Week 2 in Costa Rica

Beloved of God and ours,

Hard to believe we have already been here more than a week, but the Lord has provided ministry opportunities already. We spent a week at Geiner´s dad’s farm, and the New Year’s Eve celebration brought family members to share in a typical meal, but also presented time to share the gospel to an uncle with suicidal thoughts, another uncle with marital problems, and another who is isolated by his wealth and intellect, and by his religious tradition – the things that he trusts taking the place of Jesus. The rest were scattered.

Geiner had a chance to minister to his dad who is currently in a difficult situation. We also had a chance to teach a 9 year old nephew how to locate scripture and read it. The first was John 3:16, followed by others…and he was excited to continue.

In all of this we encouraged some, through the Word, to have hope in Christ, to trust in His word, and we planted seeds of desire for the Word. The seeds are planted, and we will continue to water them…may God give the increase.

For the rest of the week we continue to seek more ministry opportunities, as we also adjust to settling in. Things here in Costa Rica take a little while longer to get processed. Long lines, and long waits are off set by beautiful weather and laid back outlook. We awake each morning to the sunshine and breeze, and go to sleep each night to the wind blowing through the 80 foot trees. Close to paradise…and away from the city. Yet it only takes us about 10 minutes to drive down to the heart of San Rafael de Heredia where we shop and do business. Not hard to adjust to by any means! We love it here…and we love that God has us here!

We will talk to you soon!