SWC Mission Team
Serving In Costa Rica
February 3, 2024
Community: Rio Cuarto
Partner: Centro Ministerial Monte de Dios
Staff: Erik Gonzalez, Karina Quesada Salazar, Nazaret Sibaja
Staff is Here!
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 3, 2024 11:11 AM
Finally in Costa Rica
by Karina Quesada Salazar | February 3, 2024 1:00 PM
We arrived safe and sound! We are so excited to serve in the local church in Santa Rita. Can’t wait to see what God is gonna do during this week.
La Paz Waterfall
by Karina Quesada Salazar | February 3, 2024 5:50 PM
Orientation Meeting
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 3, 2024 7:51 PM
After a long trip to Santa Rita we had a meeting to talk about how to stay healthy and see the schedule for tomorrow. We are ready for this week!
Testimony Time
by Karina Quesada Salazar | February 4, 2024 4:36 PM
Today in our service Heather and Jeremy shared their testimony to build up and encourage the church. We definitely saw the mercy of God through them!
Forgiveness
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 4, 2024 6:18 PM
Today Pastor Jorge preached based on Luke 11:1-4 where Jesús taught his disciples how to pray and part of that prayer was about forgiving others-even those that sin against us.
God definitely spoke to our hearts this morning!
Time with Pastor Jorge and Evelyn
by Karina Quesada Salazar | February 4, 2024 6:29 PM
This afternoon all the group had a wonderful time with the pastors. Pastor Jorge and his wife shared how they became pastors and how God lead them to do His purpose.
Praying for the Pastors
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 4, 2024 6:36 PM
We were also able to pray over Pastor Jorge and his wife so God can continue blessing their ministry and their family!
River Time
by Karina Quesada Salazar | February 4, 2024 11:11 PM
For a sunny day like today it was necessary to go to the river. The water was so refreshing and perfect for swimming and diving.
Getting Ready for Food Distribution
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 4, 2024 11:12 PM
After spending time at the river we went to the grocery store to buy all the supplies we will need for food distribution during this week.
Ice Cream
by Karina Quesada Salazar | February 4, 2024 11:25 PM
It is always a good time to eat good ice cream and today was no exception!!!
17 Families
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 5, 2024 1:54 PM
In the morning we had a moment to prepare the bags of food!
During this week we'll have the opportunity to meet and bless 17 families. We're extremely excited!
Food Distribution
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 5, 2024 2:05 PM
We were able to deliver six bags of food today and it was such a blessing to see how God is moving through us in this place!
Prayer Requests
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 5, 2024 2:12 PM
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
James 5:13-16 NIV
Karaoke Time
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 5, 2024 2:58 PM
On the way to church we were singing and having so much fun!
Painting the Church
by Karina Quesada Salazar | February 5, 2024 9:00 PM
Teamwork makes the dream work!
Today we started the project of painting the church. It was a wonderful time.
VBS Day One
by Karina Quesada Salazar | February 5, 2024 9:57 PM
In the afternoon we went to a community called La Tabla to share time with the kids. Cosette talked about serving and being kind to others.
We had an amazing time there, sharing God’s word and doing some fun activities.
Painting Project
by Karina Quesada Salazar | February 6, 2024 10:06 AM
This morning we are still painting the church and working on every detail. It has been a great blessing to serve in this way so the house of God can be more beautiful.
Elders Ministry
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 6, 2024 9:21 PM
In the afternoon we went to a nursing home to share with the elders. We played bingo and dominos. We were so blessed by going there!
Nail Polish
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 6, 2024 9:48 PM
VBS Day 2
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 6, 2024 11:40 PM
During the afternoon we went to a community named Santa Isabel where we sang, danced, shared the gospel and had so much fun with the kids!
Women’s Ministry
by Karina Quesada Salazar | February 6, 2024 11:51 PM
Men’s Ministry
by Karina Quesada Salazar | February 7, 2024 12:00 AM
Food Distribution
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 7, 2024 2:03 PM
Something Unexpected
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 7, 2024 2:55 PM
On the way back to church after a busy morning, we stopped at a lake to see the wonderful view and takes some pictures!
Getting to know Costa Rica!
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 7, 2024 3:09 PM
Café Time!
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 7, 2024 3:30 PM
We also ground coffee, ate some cajetas and drank coffee. We had so much fun!
Visiting Pastor Jorge’s Chicken Farm
by Karina Quesada Salazar | February 7, 2024 11:58 PM
Today we had a beautiful day where we visited a chicken farm and we were able to learn their process.
VBS Day 3
by Karina Quesada Salazar | February 8, 2024 12:01 AM
What a blessing is to serve God in this way!
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” Matthew 19:14
Celebration Service
by Karina Quesada Salazar | February 8, 2024 12:12 AM
At the celebration service people of the church gave us a special gift. We really appreciated it!
Rec Day
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 9, 2024 12:34 AM
See You Soon!
by Nazaret Sibaja | February 9, 2024 12:38 AM
Continue Your Impact
by Praying Pelican Missions | February 9, 2024 11:57 PM
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Comments
Tammy Johnson
February 4, 2024 2:27 PM
Glad you all arrived safely and worked hard on Saturday and had fun too. Hope your Sunday is blessed as you all worship with the community. As you go out to help others this week, may the Holy Spirit guide you to where help is most needed. Praying for you all !!!
Kay Martin
February 3, 2024 3:32 PM
Oops! That was to be !!! Not question marks❤️🙏🙏❤️
Kay Martin
February 3, 2024 3:31 PM
I’m thankful that everyone made it safe! Enjoy and prayers as you share the Lord’s gospel????
Nikki Noffsinger
February 3, 2024 12:57 PM
Glad everyone made it.