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Canyon Del Oro Bible Church

Serving In Puerto Rico
July 15, 2023
Community: Humacao
Partner: Primera Iglesia Bautista de Humacao
Staff: Francheska Ruiz, Francismar Cova

We are Here!

by Francismar Cova | July 15, 2023 11:27 AM

We arrived in Puerto Rico. Thankful to God for allowing us to have a safe flight and to be here.
We are Here!

Orientation Time

by Francismar Cova | July 15, 2023 5:52 PM

We arrived at our longing and we are in our orientation time with our "pelican guy." We are excited to see what God has for us this week.
Orientation Time

Estudio Biblico

by Francismar Cova | July 16, 2023 8:33 AM

We are at the Bible study of the First Baptist Church of Humacao directed for young adults.

Estudio Biblico

Sunday Service

by Francismar Cova | July 16, 2023 9:44 AM

We are at the Sunday Service at the "Primera Iglesia Bautista De Humacao. Regardless of the language barrier we can worship God together.

Sunday Service

Prayer Breaks Barriers

by Francheska Ruiz | July 16, 2023 10:19 AM

Our host church prayed over us to prepare us and other volunteers for the week ahead of us. May God use us for His glory. 

Prayer Breaks Barriers

Getting Ready for the VBS

by Francismar Cova | July 16, 2023 1:07 PM

We are decorating the First Baptist Church in Humacao, preparing the church for the week of the Vacation Bible School.
Getting Ready for the VBS

Community Time

by Francismar Cova | July 16, 2023 7:26 PM

We are having dinner with some young adults from the First Baptist Church of Humacao, sharing our cultures. Good memories and experiences.

Community Time

Devotional

by Francismar Cova | July 17, 2023 6:27 AM

We are starting the day in our devotional time this morning before starting the VBS. It is better to give than to receive, everything has a purpose.

Devotional

Let the Games Begin

by Francheska Ruiz | July 17, 2023 8:14 AM

Today we started the VBS. We are exited to see what God has in store for all of us this week. 

Let the Games Begin

Art and Craft time

by Francheska Ruiz | July 17, 2023 8:17 AM

We had lots of fun helping the little kids learn about Jesus with a little art. 
Art and Craft time

Talking about Missions

by Francismar Cova | July 17, 2023 9:15 AM

We are talking about our experiences in missions. We are excited to be able to teach others about our service to God.
Talking about Missions

Replacing Emergency Exit Signs

by Francismar Cova | July 17, 2023 12:59 PM

We are replacing emergency exit signs in the church. Thank God for giving us different talents with which we can help others.

Replacing Emergency Exit Signs

Pastoral Office

by Francismar Cova | July 17, 2023 3:16 PM

We are painting the pastoral office of the First Baptist Church of Humacao, happy to be able to give a new look to the church facilities.
Pastoral Office

Devo Morning!

by Francismar Cova | July 18, 2023 6:21 AM

We start our day with our morning devotional, preparing for today. God is in every moment.
Devo Morning!

Second Day!!!!

by Francheska Ruiz | July 18, 2023 7:24 AM

We survived day one. Today we keep spreading the word of Jesus with the theme of the week: “Following Jesus changes everything” 

Second Day!!!!

Dance Class

by Francismar Cova | July 18, 2023 7:33 AM

We are in our second day of our Vacation Bible School, preparing choreography for the closing of the camp.
Dance Class

Bible History

by Francismar Cova | July 18, 2023 7:42 AM

We are teaching Bible stories to the children of the Vacation Bible School. Brenda has brought some good stories to later recreate them with popsicles.
Bible History

¡Juegos!

by Francismar Cova | July 18, 2023 7:57 AM

We are ready to play. For recreation time we have some games prepared for the children of the Vacation Bible School, all according to their ages.

¡Juegos!

