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Coastal Christian High School

Serving In Costa Rica
February 12, 2025
Community: Pacífico central
Partner: Casa Restauracion Manantial de Vida , Iglesia Cristiana Monte de Dios
Staff: Jonathan Alvarez, Maikel Pineda, Laura Vasquez, Cristian Castro, Jafet Nunez, Nazaret Sibaja, Zoe Pérez

We Made it to Costa Rica!

by Zoe Pérez | February 12, 2025 4:22 PM

Hi, everyone! We made it safe and sound to Costa Rica! Right now we are heading to our home for this week!

We Made it to Costa Rica!

Meeting our Costa Rican Family Again!

by Zoe Pérez | February 12, 2025 8:07 PM

We finally made it to Loma Abajo! We are so excited to meet again our family and give them hugs! 


Meeting our Costa Rican Family Again!

Construction Team

by Zoe Pérez | February 13, 2025 9:15 AM

Good morning everyone! This is our construction team this morning. This week we are working on Pastor's house. We are building the fence in the front yard and working on the septic tanks! 

Construction Team

Grocery Shopping

by Zoe Pérez | February 13, 2025 9:55 AM

We just went grocery shopping to get all the supplies that we need for food distribution! We are blessing some families from the community with bags of food and we prayed that God provides for them not only physically but spiritually too!!! 

Grocery Shopping

Construction in Vasconia

by Zoe Pérez | February 13, 2025 11:52 AM

The team in Vasconia is spreading the dirt over all the temple that's being built. We are excited to being part of this project! 


Construction in Vasconia

Loma Abajo Food Distribution

by Zoe Pérez | February 13, 2025 12:01 PM

We took some time to prepare all the bags that we'll be delivering this week, and also we prayed for them and the families that will receive them! 

Loma Abajo Food Distribution

Vasconia Food Distribution

by Zoe Pérez | February 13, 2025 12:04 PM

We were also preparing some bags of food for the community in Vasconia! We prayed also for the families of that community for God to bless them! 
Vasconia Food Distribution

Visiting the Families

by Zoe Pérez | February 13, 2025 12:17 PM

We had the opportunity to visit some families from Loma Abajo, and we visited Pablo and Mayela. It was a great to catch up with them!!!  

Visiting the Families

Loma Abajo Women's Ministry

by Zoe Pérez | February 13, 2025 6:27 PM

This afternoon Elisa was sharing about how Jesus is Lord even over sickness, and we also painted some bags and decorated journals. It was an amazing time with the ladies of the community!

Loma Abajo Women's Ministry

VBS at School

by Zoe Pérez | February 14, 2025 12:45 PM

This morning part of the team went to the school near the church. We were sharing Luke 5:18-25. We also did some crafts and games. It was so fun! 

VBS at School

Pastor's House Construction Project

by Zoe Pérez | February 14, 2025 12:50 PM

Today we continue working on the drain for the septic tanks. We were digging not only for the drain but for the columns of the fence. All the work is almost done!!! 
Pastor's House Construction Project

Jesus is Lord over Nature

by Zoe Pérez | February 15, 2025 7:41 AM

Yesterday at VBS we shared two stories. The first one was "Jesus calms the storm" and the other one was "Jesus feeds 5000." We also did some crafts and games. It was so much fun!!!

Jesus is Lord over Nature

Food Distribution

by Zoe Pérez | February 15, 2025 7:44 AM

Yesterday we also had the opportunity to visit more families from the community. It was such a blessing for us being able to meet, pray and bless all those families. 
Food Distribution

Team Meeting

by Zoe Pérez | February 15, 2025 7:47 AM

Last night we went to the ice cream shop and had our team meeting there. Caleb and Ella shared a devotional with all the team and we also shared our highlights from the day. It was s great time! 

Team Meeting

Food Distribution

by Zoe Pérez | February 16, 2025 9:02 AM

Yesterday we had the opportunity to continue visiting more families. It's a pleasure to meet them and know their stories. We love to be able to pray for them!!! 

