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Alto Impacto Youth

Serving In Costa Rica
July 6, 2024
Community: Limón
Partner: Alto Jabui Talamanca
Staff: Josué Toruño Madriz , Sammy Chavarria Cortes

Staff for the Week!

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 8, 2024 6:33 PM

Josué and Sammy are our staff for the week. They're ready for this trip and to serve God alongside the team!


Josué y Sammy son el staff de esta semana. Estamos listos para este viaje misionero y para servir a Dios junto con el equipo!

Staff for the Week!

Made it to Basecamp!

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 8, 2024 6:42 PM

Thank God we made it to Carbon on Saturday night after a whole day driving. Then we settled for that night!


Gracias a Dios llegamos a Carbón el Sábado en la noche después de manejar todo el dia. Después nos acomodamos para pasar ahí la noche. 

Made it to Basecamp!

On our way to the Mountain!

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 9, 2024 1:26 AM

Even the Way to Alto Jabui is a great opportunity to share and teach about the gospel!


Hasta la caminata a Alto Jabui es una oportunidad para compartir y enseñar acerca del evangelio.

On our way to the Mountain!

Here we are!

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 9, 2024 1:34 AM

We made it!! Alto Jabui welcomed us with open arms and open hearts! It's amazing how God has built this relationship in so much a beautiful and strong way!


Lo logramos! Alto Jabui nos recibió con brazos y corazones abiertos!  Es increíble cómo Dios ha construido esta relación de una manera tan hermosa y fuerte!

Here we are!

Don't Forget about the Supplies!

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 9, 2024 1:39 AM

Also, when we were at Carbon, we went to the grocery store to get all the supplies we needed for food distribution!


Además, cuando estaba en Carbón también fui al supermercado para conseguir todo lo que necesitábamos para distribución de alimentos!

Don't Forget about the Supplies!

Pray for Health

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 9, 2024 1:52 AM

When we feel physically defeated, our spirit is strong because we pray for each other and take care of those we love!


Cuando nos sentimos físicamente destruidos, nuestro espíritu se fortalece cuando oramos unos por otros y cuidamos a los que amamos. 

Pray for Health

Unloading the Supplies

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 9, 2024 1:55 AM

We're joyful for being able to come here to serve this community.


Estamos gozosos de poder venir acá y servir a esta comunidad. 

Unloading the Supplies

Praying Blessings

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 9, 2024 2:00 AM

After getting the bags ready to be delivered, we prayed over them and the families that are going to receive this blessing for God. 


Después de alistar las bolsas para que fueran entregadas, oramos por ellas y las familias que van a recibir esta bendición del Señor. 

Praying Blessings

Youth on the Move!

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 9, 2024 2:04 AM

We went to the mountain to serve and start food distribution right after praying over the bags. We love  listening to them and praying for them as well.


Nos fuimos. A la montaña a servir con distribución de alimentos tan pronto como terminamos se preparar las bolsas. Amamos escucharlos y orar por ellos también. 

Youth on the Move!

Sheep Pen

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 9, 2024 7:41 AM

We started the first project by putting up the posts for the sheep pen and leveling the floor.


Empezamos el primer project sembrando los postes del corral de las ovejas y nivelando el suelo.

Sheep Pen

Joyful Servants

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 9, 2024 8:00 AM

We find joy in serving and working for God's Kingdom. The willingness and good attitude of this group definitely show the fruit of the Spirit on them. 


Encontramos gozo en servir y trabajar para el Reino de Dios! La disposición y buena actitud de este grupo definitivamente muestras los frutos del espíritu en ellos.

Joyful Servants

VBS

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 9, 2024 12:05 PM

We spent the whole afternoon playing with the kids and sharing with them about Jesus. It's a blessing to know they begin to trust and bond with us.


Pasamos toda la tarde jugando con los niños y compartiendo con ellos acerca de Jesús. Es una bendición saber que ellos empiezan a confiar en nosotros y a crear relaciones. 

VBS

Taking Care of the Church

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 9, 2024 4:28 PM

Part of coming to serve is to be intentional even in the small things such as cleaning the property with the kids! We're called to set an example for others by respecting God's creation!


Parte de servir es ser intencional aún en las pequeñas cosas como limpiar la propiedad con los niños! Estamos llamados a ser ejemplo para otros hacia la creación de Dios!

Taking Care of the Church

Long Lasting Relationships

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 9, 2024 4:34 PM

This is the goal. This is ministry. This is Kingdom.


Esta es la meta. Esto es ministerio. Esto es el Reino. 

Long Lasting Relationships

Women's Ministry

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 9, 2024 4:39 PM

The ladies talked about Joshua 1:9 and how brave these women are!


Las damas hablaron acerca de Josué 1:9 y cuán breves son estas mujeres!

Women's Ministry

Day Two of Ministry

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 11, 2024 6:27 PM

For the second day of ministry, we went even deeper in the mountain to the town Pastor Amado comes from.


Para el segundo día de ministerio, fuimos aún más profundo en la montaña al pueblo de donde viene el Pastor Amado.

Day Two of Ministry

VBS in Volcancito

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 11, 2024 6:35 PM

We went to Volcancito and taught the kids about basic *but important* christian values through games and songs!


Fuimos a Volcancito y les enseñamos a los niños acerca de algunos valores cristianos básicos pero importantes por medio de juegos y canciones!

VBS in Volcancito

Feeding Program

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 12, 2024 6:50 AM

Part of the ministries we brought to Volcancito was the feeding program. Thank God we were able to feed everyone there and share Jesus' love with them. 


