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Grace City Youth Missions

Serving In Costa Rica
June 1, 2024
Community: Tilaran
Partner: Iglesia Biblica Emanuel de Tilaran
Staff: Fiorella Villafuerte, Jeric Montealto, Yahaira Rojas Durán, Zoe Pérez, Jacqueline Navarro

The Staff

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 1, 2024 1:50 PM

This is your staff for the week: Zoe, Yahaira, Jeric, Jacky and Fio and we are ready and excited to meet and serve with you this week! 

We can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for everyone of us! 

The Staff

We Made it!

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 1, 2024 2:55 PM

We made it to Costa Rica safe and sound! We can’t wait to see our church family in Costa Rica! 

We Made it!

Welcome Back

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 2, 2024 7:41 AM

Pastor Kenneth received us with a warm welcome! We always love to come back to our church family in Costa Rica! 

We also had the orientation time where the staff shared some rules of the week, and reminded us of the importance of representing Jesus Christ this week! 

Welcome Back

Good Morning from Tilaran, CR

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 2, 2024 11:36 AM

We gathered with our church family this morning to worship and praise the Lord together as one body in Christ! 

What a wonderful time together 

Good Morning from Tilaran, CR

Warm Welcome

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 2, 2024 12:45 PM

We received so much love from the Local church! We took the time to hug and bless everyone this morning! 
Warm Welcome

Children’s Class

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 2, 2024 12:48 PM

We were able to spend time with the kids of the church. We sang and learned about Jesus, the light of the world! 
Children’s Class

God First

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 2, 2024 12:54 PM

Shawn and Brooke shared the word this morning! They shared their testimony and how God lifted them up in the midst of a very hard situation in their life and marriage. 
How this situation built their strong relationship with Jesus. 
God First

Communion

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 2, 2024 12:57 PM

We shared the communion together! We remember the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross and how this had changed our lives and the lives of many generations to come! 
Communion

Dios te Bendiga

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 2, 2024 1:25 PM

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity. Psalms 133:1 (NIV) 

Dios te Bendiga

Youth Time

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 2, 2024 6:52 PM

We had a great time with the youth this afternoon. We got to know each other and the leaders shared a little bit about the church’s Rooted Ministry for the youth! 

Youth Time

Sports Time

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 2, 2024 6:56 PM

We had an amazing time playing soccer, volleyball and board games. We had a blast! 
Sports Time

Pastor Kenneth

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 2, 2024 10:11 PM

We spent some time hearing from the Pastors Kenneth and Alejandra! Their heart for the church that was born 90 years ago is just amazing! We loved to hear their story of ministry and life! 

Pastor Kenneth

Praying for our Pastors

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 2, 2024 10:12 PM

We got the privilege of praying for our Pastors here in Tilaran, CR. This is an honor to serve alongside them! 
Praying for our Pastors

Grocery Shopping

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 3, 2024 1:53 PM

We split the group and some of us were able to purchase all the groceries for Food Distribution. We will be blessing 30 families this week! We will also have the opportunity to pray over those families. 

Grocery Shopping

Daycare

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 3, 2024 1:56 PM

We spent some time this morning with the kids at the daycare. We talked about Daniel in the lion's den. We made a wonderful craft with the kids. 


Daycare

Decorating

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 3, 2024 10:09 PM

We started off our afternoon by working at the church! We prepared the sink next to the classrooms, and we placed broken tiles to decorate it! 

We are loving it! 

Decorating

School Ministry

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 3, 2024 10:11 PM

We also spent time with the kids from school! We picked them up, we shared the story of Daniel and the Lions’ Den. We also played some games and did an amazing craft with them! 
School Ministry

Food Distribution

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 3, 2024 11:20 PM

We had a very meaningful time while visiting homes this afternoon! We were able to share time with the families but also we prayed over the families! 

Food Distribution

Tiles Everywhere

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 4, 2024 9:17 PM

We kept working on the sink project! It is so meaningful to be able to decorate the sink at Pastor Kenneth’s church. There is so much love in each piece that has been placed! 

Tiles Everywhere

Grocery Delivery

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 4, 2024 9:21 PM

We took time today to visit homes around the community! We had the opportunity to bless several church members but also, we were able to bless them with a word of prayer! 
It has been wonderful to get to see some familiar faces and also make new friends!   
Grocery Delivery

Daycare Kids

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 4, 2024 9:24 PM

We had such a wonderful time with the Kids from the daycare this morning! We had a great time making bracelets, playing with Play Doh, and also, playing with the soccer balls! 
Daycare Kids

Traditional Dancing

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 4, 2024 9:27 PM

We had a blast during the afternoon at the church! We had traditional Costa Rican music and beautiful women and men dancing the most wonderful melodies! 
They also invited us to join them as they danced! 
Traditional Dancing

Devo Time

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 5, 2024 7:48 PM

We woke up earlier this morning and we went to the Wind Park in Tilaran. We had the opportunity to spend time with the Lord. We had a time in the scripture and we prayed. 

Devo Time

It is Finished

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 5, 2024 7:52 PM

We kept working on the tiles for the sink! What a wonderful way to bless the church! We made special decorations like the “Pura Vida” word or the “GC” that stands for Grace City! This is our home away from home! 
It is Finished

The Community

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 5, 2024 7:57 PM

During our last day of ministry, we delivered more grocery bags to the community. A very important part of the trip is what the cooks mean to us! They cook with love and care for each of us! We honor them by giving them a bag but also we are honored to pray over them! 
The Community

We Love the Kids

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 5, 2024 7:59 PM

We had a blast with the kids today. They bring such joy to our hearts! 
We Love the Kids

Celebration Service

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 6, 2024 9:29 PM

Our time in Costa Rica has been amazing! We have made new friends and new memories. 
Celebration Service

Serving with Love

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 6, 2024 9:33 PM

Several on the team shared their favorite part of the trip, those things that meant a lot to each of them. It has been a great trip. Lots memories that will remain in our hearts! 
Serving with Love

Nos Vemos Pronto

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 6, 2024 9:36 PM

The church prayed over us! It is a blessing to have a home church far from home! A safe place to serve and to love on others! A place we now call home! 
Tilaran! 
Nos Vemos Pronto

Happy Birthday Melissa

by Fiorella Villafuerte | June 6, 2024 9:38 PM

We had an awesome Fun Day! We fed the animals, had lots of adventure, and ate a delicious meal! 
What a day! 
We ended this day with a time together with the church and celebrating Melissa! 
Happy Birthday Melissa 
Happy Birthday Melissa

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | June 7, 2024 11:57 PM

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