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Caribbean Basin Ministries

Serving In Costa Rica
January 18, 2025
Community: Nicoya
Partner: Casa del Nuevo Pacto
Staff: Fiorella Villafuerte, Laura Vasquez, Ishi Vega, Connie Mairena, Erik Gonzalez

We've Made it!

by Laura Vasquez | January 18, 2025 3:02 PM

We are all safe and sound in Costa Rica! We are exited to see what God has for us this week. We pray that God will be glorified and His Kingdom expanded. 


The Staff!

by Laura Vasquez | January 18, 2025 7:00 PM

Our staff this week Erick, Fio, Connie, Ishi and Laura are ready and excited to serve with us this week.

The Staff!

Our Host Church

by Laura Vasquez | January 19, 2025 8:39 AM

This morning we met our host Pastor Emanuel and his beautiful family. Pastor Emanuel showed us around the church they have been working on and where we'll be serving this week. 
Our Host Church

This is us

by Laura Vasquez | January 19, 2025 12:40 PM

We got to know our local church and they got to learn our names. Please keep us in your prayers this week. 
This is us

Luke 9:23-26

by Laura Vasquez | January 19, 2025 12:47 PM

Pastor Brandon's teaching today was about taking our cross and following Him daily, remembering that it is His Kingdom that matters and not the earthly things that  sometimes we go after.
Luke 9:23-26

Time with the Pastors

by Laura Vasquez | January 19, 2025 2:25 PM

We had a wonderful time with Pastor Emanuel and Pastora Maricel. They shared their personal testimony and how God has used it to impact the life of the people around them. We pray that God continues to strengthen them and He keeps supplying them.

Time with the Pastors

Grocery Packing!

by Laura Vasquez | January 20, 2025 1:06 PM

We went grocery shopping and then came back to the church to pack everything. It's always fun to share moments like this as a team.
Grocery Packing!

The Power of Prayer

by Laura Vasquez | January 20, 2025 1:09 PM

Once we were done with packing we took a few minutes to pray over all the bags we'll be delivering this week. We pray that the families that we'll be visiting are blessed beyond what we can bring to them and that this is a reminder of God's love.
The Power of Prayer

Clinics Day 1

by Laura Vasquez | January 20, 2025 1:16 PM

This morning we saw 125 people from the community. We helped them with medicine, glasses and prayer. 
Clinics Day 1

Afternoon Clinic

by Laura Vasquez | January 20, 2025 5:02 PM

After lunch we had about 100 people. We love getting to meet people from the community and interacting with them. It makes us happy to be able to give back a little of what God has given us. 
Afternoon Clinic

VBS

by Laura Vasquez | January 20, 2025 5:11 PM

Today we learned that the Bible is the word of God. We made a craft and we played our favorite game duck duck goose!
VBS

Food Distribution

by Laura Vasquez | January 20, 2025 7:40 PM

We met Doña Carmen today in the clinic. She is a former pastor from the area. She has been dealing with a lot of health issues for the past 5 years but her faith remains in the Lord. While we were there the Holy Spirit moved all around the house in a wonderful way. We felt so encouraged by her and her faith.
Food Distribution

Clinics

by Laura Vasquez | January 21, 2025 6:19 PM

We love to help the people from the community with their health issues but something that truly fills our hearts is to be able to pray for each other and place our burdens in the hands of the Lord.

Clinics

VBS

by Laura Vasquez | January 21, 2025 6:27 PM

Today we learned about the meaning of the Cross, how Jesus died to forgive our sins and bring us eternal life in his presence.
VBS

Food Distribution

by Laura Vasquez | January 21, 2025 6:35 PM

Today Doña Francisca welcomed us in her kitchen, Her warmth and love impacted our hearts. She made us feel like we where at home!
Food Distribution

Last Day of Clinics

by Laura Vasquez | January 22, 2025 4:45 PM

On our last day of medical ministries, we were able to reach more people in the community.

It has been a blessing to witness how God works through each family that has been served and how the local church has become a bridge and a light, bringing hope and care to the community.

The people of San Fernando are deeply grateful for all the ministries carried out through the church, and we pray that the church continues to be a beacon of God’s love, touching lives and building lasting connections.

Last Day of Clinics

VBS

by Laura Vasquez | January 22, 2025 5:24 PM

Today at VBS, we shared the powerful story of the dry bones from Ezekiel. The children were amazed to hear how God brought life and hope to what seemed lifeless, reminding us all that nothing is impossible for Him. 

Through crafts, songs, and activities, the local church continues to be a bridge of faith, teaching the children how God can restore and renew. 

We are excited to see how this message of hope will inspire these young hearts to trust in God’s power and love!
VBS

Delivering Groceries

by Laura Vasquez | January 23, 2025 12:50 PM

We had an opportunity to visit the last 6 homes. It was wonderful to meet the people from the community and get to pray over them. During this time, we encouraged them to keep having faith in the Lord. He is our healer, providor, and he loves us so much. 

Delivering Groceries

See You Later Service

by Laura Vasquez | January 23, 2025 12:58 PM

Last night we celebrated our see you later service with the church leadship team. We had a wonderful time sharing the highlights of the week and how lives were impacted through service. We aim to glorify God through everything we do and we hope to see each other again here on Earth or in His eternal Kingdom.
See You Later Service

Rec Day

by Laura Vasquez | January 23, 2025 1:10 PM

It was our last full day and we enjoyed it at Carrillo Beach. We saw dolphins, turtles and God's wonderful creation. We are happy to have met our local family here in Samara and to have spent some time at the beach. 
Rec Day

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | January 24, 2025 11:57 PM

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Alexander Harder

January 23, 2025 10:17 AM

Praying for the team and church! Our group served in that area this last summer and it was such a blessing!

Cindy woodall

January 21, 2025 7:00 AM

Praying for all of you as you spread the love of Jesus and treat the needs of these people.

Susan Williams

January 18, 2025 6:33 PM

Praying for God’s guiding hand on each team member as you serve.

Jim

January 18, 2025 5:20 PM

Prayers for a great week!!

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