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Central United Methodist Church

Serving In Costa Rica
March 18, 2017
Community: Lagunilla
Partner: Iglesia Biblica Sama
Staff: Anna Morgan, Jacqueline Navarro, Eros Gutierrez, Connie Mairena

We are ready!

by Connie Mairena | March 18, 2017 2:18 PM

This is the staff that is gonna work with the team. We are ready, waiting and excited!! Jordan and Jennifer are already here! Safe and sound!
We are ready!
Safe and sound

by Connie Mairena | March 18, 2017 3:38 PM

The team just arrived! We're excited and ready to work this week in Costa Rica.
Safe and sound
Meeting with the pastor

by Connie Mairena | March 19, 2017 9:58 AM

Last night we had a great time meeting Pastor Edgar at his church in Laguilla.
Meeting with the pastor
Sunday morning service

by Connie Mairena | March 19, 2017 10:32 AM

We are looking good! Ready for the church service and ready to hear the gospel.
Sunday morning service
Church Time

by Connie Mairena | March 19, 2017 2:14 PM

Today at morning service we had the communion and worshipped God together with our Costa Rican family!
Church Time
Grocery store!

by Connie Mairena | March 19, 2017 5:29 PM

We did it! We are getting ready for food distribution in the community.
Grocery store!
Pastor's time

by Connie Mairena | March 20, 2017 8:24 AM

Yesterday we had the chance to hear pastor Edgar and Maricel's vision, dreams and heart. And we pray for them, it was beautiful!
Pastor's time
Food Distribution

by Connie Mairena | March 20, 2017 1:15 PM

This morning we had the privilege of delivering food to the first 10 families in the community. We are meeting a physical need so that we can meet a spiritual need.
Food Distribution
Construction time!

by Connie Mairena | March 20, 2017 1:25 PM

This morning a part of the team stayed and worked on some projects at the church. They worked digging trenches under the sun.
Construction time!
Story Time!

by Connie Mairena | March 20, 2017 6:45 PM

This afternoon we spent a very good time with the children of the community of Lagunilla and closed the afternoon with a skit of a biblical story.
Story Time!
Movie night

by Connie Mairena | March 21, 2017 12:28 AM

Finding Dory, cookies and Jesus love! Tonight we all had a wonderful night with our Costa Rican family.
Movie night
Construction time - day #2!

by Connie Mairena | March 21, 2017 12:56 PM

Today construction team is working hard! Girls work hard too, bathrooms in Lagunilla church are on the way.
Construction time - day #2!
Women's ministry

by Connie Mairena | March 22, 2017 12:13 AM

This afternoon we spend some time sharing testimonies with women from the community of Lagunilla and the church, while we dedicated ourselves to pampering and caring for them just as they take care of their families. We were able to see and show them how precious they are to Jesus.
Women's ministry
Food Distribution - day #2

by Connie Mairena | March 22, 2017 12:19 AM

Today we had the privilege to be the hands and feet of Jesus! The team spent the morning delivering food to families in need while we talked about Jesus.
Food Distribution - day #2
Food Distribution - day #3

by Connie Mairena | March 22, 2017 2:10 PM

This morning we delivered the last 10 bags of food. We saw how God directed us to the right families to minister to them. It's amazing to see how God works.
Food Distribution - day #3
Construction time - day #3

by Connie Mairena | March 22, 2017 2:20 PM

Last day of construction! The team is working really hard to finish the bathrooms of the church.
Construction time - day #3
Goodbye service!

by Connie Mairena | March 23, 2017 1:12 AM

Tonight was wonderful, they pray for us, and we shared some testimonies. It was awesome to hear all the ways we saw Jesus worked through the week.
Goodbye service!
Rec-day

by Connie Mairena | March 23, 2017 4:14 PM

Today we took the day off and explore Costa Rica from the air! We went to the zip line. It was an amazing experience!
Rec-day
See you later!!

by Connie Mairena | March 29, 2017 5:15 AM

Last week was incredible, we saw Jesus at all times surrounding us, we saw Him in the words of Jordan, in Don Rafa tears , in the smiles of little children, in women's faces, in Gabriel's farewell and In the fatigue of the end of the day. Until next time Central United Methodist Church!
See you later!!
Food Distribution - day #2

by Jacky Navarro | April 26, 2017 12:48 PM

We went to a different neighborhood today. Families are super welcoming. Many accepted Jesus! We saw Jesus guidance in every step, glory to God!
Food Distribution - day #2

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Comments

Claudia Davis

September 21, 2017 9:30 AM

Praying that your light will shine so all will see Jesus in you!

Claudia Davis

March 21, 2017 7:21 PM

Praying that your light will shine so all will see Jesus in you!

Mama Holden

March 21, 2017 1:32 PM

So glad you guys are all safe. J wanted me to tell you she loves you.

Missy and Bill Kincaid

March 21, 2017 1:00 PM

What a great looking group of workers! We are so proud of you and have you in our prayers. Miss you but can't wait to hear your stories.

Tracey Schaaf

March 20, 2017 8:03 PM

In my prayers!!! Love you Mel.

Trish Amason

March 20, 2017 4:39 PM

Great looking group!??

Karen Yeakley

March 20, 2017 12:13 AM

So grateful you all are safe and sound! Looks like a fabulous group of life changing people!

Trish Amason

March 19, 2017 11:47 AM

Great looking group!??

Trish Amason

March 18, 2017 9:36 PM

So happy to see your trip is off to a great start!!

Momma Pulliam

March 18, 2017 5:54 PM

So happy you guys are safe!!! Now, go and make disciples!!! GODSPEED!!!

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