The Pelican Staff!by Cirielle Rodriguez | May 7, 2016 10:49 PM
This is the team of Pelicans serving the team this week!
They are here!by Cirielle Rodriguez | May 8, 2016 12:35 AM
The team has arrived safe and sound in Costa Rica. Here we are all at our orientation meeting.
Youth Serviceby Cirielle Rodriguez | May 8, 2016 12:38 AM
We had the chance to share with the youth of the church tonight. In small groups we shared about how we found Jesus, and the Ticos (that's what Costa Ricans are called) shared their testimonies with us as well.
Fun!by Nathan Norman | May 8, 2016 8:33 AM
We played a game that broke through every language barrier...drawing! It was like a game of telephone, but drawing with your finger on the back of the person in front of you. Lets just say that some people don't know how to draw!
Prayer Walkby Jonathan Alvarez | May 8, 2016 4:59 PM
We got to meet our friend Faustino and pray over his house and land.
Eye Clinicby Jonathan Alvarez | May 9, 2016 11:32 AM
This morning we had our first day of eye clinic at the community of Guayabal. There were lots of smiles as people came and received eye care!
Sunday Church dayby Cirielle Rodriguez | May 9, 2016 3:00 PM
We were honored to be able to worship with the people from Costa Rica! There was so much joy and passion displayed in their worship! We also learned about holiness, and God's desire to draw us closer to Himself.
Testimonies by Cirielle Rodriguez | May 9, 2016 5:44 PM
Nick and Benjamin shared a little bit of what God has done in their lives. It is always a blessing to hear about God's work in people's lives.
The first day of work started!by Cirielle Rodriguez | May 9, 2016 6:01 PM
Today we saw about 105 patients that now see the world very clear! We ended our eye clinic with a prayer station where many people shared their struggles and concerns. It has been a privilege to meet a physical and spiritual need. We are seeing a lot smiles and happy people! Please keep us in your prayers.
Children & Sportsby Nathan Norman | May 9, 2016 11:38 PM
Today we were also able to minister to the children with games, crafts, and a big soccer game too!
Many people! by Cirielle Rodriguez | May 10, 2016 12:55 AM
Today we saw 172 people at the eye clinic. The Good News spreads fast!
They even look great...by Cirielle Rodriguez | May 10, 2016 12:59 AM
while working hard!
Kidsby Cirielle Rodriguez | May 10, 2016 1:08 AM
The little ones also had a great time playing and creating! Jesus loves the little children and we do to!
Chef!by Cirielle Rodriguez | May 10, 2016 1:13 AM
Pastora seems to have found a great assistant in the kitchen! We have been eating great.
The Warriors by Cirielle Rodriguez | May 10, 2016 1:20 AM
The prayer team are the ones who get to finish the work. After they get their physical eyes checked they get their spiritual eyes checked too! Everyone walks out seeing the world clearer.
In the name of Jesusby Jonathan Alvarez | May 10, 2016 12:03 PM
Day 2 of the eye clinic and there were more than 60 people waiting for us this morning. After checking their eyes we got to talk and pray with the patients while we blessed them with glasses and Bibles!
Soccerby Jonathan Alvarez | May 10, 2016 8:13 PM
We played soccer with the kids from Guayabal. After the game we got to pray over them and bless their lives and community.
Nursing homeby Cirielle Rodriguez | May 11, 2016 9:08 AM
We had the chance to clean and spend time with the people living at the Nursing Home. We shared lots of stories, games, and joy!
The Police showed up!by Cirielle Rodriguez | May 11, 2016 9:14 AM
The police have been showing up each day to get their eyes looked at! What a great way to bless the police of this region. The police from over 1 hour away showed up today when they heard they could receive free eye care! They have been so thankful that we would take in all of their officers.
Eye Clinic day 3by Jonathan Alvarez | May 11, 2016 12:24 PM
We are busy with our final day of the eye clinic. As the hundreds of people file through the clinic, it is becoming apparent that the community of Guayabal aren't the only ones being blessed! Our hearts are so full after serving this community!
Before the game!by Cirielle Rodriguez | May 11, 2016 5:11 PM
We are loving the chance to interact with these precious kids!
THE gameby Cirielle Rodriguez | May 11, 2016 5:13 PM
We got enough people on the field to make two fútbol teams. As you can see it is a huge game!
Last day!by Cirielle Rodriguez | May 13, 2016 4:11 PM
And with this we close a nice chapter to begin a new one! We all saw God working, blessing, changing and shining His Glory through us. 500 people came to be blessed by our free eye clinic. The mission trip never ends, but the time in this amazing country has come to an end.
Hasta luego! Y nos vemos pronto!
Goodbye for now. Remember Costa Rica waits for you with open arms!