Food Distribution

Watermelon Stop

by Zoe Pérez | February 16, 2025 9:04 AM

While we were doing food distribution yesterday, we went by a watermelon plantation and they gave us some watermelons. We made a stop to eat watermelon and get some energy to continue doing ministry. 
Watermelon Stop

Wedding Day

by Zoe Pérez | February 16, 2025 9:12 AM

Yesterday we had the opportunity to go to pastor Daniel son's wedding. It was such a pleasure to us to be there. Mrs. Lecci was in charge of the toast and she made it amazing!!! It was so much fun and so beautiful!!! 

Wedding Day

Connected in Prayer

by Nazaret Sibaja | February 16, 2025 8:45 PM

Before our last Sunday service together, the Vasconia team spent time praying over the sacred ground of the future sanctuary of “Monte de Dios.”

We offered prayers that Jesus would be the foundational rock of the ministry in Vasconia. 

Connected in Prayer

Sunday Service

by Nazaret Sibaja | February 16, 2025 8:54 PM

This morning two churches alongside the mission team worshipped together singing songs in Spanish, hearing testimonies from students and staff and an inspiring message from Josh. 

It was wonderful to see the body of Christ together! 

Sunday Service

Home Dedication

by Nazaret Sibaja | February 16, 2025 9:07 PM

In the afternoon we had a great time of fellowship with the Pastor, his wife and the leaders from Loma Abajo. 

Chris shared a very wonderful message of the importance of having a place to rest and we took a time where we dedicated this home to God and prayed for blessing over it.

Home Dedication

See You Soon Service

by Zoe Pérez | February 17, 2025 10:01 PM

After an awesome day at the beach we had a great time with our sisters and brothers from Costa Rica. It is always hard to say goodbye but we hope that for some of us it will be a see you soon! 

See You Soon Service

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | February 18, 2025 11:57 PM

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Nina Harrison

February 18, 2025 10:08 AM

It has been so wonderful to read and see photos of the work that God is doing through the students!! Praying for all as you travel back home! ??

Vanessa Grady

February 18, 2025 12:41 AM

Prayers for safe travels home. We can't wait to hear all about this mission. We are so proud of you! Thank you PPM and CCHS for taking great care of our children!!! ♥️💒🇨🇷

Helen A Dowd

February 17, 2025 1:13 PM

Praying for your safe travel home. I am also Praying that God will continually bless your hands for participating in the ministry field.

Praying for your safe travel back home. ??

February 17, 2025 1:08 PM

Believing God will continually bless the works of your hand while you wholeheartedly serve others in the feels of

Sarah West

February 17, 2025 8:05 AM

It gives me such Joy to receive these updates and be able to see how Beautifully you all are sharing the Love of Christ!♥️

Dana Fowler

February 15, 2025 11:05 PM

So amazing to watch the Lord working through all of you!

Maryee Jones

February 15, 2025 6:23 AM

I love that you are getting this amazing experience to travel and serve! I hope you are having the best time! I’m so proud of you 💓💞💖💗

Chelsea Stabile

February 14, 2025 5:37 PM

Love these updates and seeing how you all are embracing this time. Miss you!

Heather Sznurkowski

February 14, 2025 3:46 PM

I love that everyone gets to see how amazing, kind, generous, loving, and hardworking all my kiddos are! So proud of you guys! Love and miss you ♥️ Sznurk

Stephanie Webster

February 14, 2025 1:49 PM

Love seeing the smiles all around. Praying for y'all!

Vanessa Grady

February 14, 2025 5:05 AM

Happy Valentine's Day!!! We love and miss you. Continue to show the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through service. Have a wonderful day and enjoy every moment of this mission.

Culotta

February 13, 2025 9:45 PM

Love seeing these pictures and reading about all the ways you are serving the Lord! Praying for you everyday…can’t wait to hear all about it next week.

Wendy Williams

February 13, 2025 7:51 PM

Praying for a safe and productive week.

Montica Miller

February 13, 2025 7:11 PM

So proud of you all. I am praying the Lord does mighty things in and through you while you serve the precious people of Costa Rica.

Pamela Mason

February 13, 2025 10:50 AM

Glad to hear you all made it safe and sound! Have a great trip!

Linwood Nesbitt

February 12, 2025 8:59 PM

Praise God for traveling Grace

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