Parte de los ministerios que trajimos a Volcancito fue el comedor infantil. Gracias a Dios pudimos alimentar a todos y compartir el amor se Jesús con ellos. 

Feeding Program

Back to Jabui

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 12, 2024 12:21 PM

After a whole second day of ministry up at Volcancito, we came down satisfied and happy knowing that God was glorified in that place!


Después de todo un día lleno de ministerio en Volcancito, bajamos satisfechos y felices de saber que Dios fue glorificado en ese lugar!

Back to Jabui

Blessing for pastors

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 12, 2024 12:29 PM

A blessed Pastor is a healthy pastor.


Un pastor bendecido es un pastor saludable. 

Blessing for pastors

Fresh Vision

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 12, 2024 10:46 PM

Part of this partnership is to share a common vision among both churches so Pastors' ministries and strengths are fresh and renewed.

Fresh Vision

Women's ministry

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 12, 2024 11:30 PM

God moved these sisters' hearts and they raised a beautiful song for Him during women's ministry.

Women's ministry

Full plates

by Josué Toruño Madriz | July 12, 2024 11:34 PM

We had the blessing of being able to provide a place full of food for every single meal to everyone in the community that came to church whether they where part of the congregation or not! Glory to God!
Full plates

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | July 12, 2024 11:57 PM

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Comments

Meredith Donahue

July 12, 2024 2:45 PM

What a blessing to see all the ways God is moving through each of you! You are making such an amazing impact for His kingdom. Praying for you all!

Cathy Weatherford

July 12, 2024 12:20 PM

Love seeing the amazing pictures of how God is using everyone to show his love. Praying that God will multiply your efforts and bless your work. Can’t wait to see everyone in November!!!

John Ferreira

July 11, 2024 8:28 AM

Mientras su semana llega a su fin, oro para que Dios continúe bendiciéndolos y protegiéndolos a todos. que mires atrás y reflexiones sobre las cosas que Dios ha logrado a través de ti, y que sigas siendo de bendición para él y para las personas a las que serviste esta semana. Estoy agradecido con todos mis hermanos y hermanas en Cristo porque trabajamos juntos para unirnos y glorificar el reino de Dios. que Dios los bendiga a todos y los vimos otra vez en pocos días gloria al Señor

Melissa Ferreira

July 11, 2024 6:52 AM

hola familia orando por todos ustedes esta mañana. Orar fortaleza sobre cada uno de ustedes esta semana puede haber sido agotador y es posible que todos se sientan agotados y cansados. Continúo orando para que Dios fortalezca a cada uno de ustedes cuando se sientan cansados. Que le pidas al Señor fortaleza para pasar el día. “Buscad al Señor y su fuerza; ¡buscad su presencia continuamente! 1 Crónicas 16:11 NVI https://bible.com/bible/59/1ch.16.11.ESV

Nazaret Sibaja

July 10, 2024 11:04 AM

Orando por ustedes! Me encanta las fotos que Dios los respalde en cada cosa que vayan hacer.

Nancy Sylvester

July 9, 2024 12:28 PM

What a blessing to be used as Jesus' hands and feet here on earth. Praying His protection and faithfulness over you as you continue to serve.

Jeanne Khuns

July 9, 2024 8:19 AM

I am loving the photos from a far away land! Jesus sees you and he loves you so much! May you be covered in God’s holy protection all day long as you go about doing his business! May God’s sheep be forever changed….those that you encounter along the way! In the precious name of Jesus, I pray, amen!

Melissa Ferreira

July 9, 2024 7:24 AM

hola familia. Qué hermosa bendición ver todas estas imágenes de la difusión de las buenas nuevas de Dios. Seguimos orando por cada uno de ustedes durante estos días. Orando para que lideres con obediencia. Oro para que te dejes llevar y dejes que Dios obre a través de ti para Su reino. Puedo decir por las imágenes que ya estás dejando que Dios tome la iniciativa. los amo a todos .

Caroline and Jonathan Preusser

July 8, 2024 8:23 PM

Hola familia! We are praying for God's blessings, provision and guidance for each person he has called to go on this trip. May you feel the power of the Holy Spirit with you as He leads you to serve. Thank you for spreading the good news of Jesus! Love and blessings. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Jeanne Khuns

July 8, 2024 7:44 PM

Praying that the love of Jesus which you carry with you will pour out all over the Talamancan people you encounter. May God’s mercy, grace and incredible love prevail during this special week! I see you there in the group. Ricardo!!! God loves you all! Jeanne Khuns

Melissa Ferreira

July 8, 2024 7:15 PM

hola hermanos y hermanas. Me alegra mucho ver que has llegado sano y salvo. Estamos orando por la protección de Dios sobre usted mientras ministra allí. Sabemos que Dios hará obras poderosas a través de cada uno de ustedes. simplemente mantente abierto al Espíritu Santo y Él te guiará. Los amamos muchísimo a todos y esperamos escuchar todos sus increíbles testimonios.

Kim Weaver

July 8, 2024 7:12 PM

Hola, I hope your trip is going well! Praying the Lord is moving in and through you all for his Glory. I love you ?

Nancy Sylvester

July 8, 2024 6:51 PM

What a blessing to see your smiling faces, ready to be about the Lord’s business. You each have a purpose on this trip and I know He will use each of you in a mighty way. Look forward to following you this week as Jesus shines through you to the people in Telemanca.

John Ferreira

July 8, 2024 6:44 PM

Bendiciones hermanos y hermanas que Dios los bendiga y proteja durante este viaje, qué el espíritu Santo los guíe de fuerza para hacer los trabajos de Dios grande abrazo para todos bendiciones.

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