If you read the previous post you would know how quickly the Lord allowed us to put this all together. We would not have been able to do it without the help of our faithful servants...we so appreciate them.
We would like to share some of the photos with you by clicking on this link. It will bring you to the Calvary Chapel Pura Vida Facebook page that has the "album" of photos from the event. You do not need to be a Facebook member to view the pictures, and hope you will enjoy seeing them. The program included a show presented by an "evangelistic" group of clowns. What an interesting way to present the gospel!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=35962&id=136273933060341&l=417a952cc8
Our first Christmas service will be Christmas evening at 5:00 P.M. We are so excited about what the new year may hold for CCPV, and look forward to the hand of God working mightily on behalf of Costa Rica.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Let's Get Ready
Here are some of our faithful Foundations class members wrapping presents and preparing for an event we will be holding December 19th. The Lord put this all together for sure.
A couple of weeks ago a young man named Luis from the Spanish congregation came to Geiner and told him he wanted to buy a couple of presents for children who might not have anything for Christmas. Geiner was so encouraged by him, and said that he would be able to find some families who do not have the means to buy presents for their children. It has been such a blessing to watch Luis grow in his walk with the Lord over the past three months. Geiner expected him to buy two or three presents…he showed up with 17!!!
In the meantime, Dora, one of the students in the Foundations class, asked Geiner if we knew of any needy families that could be blessed with some toys for their children. Her son is a member of an organization that provides toys for families in need each year, and Dora thought about us immediately.
So here we are with promises of over 40 toys…we felt the Lord was directing us to have a small Christmas event to bless some children who might not be getting Christmas presents because of economic hardship.
Sunday, December 19th Calvary Chapel Pura Vida will be hosting about 40 children and their parents for a Christmas program, complete with face painting, and goodies. And to top it off, there will be a show presented by two “evangelical” clowns that present the gospel in such a way that it is relevant for children and adults. We can’t wait to see how the Lord will use all of this!
A couple of weeks ago a young man named Luis from the Spanish congregation came to Geiner and told him he wanted to buy a couple of presents for children who might not have anything for Christmas. Geiner was so encouraged by him, and said that he would be able to find some families who do not have the means to buy presents for their children. It has been such a blessing to watch Luis grow in his walk with the Lord over the past three months. Geiner expected him to buy two or three presents…he showed up with 17!!!
In the meantime, Dora, one of the students in the Foundations class, asked Geiner if we knew of any needy families that could be blessed with some toys for their children. Her son is a member of an organization that provides toys for families in need each year, and Dora thought about us immediately.
So here we are with promises of over 40 toys…we felt the Lord was directing us to have a small Christmas event to bless some children who might not be getting Christmas presents because of economic hardship.
Sunday, December 19th Calvary Chapel Pura Vida will be hosting about 40 children and their parents for a Christmas program, complete with face painting, and goodies. And to top it off, there will be a show presented by two “evangelical” clowns that present the gospel in such a way that it is relevant for children and adults. We can’t wait to see how the Lord will use all of this!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Two Languages…Two Cultures…One Church
On November 14th the Spanish and English congregations came together for a bilingual service, followed by a “pot luck” luncheon. The message was in our continuing series through Ephesians, with Geiner alternating between the two languages.
We had an interesting morning because we arrived at the church and found that there was no power. They were working in the neighborhood, and power would be off until 4:00 p.m., well after our service and luncheon were over.
This presented an interesting set of circumstances…no projector for worship, no MP3 player for music, and only the battery left on the laptop for Geiner to refer to for the message. So we went into “creative” mode, and would not give ground to the enemy. We always back-up the message on our memory stick, so Geiner and a brother from church found a place that has a generator to print out the bulletins and the message. With that taken care of, the music would have to suffice with the piano player and hymnals…however; we only had one hymnal in Spanish. But God…don’t you just love that phrase “But God”…He is so faithful, and Edwin, who leads the hymns for the English service, just happened to be familiar with a Spanish hymn that everyone would know, and also a song, which he was able to play on the piano, that everyone knew as well. So worship was covered.
