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Valley Christian School

Serving In Colorado
March 2, 2025
Community: Thornton
Partner: Mountain View Lutheran Church
Staff: Kari Beadner, Francismar Cova

Hello Colorado!!

by Francismar Cova | March 2, 2025 8:52 AM

Thank God we arrived in Colorado. After a safe trip, we are on our way to our lodging and Mountain View Lutheran Church, which will be our home for the week. We are excited to see what God has for us this week 


Hello Colorado!!

Pelican Staff

by Francismar Cova | March 2, 2025 9:51 AM

Here is our PPM staff, Kari and Fran, getting everything ready for our arrivals. We are excited to meet you all and see what God has for our lives this week!!



Pelican Staff

We Are Here!!

by Francismar Cova | March 2, 2025 10:21 AM

We have arrived at our lodging in Mountain View Lutheran Church. Thank God we make it safe! I'm so happy to be here!
We Are Here!!

Sunday Service

by Francismar Cova | March 2, 2025 11:04 AM

 We are at the Sunday service of Mountain View Lutheran Church. The Pastor Edwin is sharing an amazing message, How beautiful that  we can worship God together.

Sunday Service

Lunch Time

by Francismar Cova | March 2, 2025 12:37 PM

We are having lunch together with the members of the Mountain View Lutheran Church, where we were able to connect and meet with the members of the church. Thank God for the new connections that you allow us to have.
Lunch Time

Orientation Time

by Francismar Cova | March 2, 2025 1:50 PM

We are on our first day of missions, and our PPM staff is leading our orientation meeting, reminding us of the important details to have a safe and blessed week.
Orientation Time

Time with the Pastor

by Francismar Cova | March 2, 2025 2:27 PM

We are receiving a devotional from pastor Edwin from the Mountain View Lutheran Church. He is sharing with us his experience in the church and what God has put in his heart.
Time with the Pastor

Playground

by Francismar Cova | March 2, 2025 2:28 PM

we're spending some time having fun at the playground next to Mountain view Lutheran Church, Thank God for all the time
Playground

Downtown Denver

by Francismar Cova | March 2, 2025 3:47 PM

How good it is for God that today we are visiting downtown Denver and we couldn't miss the Capitol building!
Downtown Denver

Praying in the City

by Francismar Cova | March 2, 2025 5:12 PM

We are at the Civic Center in downtown Denver, where the Lord gave us the opportunity to pray for these beautiful Ballet Dancer, that God is always with them so that they have successes in their competitions.

Praying in the City

Walking the Streets

by Francismar Cova | March 2, 2025 5:13 PM

We are walking the streets of Downtown Denver.

Walking the Streets

Seeing the Sights

by Francismar Cova | March 2, 2025 5:24 PM

What a panoramic view!

Seeing the Sights

Dinner Time!

by Francismar Cova | March 2, 2025 7:01 PM

What a delicious dinner we had!

Dinner Time!

Devotional Time

by Francismar Cova | March 2, 2025 7:55 PM

We are in our devotional time, thanking God for the first day of our missionary trip. It has been a beautiful day!
Devotional Time

Breakfast is Served

by Francismar Cova | March 3, 2025 9:15 AM

Having a good breakfast to help prepare us for our day.

Breakfast is Served

Electronics

by Francismar Cova | March 3, 2025 9:17 AM

Gathering our electronics for the day.

Electronics

Devotional

by Francismar Cova | March 3, 2025 9:20 AM

Our daily devotional. 

Devotional

Evangelist

by Francismar Cova | March 3, 2025 10:30 AM

We are at a shopping area near Mountain View Lutheran Church, where we are evangelizing and praying for the people in the community.

Evangelist

Praying

by Francismar Cova | March 3, 2025 11:17 AM

There are so many opportunities for us to pray for people.
Praying

Continues Praying

by Francismar Cova | March 3, 2025 11:18 AM

We pray for this beautiful woman and her family. 
Continues Praying

Prayer Walk

by Francismar Cova | March 3, 2025 1:02 PM

We are praying for the community!!
Prayer Walk

Lunch!!

by Francismar Cova | March 3, 2025 2:05 PM

Thanks God for this amazing food that He is providing us 
Lunch!!

