AM

Awesome, so cool to see what God is doing there. Can't wait to hear all about it! Praying that God continues to use you guys to do great things. Also, the Tom sized receipt is awesome.

Rick Adkins

May 24, 2016 8:30 AM

Amazing and inspiring to see the work of God through our CFCC team. Continued prayers for the team and our partnership with Pastor Gerardo and the church. For the glory of God and the good of all people in La Cruz.

Carolyn Cloutier

May 23, 2016 7:15 PM

I love, love, LOVE the updates! God is so good. Praying for the whole team, Jonathan, Nathan, aPastor Gerardo, the church, and La Cruz.

Charles Fox

May 23, 2016 3:10 PM

Love the updates. I've never actually desired to be part of a work day so badly :)

Carrie Matzdorff

May 23, 2016 1:00 PM

Praise God for the work he is doing in and through you all! I'm praying for you! Thanks for the updates!!

Forrester Morgan

May 23, 2016 12:55 PM

God's Speed and safety for you all as you do The Lords Work down there. Take care and keep us updated.

Charles Fox

May 23, 2016 12:03 PM

The team is on their way! I love seeing God develop this connection among His church to reach those far from Christ. Nathan and Jonathan - I wish I could be there with you guys. I will be back soon!! Have a great week.

Lori Lowrie

May 22, 2016 4:21 PM

Have a great week CFCC team! May God bless you all!

Charles Fox

May 21, 2016 9:18 AM

The team is on their way! I love seeing God develop this connection among His church to reach those far from Christ. Nathan and Jonathan - I wish I could be there with you guys. I will be back soon!! Have a great week.

Charles Fox

May 21, 2016 8:28 AM

The team is on their way! I love seeing God develop this connection among His church to reach those far from Christ. Nathan and Jonathan - I wish I could be there with you guys. I will be back soon!! Have a great week.

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