We were able to finish the work at both Godwall’s and
put the roof on the other church for Pastor Juan. We also went to the
orphanage. The group had a great time and we got everything done that we needed
to accomplish, including the VBS as well.
We were very pleased with the way our week went in
Costa Rica. Sat. we arrived & were transported to your place without a
problem. Sunday am we went to church & Damon preached with Ruth as an
interpreter. Several of our guys assisted with the Lords Supper during the
service. The church ladies had a luncheon for all of us. Then VBS started a 3pm.
A bus brought around 15-20 kids to join the 10 already there.
(31 kids ) Great evening with the children. We had a chalk picture
done on the birth of Jesus by Don in our opening while I spoke and
Pauline interpreted. We got up on Monday & the ladies went to
the city park with Matt to witness & pass out packs of gum, while the
guys worked on the drainage problem.. Cliff went with Tommy to assess the
situation at Juans church in the country. Monday at 3pm VBS again, this
time Sammy taught with Ruth as interpreter. Another chalk drawing on the
death of Jesus. VBS was great! More kids today (total 53 kids) Tuesday
am guys worked on drain & gutters. Ladies prepared for
VBS party. Tuesday at 3pm VBS & party (Birthday party for Jesus)
(total 67 kids). This story was on the Resurrection of Jesus. Chalk picture
done while Aimee acted out part, Ruth interpreted. For 45 min. at the end of
VBS we had a great time with noise makers, balloons & such. Seemed to be
quite a success. Wed. up early to go to mountains with Godwall but he
canceled trip, so we all went to the park to witness & pass Chiclets
gum with Spanish words (Christ Loves You!) and tracts. It was a success.
Ate lunch then to the orphanage to visit with children. This was a great time.
The workers there were very sweet & allowed us to look inside & take
pictures. We left all the children bags of goodies as well as giving the leader
many balls & supplies. On to church that evening where several of our group
gave testimonies. Thursday up early @ 530 to be ready to paint basketball court
@ 6am. How beautiful it turned out! We left around 8:30 am to
go to Juans church to work. We got to visit the school, play with kids in the
park, have church @3pm with Juan. The guys were trying to finish
before the rain came, did not happen. Finally got done all soaked to the
bone but it was great to see it finished. Tommy ,Cessna, Matt & Cliff tore
the bad boards down on Wed. What a hard job that must have been. The week
proved to be very busy by the time supplies were bought , transported,
unloaded etc. You will see a list attached as to what was done during
the week. Everyone worked hard. We had a free day so we went
rafting with Matt. We all loved it. I felt free to do this because each
youth had a parent there so I would not have that responsibility in case
someone got hurt.
I wish I would have had more information on how things
would line out before we went we did not know until 1:00 on Sun who
would lead VBS at 3:00 when Ruth told Matt it would be us. God
does get the glory! It all worked out even though it was hour to hour decision
making. I wish we could have had more interpreters to work with us in VBS
classes. Our group feels the need to know Spanish. Tommy was instrumental in
all we did, he took care of all our needs at the house. The food Indra cooked
was great! We were not aware of the last day needing to have food on our
own. We found out that not many places take credit cards I think that is
something the next groups should know. Matt did a great job getting
info from Godwall and sharing it with us, as well as getting us
around town to get supplies. I think it was one of the best places we
have been for a Mission trip the accommodations were great and it is
simply beautiful there. The people are also very kind although most are
Catholic & do not have a relationship with Jesus. If you need
more info please call. Theresa