Painting the Windows

by Francismar Cova | March 3, 2025 2:05 PM

We start our project day. We will paint the windows of the Mountain View Lutheran Church and here we're preparing the walls and then getting started.
Painting the Windows

Project Day

by Francismar Cova | March 3, 2025 2:06 PM

We continue at Mountain View Lutheran Church. We are clearing the church entrance sign, updating with new service time and days.        
Project Day

Sanctuary

by Francismar Cova | March 3, 2025 2:33 PM

We are cleaning the facilities of Mountain View Lutheran church preparing space so our brothers and sisters in Christ can come to worship God. 
Sanctuary

Tacos on MONDAY!

by Francismar Cova | March 3, 2025 7:37 PM

Why wait until Tuesday if we can have tacos today? Thank goodness for providing a dinner treat.
Tacos on MONDAY!

Praying Together

by Francismar Cova | March 3, 2025 9:11 PM

We are in our devotional time, thanking God for the wonderful day we had today, expressing our high and lows, supporting each other and praying for each other in the good and difficult times. Thank God for our time together 
Praying Together

Recharged

by Francismar Cova | March 4, 2025 9:23 AM

After a good nights rest, we are happy to start our second day of projects, starting with a wonderful breakfast.  Thank God for a new day!!
Recharged

Morning Devo

by Francismar Cova | March 4, 2025 9:23 AM

We are on our second day of projects, starting our devotional time. Mr. Tim is sharing the word from the book of Psalms, Micah and Philippians. Every day we learn wonderful things about God! 
Morning Devo

Evangelist

by Francismar Cova | March 4, 2025 11:30 AM

We started our day evangelizing in the Thornton area near the Mountain View Lutheran Church.
Evangelist

Praying all the Time

by Francismar Cova | March 4, 2025 11:31 AM

We pray on every corner for people. 
Praying all the Time

Second Day of Project

by Francismar Cova | March 4, 2025 2:30 PM

We started our projects for the day. We continued cleaning the areas at the Mountain View Lutheran Church. Today we are working in the dining room.
Second Day of Project

Testimonies

by Francismar Cova | March 4, 2025 2:31 PM

We are listening to the life testimonies of Cesar and Kelly. They are friends of the church community. We are grateful to be able to listen to their testimonies. We pray that God will always be with them.
Testimonies

Projects

by Francismar Cova | March 4, 2025 3:38 PM

We continue preparing the walls to be painted
Projects

Hi Y'all!!

by Francismar Cova | March 4, 2025 4:10 PM

Hey Mom, we doing great!

It is getting a little chilly


Hi Y'all!!

Dinner Time!!

by Francismar Cova | March 5, 2025 7:22 AM

We are ready for dinner!

Our friend and sister in Christ, Elyse addressed us in prayer for our food tonight 

Dinner Time!!

With the Pastor

by Francismar Cova | March 5, 2025 7:23 AM

Our group with the Pastor.
With the Pastor

Personal Devo

by Francismar Cova | March 5, 2025 7:40 AM

We are taking some personal time with God.
Personal Devo

Getting Ready!!

by Francismar Cova | March 5, 2025 10:20 AM

We are on our last day of projects. Thank God that this week has been a blessing to us and to the church! James is praying for our breakfast, and after our time of devotional together, we will go to evangelize in the area near the Mountain View Lutheran Church. 
Getting Ready!!

Evangelization Day 3

by Francismar Cova | March 5, 2025 11:22 AM

We are in the parking lot of a shopping mall near the Mountain View Lutheran Church, where we are praying for the people of the community. We pray that God will always be with them in every moment. 

