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Alpharetta Presbyterian Church

Serving In Costa Rica
June 10, 2023
Community: Liberia
Partner: Vida Abudante Liberia
Staff: Connie Mairena, Ishi Vega, Roxana Alvarez

Staff is ready

by Connie Mairena | June 10, 2023 8:35 PM

Connie, Ishi and Roxana are our staff for this week, and they're ready for serving The Lord with us!

Staff is ready

All together

by Connie Mairena | June 11, 2023 5:35 PM

This morning we had the opportunity to worship together with our host church, it was beautiful.

All together

After Sunday church

by Connie Mairena | June 11, 2023 5:38 PM

This week we are going to be serving in Church Vida abundante, today is day 1 and we can wait to see what the Lord has in store for us.


After Sunday church

Preps for food distribution

by Connie Mairena | June 12, 2023 10:57 AM

Sunday afternoon we went to store and got the supplies for the bags and food distribution ministry. Since now we pray for every family we are.going to visit. 

Preps for food distribution

Time with Pastor Francis and Melissa

by Connie Mairena | June 12, 2023 10:59 AM

We also spent some time hearing Pastor Francis and Melissa testimony,and their vision for the church. 

Time with Pastor Francis and Melissa

The other way around

by Connie Mairena | June 12, 2023 11:02 AM

Usually Pastors are the ones praying for us, this time we had some time praying over our Pastor, their hearts, families and ministries. 
The other way around

Food distribution crew

by Connie Mairena | June 13, 2023 11:19 AM

After walking and visiting houses we took a small break, this is a beautiful picture of both churches, or in reality just the church serving together. 

Food distribution crew

Food distribution

by Connie Mairena | June 13, 2023 11:30 AM

We visited 10 houses of the community, we delivered the bags but most importantly we pray with them, and share how wonderful and loving God is. 

Food distribution

Food distribution

by Connie Mairena | June 14, 2023 10:33 AM

We visited homes, and pray with them, many of the families we visited are part of the feeding program "arcoiris de esperanza" where there's a big movement of love and discipleship for the kids and moms of the community.

Food distribution

VBS

by Connie Mairena | June 14, 2023 10:36 AM

During the afternoon, we had a beautiful time of joy and laughter with the kids of the community, this are the tiny ones playing duck, duck, goose. 

VBS

More VBS

by Connie Mairena | June 14, 2023 10:38 AM

Here three games are happening at the same time. And being the beautiful view of God work. 

More VBS

Construction Site

by Connie Mairena | June 14, 2023 11:23 AM

Lots of work at the construction site are being held. We are removing more of the old floor material to get the new one! Soon this is going to look very beautiful! 

Construction Site

Blessing from God

by Connie Mairena | June 14, 2023 11:26 AM

We have visited more families this week! It is a blessing to us we are able to visit and pray over them! Our hope will always be to be a blessing for the community and to draw them to Jesus! 
Blessing from God

Games and more…

by Connie Mairena | June 14, 2023 11:28 AM

We had a blast at San Rafael! We prayed with the kids, we shared God’a love from the Bible and we had an amazing time playing pato, pato and ganso with the little ones! 
Games and more…

Groceries

by Connie Mairena | June 14, 2023 9:19 PM

This week, we were able to bless 35 families! It was a blessing to us as it was to them! The opportunity to present the gospel to each family and let them know about Jesus and how He has never forgot or forsaken them was amazing! 
Groceries

Love them all

by Connie Mairena | June 14, 2023 9:21 PM

We had had a blast with the kids! From playing soccer to shouting love God love others! It had been amazing the time here and every person we met and loved on! 
We can’t wait to another adventure! 
Love them all

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | June 16, 2023 11:57 PM


Last day

by Connie Mairena | June 17, 2023 1:05 AM

Girl power, we continue working on the floor of the church, we finish almost all of it. Can't wait to see how will look once is done!

Last day

VBS

by Connie Mairena | June 17, 2023 1:07 AM

It was bittersweet to say goodbye to all of the kids we got to know this week, but we had such a wonderful and joyful day.

VBS

See you later ABC and VAL

by Connie Mairena | June 17, 2023 1:08 AM

Our final night together, we are going to treasure every memory of this week. God is good. 


See you later ABC and VAL

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Comments

Russell Thomas

June 12, 2023 1:57 PM

Praying the Spirit of the Lord will guide your service and fellowship. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10

John H.

June 10, 2023 4:29 PM

Safe travels for the APC Youth Group! May God bless your efforts in Costa Rica. Looking forward to the updates.

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