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Serving In Costa Rica February 27, 2016 Community: Liberia Staff: Nathan Norman
Bienvenidos!
by Nathan Norman | February 27, 2016 3:07 PM
We all made it safely to Costa Rica! We are now checked into our hotel and getting ready to go meet Pastor Adolfo and the Church.
Also Papa Bob and Grandma Shelley were greeted with some big hugs by Nate's family!
Praying for Pastor Adolfo
by Nathan Norman | February 27, 2016 7:58 PM
After hearing from our host pastor about his testimony, community needs and his call to ministry, we spent time praying over Pastor Adolfo.
Setting the Stage with Prayer
by Nathan Norman | February 27, 2016 8:02 PM
We were able to take a prayer walk around San Raphael and see the community that we will be working with. God has great plans in store for this community!
Teaching Time
by Nathan Norman | February 28, 2016 10:57 AM
Pastor Shelley taught this morning about the 10 Keys of Effective Prayer!
Testimonies
by Nathan Norman | February 28, 2016 11:01 AM
We were able to worship with and share our testimonies with the church this morning. There is no language barrier in worship when Jesus is the center!
Praying for Healing
by Nathan Norman | February 28, 2016 2:54 PM
We had the opportunity to pray for a sister in the church who had a brain tumor and just completed her 5th surgery. Jesus is our healer!
Grocery Shopping
by Nathan Norman | February 28, 2016 2:56 PM
After church we went shopping to be able to bless 20 families with groceries. We will be delivering the groceries Monday - Wednesday. Pray with us for this amazing opportunity to share the Gospel!
Bags are ready!
by Nathan Norman | February 28, 2016 2:58 PM
The 20 bags of groceries and toiletry items are packed and ready to be given out!
Worship & Word
by Nathan Norman | February 28, 2016 9:11 PM
We had an incredible time of worshipping with our new Costa Rican family tonight. By the end of the day we all had shared our testimonies. Pastor Bob preached on "Good versus God" followed by a time of praying for people for healing! We are all tired and going to get some sleep. Tomorrow starts out painting project and Food Delivery!
Paint!
by Nathan Norman | February 29, 2016 11:52 AM
The church is transforming as we put the first coat of sealant on the concrete walls. Tomorrow we add the color!
Food Ministry!
by Nathan Norman | February 29, 2016 4:29 PM
Today we took our first 7 bags of toiletries and groceries to families in the community. We could see God's hand upon each home that we entered. They eagerly received prayer for their needs.
2 Salvations!
by Nathan Norman | February 29, 2016 4:33 PM
We had just left our last home this afternoon when we were asked to return.
Two young women asked us to come back to their home so that they could receive Jesus as their Savior! We are overjoyed to have two new sisters in the family of God!
Coming Alive
by Nathan Norman | March 1, 2016 1:04 PM
It's great to watch a church structure come alive. As we began painting today you could literally see this building becoming a lighthouse to the community. Now the walls match the joy that we have been experiencing all week!
Spreading the Love
by Nathan Norman | March 1, 2016 3:08 PM
We were honored to visit in homes this afternoon sharing the love of Jesus. We were able to pray for healing, restored relationships, family, jobs and much more! What a wonderful day God blessed us with!
Painting Project Finished!
by Nathan Norman | March 2, 2016 12:07 PM
The inside of the church is now all painted! We worked really hard and had a lot of fun doing it!
Grocery Ministry
by Nathan Norman | March 2, 2016 3:27 PM
We delivered the last of our groceries today. We have been blessed to be received so warmly. We have loved being able to pray for the families and needs represented.
Ministering WITH the Church!
by Nathan Norman | March 2, 2016 3:31 PM
One of the blessings of this week has been ministering alongside of the local Church. From painting to going door-to-door, we linked arms with the local Church!
by Nathan Norman | March 2, 2016 10:15 PM
This evening we shared our Goodbyes but we already told the Church that we will be back again. It was such a sweet time tonight seeing people that we had ministered to! The church was full with joy and love tonight! Part of our hearts will forever be in Costa Rica.
Final Day!
by Nathan Norman | March 3, 2016 9:30 PM
Today we had our recreation day at Tamarindo Beach. We enjoyed the ocean, good food and souvenir shopping. Tomorrow we are up very early while Pastors Bob and Shelley stay in Costa Rica for a few more days spending time with their family.
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Jason
March 1, 2016 10:49 AM
May the Lord speak to you in great ways as you serve His people! Thanks for your love and service!
Steve Plew
February 29, 2016 9:49 PM
May God Bless you and make you a BLESSing to others!
Anna Morgan
February 29, 2016 9:11 AM
Praying for you guys!!!!!
Moe Potter
February 27, 2016 6:09 PM
Wish I were there with you guys! I hope your mission is as rewarding for you as mine was for me! Can't wait to come back next year! God Bless you all!
From our hometown of Minneapolis to the island of Puerto Rico, USA mission trips are diverse in service opportunities, cultural experiences, and community needs.