Evangelization Day 3

Women's Ministry

by Francismar Cova | March 5, 2025 12:27 PM

We are with the ladies of Mountain View Lutheran Church ministry, sharing a little of our experience this week and praying for this beautiful community.
Women's Ministry

Last Day of Projects!

by Francismar Cova | March 5, 2025 2:50 PM

We are on our last day of projects. We continue at Mountain View Lutheran Church. We are cleaning and organizing their facilities. Here we are painting the shed. We can't wait to see the final result of our work.
Last Day of Projects!

Thank God!

by Francismar Cova | March 5, 2025 4:47 PM

Amazing job we are doing here. Thank God for our talents.
Thank God!

Campfire

by Francismar Cova | March 5, 2025 9:07 PM

We are having an amazing time tonight in front of our campfire,  which is also our time of worship to God.
Campfire

Red Rocks Amphitheater

by Francismar Cova | March 6, 2025 7:50 AM

We are having our devotional time in the Red Rocks Amphitheater. After seeing the dawn, in a wonderful panoramic view that is beautiful-the creation of God. 

Red Rocks Amphitheater

Casa Bonita

by Francismar Cova | March 6, 2025 4:15 PM

Recreational day is here!

What amazing experience at Casa Bonita

Casa Bonita

Denver Aquarium

by Francismar Cova | March 6, 2025 6:13 PM

We are touring the aquarium in the center of the city of Denver. It has been quite an experience to be able to touch the jellyfish and other fish.
Denver Aquarium

Boulder

by Francismar Cova | March 6, 2025 7:46 PM

It has been an amazing recreation day. 

Boulder

Amazing Leaders

by Francismar Cova | March 6, 2025 7:48 PM

We are grateful for our leaders organizing this mission trip so well!
Amazing Leaders

Last Dinner!

by Francismar Cova | March 6, 2025 7:52 PM

We are at our last dinner together here on our Missionary journey, thankful to God that we can spend time tonight with the congregants of Mountain View Lutheran Church and be able to share our testimonies with them.
Last Dinner!

Praying for Mountain View Lutheran Church

by Francismar Cova | March 6, 2025 8:21 PM

We are grateful to Mountain View Lutheran Church for being our home this week, and we pray for this community 
Praying for Mountain View Lutheran Church

Praying for our Teachers

by Francismar Cova | March 7, 2025 8:03 AM

We have the honor of praying for our teachers and PPM staff.
Praying for our Teachers

For the Memories

by Francismar Cova | March 7, 2025 8:11 AM

We have made many memories in this place.

For the Memories

Donations

by Francismar Cova | March 7, 2025 9:05 AM

We are preparing some donations for the church moms.
Donations

Departing Day

by Francismar Cova | March 7, 2025 9:06 AM

We are sad that our trip is coming to an end.
Departing Day

Snowing

by Francismar Cova | March 7, 2025 9:55 AM

We've been waiting for snow all week
Snowing

Praying for the Pastor

by Francismar Cova | March 7, 2025 10:04 AM

What a great opportunity we have to pray for Pastor Edwin, a warrior of God. Thank God for his life and for the Mountain View Lutheran Church.

Praying for the Pastor

Bye Denver

by Francismar Cova | March 7, 2025 10:05 AM

What amazing week!!

With many emotions, we headed to the Denver airport, not missing our stop at the home of our sister in Christ Bonnie, who has been a blessing to us this week.

Thanks God for this amazing week, for everything we learned and that does not end here, but that we will continue to bless in our community!

Bye Denver

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | March 7, 2025 11:57 PM

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Comments

Jill Lindsey

March 7, 2025 10:24 AM

What an amazing trip and blessing for all involved! Prayers for safe travels.

Jill Lindsey

March 7, 2025 10:24 AM

What an amazing trip and blessing for all involved! Prayers for safe travels.

Deron

March 7, 2025 12:19 AM

Francismar, we are so grateful for all your wonderful updates and pictures. Thank you for investing time and energy into these kids and this community!

Denise (Luke’s mom)

March 2, 2025 4:54 PM

What a great first day!

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