New Covenant Christian School Class of 2025
Serving In Belize
May 18, 2025
Community: Orange Walk
Partner: Orange Walk Nazarene
Staff: Burton Brooks, Marion Blease, Melissa Castillo
Arrival Day
by Melissa Castillo | May 18, 2025 8:48 PM
We made it to Belize safe and sound today! We enjoyed a delicious lunch, then traveled to Orange Walk where we met Pastor and his wife. We're so excited about what God has in store for us this week.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord," plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Day 1 of School Visit
by Melissa Castillo | May 20, 2025 7:51 AM
Today we went to visit a school in the village of San Pablo. We met the students and teachers. We all enjoyed the songs, stories and playing together.

Painting Ministry
by Melissa Castillo | May 20, 2025 7:53 AM

Day 1 of Kids Ministry
by Melissa Castillo | May 20, 2025 7:57 AM

Rec Day
by Melissa Castillo | May 20, 2025 2:33 PM
Today we had the opportunity to visit the Mayan temple called Altun Ha. We loved learning about the ancient Mayans.

Packing the Blessing Bags
by Melissa Castillo | May 20, 2025 5:51 PM
Today, we prepared blessing bags for distribution to families in the Orange Walk community. We prayed over each bag, asking for blessings upon the recipient families.

Food Distribution
by Melissa Castillo | May 20, 2025 6:09 PM

Day 2 of Kids Ministry
by Melissa Castillo | May 20, 2025 8:25 PM

Day 2 Visiting the School
by Melissa Castillo | May 21, 2025 2:13 PM
We had a lot of fun with the kids at the School of San Pablo. They were so happy to see us back.

Day 2 Food Distribution
by Melissa Castillo | May 21, 2025 6:50 PM
Our food distribution today was a truly powerful and heart-touching experience. We listened to the stories of the families we met and had the privilege of praying with them.

Day 3 Kids Ministry
by Melissa Castillo | May 21, 2025 10:39 PM
Our kids' ministry was a huge success today, with over 35 children participating! We dove into the story of Jonah and the big fish, and also enjoyed activities like soccer, coloring, and singing.

Night Service
by Melissa Castillo | May 21, 2025 10:54 PM
We all had an amazing time with the family at the Nazarene church, enjoying worship, testimonies, and prayer together.

Last Day Painting
by Melissa Castillo | May 22, 2025 6:45 PM
On our final day of ministry, we had the privilege of completing the painting of the Nazarene church.

Last Day of Kids Ministry
by Melissa Castillo | May 22, 2025 8:57 PM
"Kids' Ministry was incredibly successful today! It was heartwarming to see the joy on the faces of the new friends we met this week. Our story for the day was 'The Parable of the Prodigal Son. It's not a goodbye, it's a see soon.

Last Day of Food Distribution
by Melissa Castillo | May 22, 2025 9:01 PM

Farewell Dinner
by Melissa Castillo | May 22, 2025 9:32 PM

Departure Day
by Melissa Castillo | May 24, 2025 11:36 AM
Our last day in the beautiful country of Belize was today. We loved every minute! We've made some family we'll miss, but it's not goodbye, it's 'see you soon'.

Continue Your Impact
by Praying Pelican Missions | May 24, 2025 11:57 PM
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Stacy Keller
May 19, 2025 5:23 AM
How awesome! Thank you NCCS team for the update and pictures! Believing for great things this week!!