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Manheim BIC Church

Serving In Costa Rica
July 1, 2023
Community: Valle Central
Partner: Iglesia Templo Bíblico Agua Viva
Staff: Fiorella Villafuerte, Daniel Alvarado

Your Staff

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 1, 2023 10:24 AM

This is your staff for the week, Daniel and Fio! We are ready and excited to serve with you and Pastor Marco! 


Your Staff

We are in Costa Rica

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 1, 2023 2:28 PM

We made it safe and sound to Costa Rica! We can’t wait to meet the new church and get to work alongside Pastor Marco this week! 

We are in Costa Rica

Buenos Días Costa Rica

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 2, 2023 1:08 PM

We woke up this morning and the sun was shining! It is a beautiful day to worship the Lord! We gathered with our brothers and sisters to worship and praise the Lord as one body! 

Buenos Días Costa Rica

My Name is…

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 2, 2023 1:12 PM

We introduced ourselves to the church this morning. We also said our favorite color and answered questions about us and we were encouraged to keep serving the Lord! 
My Name is…

Songs

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 2, 2023 3:18 PM

Anna and Olivia sang three songs for the church. It was wonderful to hear them sing and the church loved them!!

Songs

One Body, One Church, One God

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 2, 2023 3:22 PM

Pastor Corby shared the word this morning and he reminded us about the Body of Christ! The body cannot stand without the different parts of it, that’s the same in the body of Christ! We all accomplish one role for the same purpose, to share about Jesus. 

One Body, One Church, One God

Pastor Marco!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 2, 2023 7:54 PM

We had the opportunity to get to know Pastor Marco and his family! Also, we asked him questions about Pastor’s favorite thing about ministry and how he met his wife! We ended our time praying for Pastor Marco and his family!!

Pastor Marco!

We are Shopping

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 3, 2023 8:12 AM

We went to the supermarket to get all the groceries for the Food Distribution Ministry!!

Grant and the whole team are excited to get to meet the families and pray over them! 

We are Shopping

Packing and Praying

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 3, 2023 8:14 AM

We packed all the groceries into 20 bags of food! These bags represent 20 families we will be visiting this week! We do not know them but God definitely does! 
Packing and Praying

Church in Hatillo

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 3, 2023 8:16 AM

We went to another community Pastor Marco leads. Hatillo! We had the opportunity to worship the the youth there and we heard from Pastor Marco about the biggest miracle God had done for us after Salvation! 
Church in Hatillo

Prep for Homeless Ministry

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 3, 2023 8:19 AM

We helped Ali pack up all the food we will be delivering in different parts of San José. We will go to different spots in the area and bless the homeless with food and Juice! 
Prep for Homeless Ministry

Homeless Ministry

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 3, 2023 1:00 PM

We went to the center of San José city to deliver meals to the homeless! We were able to pray for the homeless and deliver over 60 meals this morning! 

Homeless Ministry

AIBC

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 3, 2023 1:04 PM

We went to the main offices of the AIBC (Association of Biblical Churches of Costa Rica). We were able to see the building, the employees, learn about SEAN and how people learn about Jesus and his life! 
AIBC

Food Distribution

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 3, 2023 1:12 PM

We went out to deliver groceries to the families of the community! We loved them and their welcoming hearts! We were also able to pray for their requests and love on them! 
Food Distribution

Prep for VBS

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 4, 2023 9:40 AM

We had time to prepare all the items for our VBS time with the kids in the afternoon. We packed crayons, balloons and prepared the story! 

Prep for VBS

Songs

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 4, 2023 9:42 AM

We started our time with the kids singing songs! We loved to see the kids doing the motions and singing with us! 
Songs

La Amistad

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 4, 2023 9:45 AM

Peggy shared with the kids the story of Jonathan and David! Their friendship was so powerful that they made a promise! To be kind to each other no matter what! 
La Amistad

Building Friendships

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 4, 2023 9:47 AM

Talking about friendships, Pastor Marco and Grant have build an amazing friendship! 
Building Friendships

Homeless Ministry: Day 2

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 4, 2023 9:50 AM

We had the opportunity to deliver meals to the homeless in the San José area! We were able to pray over them and to bless their lives! 
Homeless Ministry: Day 2

Food Distribution: Day 2

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 4, 2023 10:35 PM

Also, we were able to deliver groceries in the community! Lots of stories and prayers were told! We are grateful because we prayed over each family and bless their homes, kids and future as well! 
Food Distribution: Day 2

Onesimus

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 4, 2023 10:39 PM

This afternoon we spent time with the kids of the community and we talked about the story of Onesimus and Philemon! How even when Onesimus got in jail and felt alone, God sent people to take care and help him while he learned about Jesus! 
Onesimus

Games and Fun

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 4, 2023 10:54 PM

We had a blast playing and leaning with this kids this afternoon! We laughed and enjoyed our time with them! 
Games and Fun

More Games…

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 4, 2023 10:59 PM

Pato, pato, ganso! We had a blast playing with Pastor Marco! 
More Games…

Praying for the Church

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 5, 2023 10:51 AM

We ended our ministry time praying for this beautiful family! She is a single mom, very brave and a God’s woman! We blessed her and her family with a bag of groceries and so much love

Praying for the Church

San Jose

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 5, 2023 10:53 AM

Pastor took us to a lookout! How beautiful is God’s creation!! 
San Jose, the Capital City of Costa Rica is just a masterpiece from God! We praise his name! 
San Jose

Homeless Ministry: Last Day

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 5, 2023 10:55 AM

What a wonderful time we spent with the homeless! They were very grateful with the meal we were able to provide! We were able to walk around San Jose and give away the meal and a word of prayer! 
Homeless Ministry: Last Day

Mercado

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 5, 2023 10:58 AM

Before leaving the streets of San Jose, we were able to walk around the Borbon and Central Market. We saw lots of things around, flowers, natural medicine, souvenirs and more! We also saw a big fish! We had a blast! 

Mercado

María Ester

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 5, 2023 2:25 PM

We had an amazing time visiting families in the community! We met Mrs. Maria Ester. She is beautiful and very brave! She lives with her son and he takes care of her very well! We prayed for her and her son for good health and happiness! 

María Ester

Kids Ministry

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 5, 2023 5:25 PM

We had our last day of VBS this afternoon! We had over 20 kids and it was fun! We laughed and we rejoiced in the Lord! We learned about Joseph and how he was faithful and obedient to God! 

Kids Ministry

Diversion

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 5, 2023 5:28 PM

We had a blast playing with the kids: Red Light, Green Light and Simon says! We loved the joy that kids brought to us this week! 
Diversion

How Special You are!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 5, 2023 5:31 PM

The church sang to us! 
“How special you are 
you have a place in heaven 
there is no one like you 
Very special!” 
How Special You are!

Celebration Service

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 6, 2023 8:22 PM

We did not have a big celebration service, but we had something amazing! A few brothers and sisters came and celebrated with us! There were tears, hugs and joy! 

We are thankful for Pastor Marco, the church and everyone who made this possible! It has been a blessing! 

Celebration Service

Irazu Volcano

by Fiorella Villafuerte | July 6, 2023 8:24 PM

We were able to go to the Irazu Volcano National Park! It was beautiful-the view and the walk around it! 
Irazu Volcano

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | July 7, 2023 11:57 PM

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