Straight Up Student Ministry
Serving In Costa Rica
May 26, 2023
Community: Sarapiqui
Partner: Asociación Ministerial Maná
Staff: Fiorella Villafuerte, Nicole Alvarez, Katherine Treminio
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 26, 2023 1:23 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 26, 2023 2:48 PM
We made it to Costa Rica safe and sound! It has been already an amazing journey and we can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for us, the church and the community in La Virgen!
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 26, 2023 8:22 PM
We have arrived at our partner church! Pastora Cristy welcomed us into her church and community!
We had our orientation meeting led by the PPM Staff. We are ready to be surprised by God this week!
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 27, 2023 12:48 PM
We start off our day welcoming the kids to the Feeding Program. We had a skit about the story of David and Goliath.
Braiden perform Goliath and Morgan was David! Kids loved when David defeated Goliath! They shouted because God always wins!!
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 27, 2023 12:56 PM
We sang with the kids “Jesus Loves me”. They sang along! They loved this time together.
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 27, 2023 1:01 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 27, 2023 1:25 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 28, 2023 7:22 AM
We heard her heart! God has tested her and she has shown God how brave she is! She has been through a lot but her testimony of perseverance and love for God is bigger that all what had happened to her!
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 28, 2023 7:26 AM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 28, 2023 7:28 AM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 28, 2023 7:32 AM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 28, 2023 7:34 AM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 28, 2023 7:37 AM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 28, 2023 7:40 AM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 28, 2023 2:58 PM
We started off our day at church! We worshiped God and we danced with the church!
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 28, 2023 3:01 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 29, 2023 12:34 PM
We started off our time at the construction site by taking off the old materials from the walls inside of the church.
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 29, 2023 12:40 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 29, 2023 12:43 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 29, 2023 12:47 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 29, 2023 12:55 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 29, 2023 1:01 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 29, 2023 1:05 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 29, 2023 6:54 PM
We went out to deliver groceries for Food Distribution! This is a great opportunity to support and bring hope to the community!
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 29, 2023 6:57 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 29, 2023 7:07 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 29, 2023 7:16 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 29, 2023 10:33 PM
We have loved our time with the kids! They just bring life and joy to us! We will get to meet with them one last time before we head back home! It is going to be amazing!
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 30, 2023 12:28 PM
This is our last day of ministry and we are ready and pumped for what is about to happen! God is doing amazing things this week!
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 30, 2023 12:31 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 30, 2023 12:34 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 31, 2023 9:05 AM
This week we were able to visit 30 families! We blessed them with a bag of groceries and also we were able to pray for them! For their families, for a job, for their children, for their lives! We had joy and we had salvation!
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 31, 2023 9:08 AM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 31, 2023 9:25 AM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 31, 2023 5:37 PM
We have made lots of friends in Costa Rica, like Leo! He is an amazing kid. He shared with us he has a feeling in his heart he will become a pastor one day!
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 31, 2023 5:39 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 31, 2023 5:41 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | May 31, 2023 5:43 PM
by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 1, 2023 9:33 AM
See you soon Costa Rica!
It has been an amazing experience! We have encountered a living and wonderful God! Love is the key! Tears and joy were everywhere! Gracias Pastora Cristy!
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Comments
Shelly
May 31, 2023 7:00 PM
Looks like there time spent had an impact for all! God is good!
Jennifer (Gracie mom)
May 29, 2023 7:10 PM
There is my girl painting. I am so proud of everyone and the love they are showing others on this trip. I am also glad to see the connections being made. Hugs to all! Love you everyone 🇺🇸
Cyndi Moore
May 29, 2023 5:26 PM
It looks like God is blessing EVERYONE on this trip. ❤️ We will continue to pray for you guys! Thank you for the wonderful opportunity for our kids to serve
David Arnold
May 28, 2023 7:07 PM
Great Group……Love all of them. Proud of each of them. Thanks to our staff for challenging them!
Becca Cowan
May 28, 2023 10:21 AM
You are covered in Prayers. We love you all. God is good. We are so thankful for this experience. World Changers ❤️
Verla Fletcher
May 28, 2023 8:56 AM
It’s so great to get to follow along and share in their ministry there! Praying for everyone!!
Jennifer Sanford (Gracie mom)
May 28, 2023 8:48 AM
I am so glad and blessed to see all the stories and pics. God is so good! I received an update from Gracie last night and she is feeling so humbled by everything she is experiencing and the people in Costa Rica. God is moving! Praying for continued blessings and the will of the Lord on this trip. It will change their lives!
George Astin
May 27, 2023 6:45 PM
Praying for your successes this week.
Angela Frailey
May 26, 2023 11:00 PM
So good to see smiling faces! Praying for each of you that God makes himself real to you in new ways and that you leave an offering of service and faith.
Loretta Alberty
May 26, 2023 2:54 PM
PTL! Thanks for the update. Praying for this group and this trip to make lasting impacts to all.
Jennifer
May 26, 2023 2:53 PM
So glad! Praying for your guidance and safety this week.
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