We spent about 20 days out "there". We spent time in a small town called Tilaran. This was a lot of fun because Rebeca, a girl from our team, is from this town. We were spoiled a lot by her parents. Image outreach in Fort Wayne, hmm... We were involved in a lot of the church activities here as well: youth nights, church, we were also a part of an English church service (since there are a lot of retired English speakers in this area). My favorite time was when we were involved in a service the church had in the plaza on Halloween. Even though it's not a national holiday for the locals they still celebrate, so the church had a service in the gazebo. We shared a drama and a testimony.
I think our time spent in Monte Verde was over all my favorite time. This is a small tourist town. We spent our mornings downtown sharing the love of God in any sort of form possible. Free hugs, worship, served Gallo Pinto to taxi drivers and anyone else on the street, free cookies. We were able to build relationships pretty easily. A couple people were even confused about seeing a mixed group of foreigners and Costa Ricans giving and loving. In the afternoons we had a team devotion (it rains every afternoon and is freezing) and at night were involved in the church services. I loved this time.
My Familia Rara (Weird/Strange family)that's what we call our group. I'm going to miss them soooo much.
Making cookies :)
Spending time with youth.
Almost every town we stayed in we've been spoiled by the locals. They have a true grasp on the meaning of humility. Virginia has blessed us immensely.
Serving Pinto and Hugs
Our whole team got sick :(
Students from the University we spent time with one morning
Abrazos Gratiz
2 comments:
Too much fun! And here I thought you were working....
Glad to see that you are keeping up with your cookie-making skills:) Can't wait to hug you!!
Love,
Aunter
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