Now we just needed a plan to cook the hot dogs….yes hot dogs! We had decided that hot dogs would be the easiest since we could boil a big pot, and have the congregants bring chips, salads, drinks, and desserts. But having an electric range/oven at the church did not help the cooking process! So other members sprung into action, and the restaurant two doors down from the church operates with gas, and was glad to boil the pots of hot dogs for us. So needless to say…the Lord was glorified in the praises and fellowship of His people.
We would like to share some pictures from that day, as we praise our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His never-ending care for His church.
READY FOR WORSHIP
EDWIN LEADING A HYMN
REMEMBERING A SONG AT THE PIANO
THE CONGREGATION FOLLOWS ALONG
GEINER SHARING THE MESSAGE
READY TO EAT
SERVING EACH OTHER
BREAKING BREAD TOGETHER
SWEET FELLOWSHIP
FYI…the laptop battery did run out mid-service, but Geiner was able to refer to his paper notes, and not skip a beat!
Therefore I will give thanks to You, O Lord...And sing praises to Your name. Psalm 18:49
We had an interesting morning because we arrived at the church and found that there was no power. They were working in the neighborhood, and power would be off until 4:00 p.m., well after our service and luncheon were over.
This presented an interesting set of circumstances…no projector for worship, no MP3 player for music, and only the battery left on the laptop for Geiner to refer to for the message. So we went into “creative” mode, and would not give ground to the enemy. We always back-up the message on our memory stick, so Geiner and a brother from church found a place that has a generator to print out the bulletins and the message. With that taken care of, the music would have to suffice with the piano player and hymnals…however; we only had one hymnal in Spanish. But God…don’t you just love that phrase “But God”…He is so faithful, and Edwin, who leads the hymns for the English service, just happened to be familiar with a Spanish hymn that everyone would know, and also a song, which he was able to play on the piano, that everyone knew as well. So worship was covered.
Now we just needed a plan to cook the hot dogs….yes hot dogs! We had decided that hot dogs would be the easiest since we could boil a big pot, and have the congregants bring chips, salads, drinks, and desserts. But having an electric range/oven at the church did not help the cooking process! So other members sprung into action, and the restaurant two doors down from the church operates with gas, and was glad to boil the pots of hot dogs for us. So needless to say…the Lord was glorified in the praises and fellowship of His people.
We would like to share some pictures from that day, as we praise our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His never-ending care for His church.
READY FOR WORSHIP
EDWIN LEADING A HYMN
REMEMBERING A SONG AT THE PIANO
THE CONGREGATION FOLLOWS ALONG
GEINER SHARING THE MESSAGE
READY TO EAT
SERVING EACH OTHER
BREAKING BREAD TOGETHER
SWEET FELLOWSHIP FYI…the laptop battery did run out mid-service, but Geiner was able to refer to his paper notes, and not skip a beat!
Therefore I will give thanks to You, O Lord...And sing praises to Your name. Psalm 18:49
Friday, November 5, 2010
Prayers for Our Little Country
Imagine that Wednesday was a normal day in your life. You may have gone to work, or dropped off your children at school and returned to your home to do your daily chores. Dinner was simple, yet the family was together and continued to enjoy the evening. You went to sleep with expectations for the following day…and then about 2:00 A.M….
We are experiencing the height of “rainy season” here in Costa Rica. It began around April, and we were told that October and November the amount of rainfall would double that which had already fallen in the previous six months. That was hard to fathom, but yesterday’s news brought the grim reality to light.
The rain continues, and hampers the rescue efforts for the families lost, and those who are awaiting news of their loved ones. Please pray for Costa Rica…for the families whose loved ones were victims of the deluge, for those who have lost what little property they had, for the neighborhoods devastated by these storms, and for the rescuers who are so diligently working to rescue those lost or evacuating.
The president of Costa Rica has declared days of “National Mourning”. Our prayer is that all seek refuge in the only source of peace and comfort that can calm the storm of tragedy and sorrow…our precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
“…if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
We are experiencing the height of “rainy season” here in Costa Rica. It began around April, and we were told that October and November the amount of rainfall would double that which had already fallen in the previous six months. That was hard to fathom, but yesterday’s news brought the grim reality to light.
