Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church

Hey y’all, this week’s staff is Erik, Joel and Kimberly. We can’t wait to work with you all!

YES!! We made it to Costa Rica! We are so excited to be here and we can’t wait to witness the miracles God is going to do!

We went to the supermarket to buy everything we needed for the food distribution ministry. We packed the bags, and at the end we prayed for the 10 families we will be visiting this week.

We are excited to see what the Lord has in store for us!

We started the day helping Pastor Gerardo with a project that as a church helps them to cover payments like electricity, water and several more. It was a blessing and so fun to learn and be help!

Also today was River Day where we definitely had a great time! We could see some howler monkeys, different kinds of birds, a turtle and a Caiman. It was incredible to have had that opportunity!

This morning we finished the construction project. We are so glad that with our help, the local church was able to deliver 40 concrete panels to one of the customers they have! It was a real blessing and also fun to learn the entire process of how to make them!

After a great time with Pastor Gerardo and his wife, Idalia, we learned a lot about them and how God has guided them from the beginning to where they are, and continues to take care of them today. We ended the meeting praying for them.

This morning we visited the local school, and it was great to spend time with the lovely kids there. We played games and made a craft for them.

A couple of times, we have been able to visit families in the community and not only hear their testimonies but also pray for them that God will continue to be the center of their homes and families!

Last night we had an opportunity to share with the local church some favorite moments and things about our time in Sarapiqui. At the end, they all prayed for us!

The local church surprised us with a heartfelt video capturing so many special moments from our time in Sarapiqui. It showed us serving together across different ministries, while also reminding us of all the joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories we shared along the way. It was truly one of the highlights of the night. That brought smiles, laughter, and even a few tears as we reflected on how meaningful those moments were together.

What a great time we had in our last day in Costa Rica! We went to La fortuna for our Rec Day where we could have the opportunity to do some hiking, paddle boarding and Kayak in the biological reserve! We enjoyed a lot!