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Tree of Life

Serving In Costa Rica
March 14, 2025
Community: Sarapiqui
Partner: Iglesia Vida Nueva
Staff: Erik Gonzalez, Laura Vasquez, Jeric Montealto

Staff of the week

by Jeric Montealto | March 15, 2025 2:40 PM

Laura, Erik and Jeric are gonna be serving alongside us. 

Staff of the week

¡Costa Rica we are here!

by Jeric Montealto | March 15, 2025 2:43 PM

We made it Ticos, we are so happy, so willing to serve and so eager to hear God’s voice. 
¡Costa Rica we are here!

Made it to Vida Nueva Church

by Jeric Montealto | March 15, 2025 8:20 PM

So happy to be here at our house for this week, we enjoyed a really good lunch. 
Made it to Vida Nueva Church

Grocery shopping

by Jeric Montealto | March 15, 2025 8:24 PM

After lunch we went to the supermarket and got all the groceries we need for the families we are going to visit this week. 
Grocery shopping

Praying for the families

by Jeric Montealto | March 15, 2025 8:31 PM

We believe in God’s purpose, so when we pray for the families that we’ll be visiting we are truly sure that He will guide us to bless the people in all the ways we can as instruments in His hands. 
Praying for the families

God’s word

by Jeric Montealto | March 15, 2025 8:38 PM

Today’s word was based in John 15:15-17 and it tells us that God has called us friends cause He loves us, He trusts us and He believes we are able to be fruitful honoring His name.

God’s word

Meeting time

by Jeric Montealto | March 15, 2025 9:33 PM

We wrapped the day having a meeting, sharing the itinerary for tomorrow and thanking God for the good day we had. 

Meeting time

Getting ready for Sunday’s service

by Jeric Montealto | March 16, 2025 10:20 AM

Praying and getting ready for the service, placing everything in God’s hands. 

Getting ready for Sunday’s service

God’s word part 2

by Jeric Montealto | March 16, 2025 6:31 PM

This morning we talked about the peace that comes only from God by spending time with Him, being grateful, praying and being silent when He talks to us.

God’s word part 2

Sunday school

by Jeric Montealto | March 16, 2025 6:44 PM

We were so excited to share with the kids this morning, we talked about the tree of life and we made a handcraft to represent the fruits of the Spirit. 
Sunday school

Worship time

by Jeric Montealto | March 16, 2025 6:52 PM

To end this incredible service in the morning we had a worship time, we sang a couple of songs in spanish so the locals could join us, we felt the Holy Spirit and enjoyed a lot being together. 
Worship time

Boat tour

by Jeric Montealto | March 16, 2025 8:09 PM

So excited pastor Gerardo invited us to be in this tour, we could see some animals and enjoy God’s creation.

Boat tour

Sports ministry Day #1

by Jeric Montealto | March 16, 2025 8:21 PM

This afternoon we had so much fun in this recreational area, we played soccer and volleyball. 
Sports ministry Day #1

Painting Project!

by Erik Gonzalez | March 17, 2025 10:23 PM

We started today with the painting project. After the flooding here last year, so much water affected the metal and paint on the concrete walls. Half of the group stayed at church to get as much done as possible during these days of ministry. 

Painting Project!

Food distribution Day #1

by Jeric Montealto | March 17, 2025 11:14 PM

First day of this amazing ministry and what a way to start, we met Jeanete and she told us about her testimony and encouraged us to live for Jesus and serve with all our heart. 

Food distribution Day #1

Trying new things

by Jeric Montealto | March 17, 2025 11:20 PM

We got to visit one of the houses and we could try cacao for first time, was so sweet and we enjoyed the way the locals invited us to try something new from their trees. 
Trying new things

Sports’ ministry Day #2

by Jeric Montealto | March 17, 2025 11:44 PM

After construction and food distribution we spent some time at the recreational park in the afternoon, we played soccer with the folks and we invited them to the church. 
Sports’ ministry Day #2

Food distribution day #2

by Jeric Montealto | March 19, 2025 10:30 AM

Yesterday this beautiful lady of 80 years old shared us about her life and her family, she has 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, she is still married and happy, she was so excited to welcome us and really grateful for being listened.  

Food distribution day #2

Construction project day #2

by Jeric Montealto | March 19, 2025 10:39 AM

While food distribution was happening we had a half of the team still painting the outside part of the classroom. 
Construction project day #2

Sports Ministry Day #3

by Jeric Montealto | March 19, 2025 7:11 PM

Yesterday’s evening we had our last day of sports, besides soccer and volleyball we were doing some crafts and face painting. 
Sports Ministry Day #3

Food distribution Day #3

by Jeric Montealto | March 19, 2025 7:43 PM

Today we had our last day of ministry and we took advantage of the time! We visited Isidro, we had a great time with him and he brought the guitar and we could sing with him. 
Food distribution Day #3

Fun Activity!

by Erik Gonzalez | March 20, 2025 7:16 AM

We did a white water reafting tour in Sarapiqui, It was such a fun activity we enjoyed our day off of ministry! 
Fun Activity!

Good Bye Time!

by Erik Gonzalez | March 20, 2025 7:20 AM

With the goodbye service full of hugs and tears we ended a week of blessings from our God! 

Good Bye Time!

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | March 20, 2025 11:57 PM

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Comments

Terri Fraser

March 16, 2025 9:14 AM

Praying for you all each day! Love the pics

Eman shehata

March 15, 2025 3:04 PM

Thanks,have a great time

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