The rain continues, and hampers the rescue efforts for the families lost, and those who are awaiting news of their loved ones. Please pray for Costa Rica…for the families whose loved ones were victims of the deluge, for those who have lost what little property they had, for the neighborhoods devastated by these storms, and for the rescuers who are so diligently working to rescue those lost or evacuating.
The president of Costa Rica has declared days of “National Mourning”. Our prayer is that all seek refuge in the only source of peace and comfort that can calm the storm of tragedy and sorrow…our precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
“…if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Expanding Our Worship Technology!
We would like to thank our brothers and sisters at Calvary Chapel Jaco for the projector and screen. What an amazing difference during worship! Thank you so much guys!
We are so grateful for the fellowship we have with our fellow missionaries here in Costa Rica. Thank you, Lord, for the blessing they are to us.
Friday, October 8, 2010
The Foundation Class Continues!
This week we were blessed to see the lesson on the Holy Spirit touch hearts. The Lord has been working in the class, and two of the people brought friends and family.
A praise report...this week one of the new members gave his life to Christ after class! Praise God!
We are also blessed to be able to offer child care. How exciting to see the Word of God reach out to souls hungry and thirsty for Him.
"So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
It shall not return to Me void,
But it shall accomplish what I please,
And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it." Isaiah 55:11
A praise report...this week one of the new members gave his life to Christ after class! Praise God!
We are also blessed to be able to offer child care. How exciting to see the Word of God reach out to souls hungry and thirsty for Him.
"So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
It shall not return to Me void,
But it shall accomplish what I please,
And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it." Isaiah 55:11
Friday, October 1, 2010
A September to Remember
The last five weeks have been absolutely amazing. You know when confirmation comes, and you are sure that you are in God’s will? Well that is what the last five weeks have been like. Since our first service we have seen the consistent and loving Hand of God in our lives and our ministry. Each week He is faithful to open hearts and feed them with His Word.
Geiner preparing to teach
The Bibles and New Testaments available for the congregants...gifts from our beloved Care Team! Thanks guys!
The Worship Team ;)
"Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever."
Psalm 125:1
Geiner preparing to teach
The Bibles and New Testaments available for the congregants...gifts from our beloved Care Team! Thanks guys!
The Worship Team ;)
The Foundations class has grown from 3 to 6 attendees, as of this week. People are excited about learning the basics…and are eager to start building a firm foundation.
The following pictures are from our first class:
We have been here in Costa Rica for 9 months now, as of Sept 28th. Denise finally has temporary residency, with all paperwork submitted to Immigration, and in process. That has been a real test of patience and self-control. Thank you Holy Spirit for both of those gifts! Bureaucracies are the same everywhere, and Costa Rica is no different.
It has rained here consistently for the past 5 days…and the news today said that the rainfall in October should double what has already fallen up to this point. Normally during the rainy season we see the sun in the morning, and then about noon and beyond you see the clouds start rolling in. Then the rain comes, and lasts until the next morning. However, October is supposed to be the worst month of the rainy season. The news also showed all of the landslides and flooding going on around the country. People are afraid to evacuate because if they leave their homes and nothing major happens, they will return to nothing because everything will have been stolen. Please keep these in your prayers as well.
Thank you for all your prayers, support, and encouraging messages and posted comments. You are a blessing to us, and the ministry the Lord has entrusted to us here. Your continued prayers would be appreciated.
"Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever."
Psalm 125:1
Monday, August 30, 2010
Pictures Speak a Thousand Words
OUR GOD IS AWESOME!!! These photos are from our first service Sunday August 29th. We serve an amazing God, and it would be hard to explain in words just how faithful He is. Thank you for your prayers...without them we would not be able to serve Him.
Our First Bulletin
The Sound Team
Our Ushers ready to greet!
Early Birds
More arrivals
Getting ready for service
After service fellowship
Refreshments and fellowship
Our First Bulletin
The Sound Team
Our Ushers ready to greet!
Early Birds
More arrivals
Getting ready for service
After service fellowship
Refreshments and fellowship
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