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Coastal Christian High School

Serving In Costa Rica
January 7, 2026
Community: Pacífico central
Partner: Casa Restauracion Manantial de Vida
Staff: Jonathan Alvarez, Fiorella Villafuerte, Ishi Vega, Laura Vasquez, Jeric Montealto

The PPM Staff

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 7, 2026 4:42 PM

This is our staff for the week.

Erick, Fio, Laura and Jeric will be serving with us this week as we minister the community in Loma Abajo.

The PPM Staff

Costa Rica, We are Back!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 7, 2026 4:46 PM

We made it to Costa Rica safe and sound this afternoon. We had a wonderful flight but also a a delicious first meal back here. We can’t wait to start serving and leading others to Jesus in Loma Abajo alongside Pastor Daniel.

Costa Rica, We are Back!

Grocery Shopping

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 8, 2026 5:23 PM

We went to the supermarket to get everything for the food distribution ministry we will have this week! We will be able to bless 30 families in the community of Loma Abajo. We can’t wait to visit the families and pray over them.

Grocery Shopping

Parking Lot

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 8, 2026 5:34 PM

We started one of the construction projects for this week. We are helping Pastor Daniel spread the dirt to get the new parking lot done! We will also start working on the second floor of the church building

Parking Lot

We are the Salt!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 8, 2026 5:53 PM

This afternoon we spent time with the ladies from the community. Over 25 ladies came to our time to be reminded about us being the salt of the world! We are precious and the Lord loves us deeply!

We are the Salt!

Kids Ministry

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 8, 2026 5:58 PM

We had a blast with the kids this afternoon. We sang songs, colored and learned how we are the salt of the world and we give taste to the world in the way we share God’s love to others

Kids Ministry

Soccer Time

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 8, 2026 6:01 PM

We finished our day with a game time at the plaza! We played soccer, spent more time with the kids and had so much fun together!

Soccer Time

Food Distribution Ministry

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 9, 2026 7:46 PM

We visited about 6 families during our food distribution ministry. We heard their stories where God was faithful and prayed over them for their spiritual needs. We know the Lord is good and He remains the same.

Food Distribution Ministry

Construction Site

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 9, 2026 7:47 PM

We kept working on the parking lot this morning. We leveled up the dirt and threw some rocks away so we can move to another part of what it will be the parking lot for the church.

Construction Site

Women’s Ministry

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 9, 2026 7:49 PM

This afternoon, we shared with the women about the Light of the World. We reminded the ladies that we are all a light that needs to shine in our communities, churches, and at home.

Women’s Ministry

The Light of the World

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 9, 2026 7:50 PM

In the same way, we had a blast with the kids learning of how to be a light. We made a craft where we were reminded that we shine for Jesus, and we had so much fun with the games and spending time with them.

The Light of the World

Soccer Time

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 9, 2026 7:52 PM

We had a blast one more time at the plaza! We ran and laughed with the kids. We had an amazing time.

Soccer Time

Grocery Delivery

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 10, 2026 9:41 PM

We visited 9 families this morning to deliver more groceries and to pray over them. It has been a blessing to us to get to meet these families and hear their stories while blessing them with some encouragement

Grocery Delivery

The Light and the Salt

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 10, 2026 9:54 PM

We had a wonderful time in our last day with the women. We were reminded of how we need to be the light and the salt of the world in our homes, our neighbors, communities and life.

The Light and the Salt

Kids Ministry

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 10, 2026 10:07 PM

We had a blast with the kids this afternoon. We had games and a craft, but we also learned a lot about how we can be the light and the salt of the world! We encourage the kids to shine the light of Jesus wherever they go!

Kids Ministry

Celebration in Heaven

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 10, 2026 10:14 PM

We visited some families this afternoon to share the gospel. We had the opportunity to bless each family with a word of prayer and we are happy because three people accepted Jesus! There is a celebration in Heaven!

Celebration in Heaven

Last Day of Construction

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 10, 2026 10:21 PM

In our last day of construction, we were able to work on the parking lot again! We moved new dirt into another part and it is looking great.

Last Day of Construction

Youth Night

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 10, 2026 10:24 PM

We had an amazing time at the youth night this evening. We had games, worship and Riley shared the word about David and Goliath. She reminded us that we need to listen to God’s voice instead of listening to the world.

We had a time of fellowship and prayer, and we end it is sharing the food together! It was a wonderful time

Youth Night

Let’s Rejoice Together

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 11, 2026 7:19 PM

Three groups: Two Churches and a High School worshipping the Lord together. One body in Christ. This Sunday service was a taste of Heaven!! We danced in the presence of the Lord

Let’s Rejoice Together

Testimonies

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 11, 2026 7:24 PM

We had 6 amazing and very brave students whose lives have been changing and they have been growing in Jesus! They shared with the church how God has been changing their lives.

Pastor Daniel prayed over them as they keep growing in Jesus!

Testimonies

A Renewed Affection

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 11, 2026 7:40 PM

Pastor Joshua shared the word this morning.

He reminded us that our relationship with God must give us a renewed affection and that we are free from the legalistic obedience of the law.

A Renewed Affection

Fellowship Time

by Fiorella Villafuerte | January 11, 2026 7:48 PM

We spent our afternoon in La Vasconia. There, we had a wonderful time at the soccer field, we played with the kids, grabbed snacks, and ended our time with a delicious meal and a time of fellowship at the church in La Vasconia with Pastor Nelson.

Fellowship Time

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Comments

Vanessa Grady

January 11, 2026 3:14 PM

We are so proud of you all! Please know that we are continually praying for the mission and safe travels back home. These pictures are beautiful, can't wait to see more. Continue to Lift Jesus Higher through your service!!!

Danielle A.

January 10, 2026 9:27 PM

🙌🏻 love all the updates and pictures! Praying for you all!🤍

George

January 10, 2026 8:03 AM

A great start for 2026. Praying for your ministry.

Michael and Mary Short

January 10, 2026 7:08 AM

We are praying for your trip, that all 70 of you grow closer to the Lord, you figure out your individual purpose there, that you don’t get splinters building AND that you don’t get smoked by the little kids playing soccer. Marissa said all them were miniature Olympic soccer athletes. Micah don’t forget to tell Mathis that you are her baby brother and hug him for her.

Melanie Pound

January 9, 2026 7:50 PM

Love seeing these pix and updates! Praying for y’all

Muffin

January 8, 2026 7:02 PM

This is awesome! So thankful for the leaders and for the great, faithful group of young people!

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