Manualidades

by Francismar Cova | July 18, 2023 8:20 AM

We are using our manual skills and doing some crafts with reference to Bible stories, a good way to teach our children about the Bible.
Manualidades

After VBS

by Francismar Cova | July 18, 2023 1:41 PM

We are painting and cleaning the pavement of the facilities of the First Baptist Church of Humacao.  We are very happy to be a blessing.
After VBS

Limpiando

by Francismar Cova | July 18, 2023 1:42 PM

We continue to replace the emergency signs, cleaning the fans and the cafeteria area. It is nice to be able to serve others.
Limpiando

Cleaning the areas

by Francismar Cova | July 18, 2023 1:43 PM

After day one of the Vacation Bible School we are preparing the areas so that they are ready for the following days.
Cleaning the areas

Light in the Darkness

by Francheska Ruiz | July 18, 2023 8:50 PM

Tonight we lost electricity but not the light, as Jesus is the light. We learned that to worship all you need is a willing heart and the Holy Spirit does the rest. He really is a light in the darkness. 

Light in the Darkness

Worship has no Age

by Francheska Ruiz | July 19, 2023 8:00 AM

Today we worshiped alongside children and found there is joy in the house of the Lord. 

Worship has no Age

Art

by Francismar Cova | July 19, 2023 9:25 AM

We are teaching Bible stories with crafts to the children of the Vacation Bible School. It is a good time sharing with the congregants of the First Baptist Church of Humacao.
Art

Heart like a Kid

by Francheska Ruiz | July 19, 2023 10:48 AM

We finished our arts and crafts projects with the little ones. This allows us to understand that you really have to be like a kid to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Heart like a Kid

Prayers for Chase

by Francismar Cova | July 19, 2023 1:22 PM

Today our Chase returns home, with many hugs and prayers we say goodbye before going to the airport.  God protect Chase on his flight back home
Prayers for Chase

Electronic

by Francismar Cova | July 19, 2023 1:23 PM

We continue to replace the emergency exit signs and lights in the facilities of the First Baptist Church of Humacao. Thank God because it has been good.
Electronic

Wednesday Service

by Francismar Cova | July 19, 2023 6:42 PM

We are at the prayer service of the First Baptist Church of Humacao. How good it is to be able to worship God together in different languages.
Wednesday Service

Worship in Spanish

by Francismar Cova | July 19, 2023 7:54 PM

It has been a good time worshiping God in Spanish, God has been present at all times, in all languages
Worship in Spanish

Being Light

by Francismar Cova | July 19, 2023 7:54 PM

In the middle of the worship service the electricity went out. That did not prevent us from being able to continue our worship service with our testimonies.
Being Light

With the Pastor

by Francismar Cova | July 20, 2023 5:33 AM

It has been an excellent week with the Pastor of the first Baptist Church of Humacao, God has blessed us at every moment
With the Pastor

Stadium

by Francismar Cova | July 20, 2023 8:31 AM

We are visiting the stadium Hiram Bithirn in San Juan, being able to visit the city facilities has been a blessing
Stadium

Old San Juan

by Francismar Cova | July 20, 2023 8:59 AM

Today we have our recreation day. We are excited to walk the streets of Old San Juan.

Old San Juan

Beach Day

by Francismar Cova | July 20, 2023 4:34 PM

today we are on our beach day, we are grateful to be able to enjoy the beach this week, excited to see our friend and brother Justin, be baptized in water for God
Beach Day

In the Church

by Francismar Cova | July 21, 2023 7:44 AM

Today the kids prayed over us as we leave the island. I think we received more than we gave.  
In the Church

The Kids

by Francismar Cova | July 21, 2023 7:44 AM

It was truly a blessing to have been able to share our week with this amazing group of people. 
The Kids

Punta Santiago

by Francismar Cova | July 21, 2023 9:53 AM

Our group could not say good bye to Humacao without a quick visit to the beach on our way to the airport. 

Punta Santiago

Eating

by Francismar Cova | July 21, 2023 9:54 AM

Having some good food. No trip to Puerto Rico is complete without a Nutella frosty. After two failed attempts we finally got our treat. Third time’s a charm. 
Eating

Bye PR

by Francismar Cova | July 21, 2023 11:50 AM

After a week of giving and receiving blessing we say good bye to island for now. We know we will be back to share with these amazing people and their culture filled with love, spirit, joy and food. Until next time. 
Bye PR

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | July 21, 2023 11:57 PM

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