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Bethel Baptist Church

Serving In Costa Rica
June 8, 2024
Community: Pacífico central
Partner: Iglesia Cristiana Monte de Dios
Staff: Ishi Vega, Jeric Montealto

PPM Staff

by Jeric Montealto | June 8, 2024 2:25 PM

Know the staff of the trip, come along with us, Ishi and Jeric during this week to see what God has ready for this team. 
PPM Staff

¡Safe and sound!

by Jeric Montealto | June 8, 2024 9:13 PM

We made it in Costa Rica, we are eager to see what God is going to do during this week, we can’t wait! 
¡Safe and sound!

Meeting orientation

by Jeric Montealto | June 8, 2024 10:23 PM

First meeting, everything set up for tomorrow, we also had the chance to share a little bit more about ourselves and was really cool, we are really excited and ready for everything. 

Meeting orientation

Knowing Vasconia Church

by Jeric Montealto | June 9, 2024 6:24 PM

Here we were at the church, knowing this place before the service. 

Knowing Vasconia Church

¡Ready for the service!

by Jeric Montealto | June 9, 2024 6:34 PM

We were really excited to be here at Pastor Nelson's church named Cristian Church Mount of God, ready for the service. 
¡Ready for the service!

First importance

by Jeric Montealto | June 9, 2024 6:46 PM

Pastor Josh had the opportunity to share with  the church about the First importance in our lives, that God died for our sins , as we can found it in 1st Corinthians 15: 1-11. 
First importance

Meeting the church people

by Jeric Montealto | June 9, 2024 6:54 PM

Today after the service we were meeting the lovely people from the church, everyone was so happy and we felt beyond welcome. 
Meeting the church people

Time with the pastors

by Jeric Montealto | June 9, 2024 7:29 PM

Spending time with pastor and pastora was amazing! We could hear about their vision as church, which is to reach the families in the community in order that they can accept Jesus and at the end we prayed for them and the community. 
Time with the pastors

Getting ready for food distribution

by Jeric Montealto | June 9, 2024 7:48 PM

After the grocery store we bagged up everything and we prayed for the bags, in order to be a bless for each home will be visiting during this week. 
Getting ready for food distribution

Construction time

by Jeric Montealto | June 11, 2024 12:25 AM

Today we were digging to do the drain system of the bathroom and mixing concrete to start with the sidewalk. 

Construction time

Drain system

by Jeric Montealto | June 11, 2024 12:28 AM

We finished like this for today and tomorrow will be working a little bit more on it. 
Drain system

Mixing concrete

by Jeric Montealto | June 11, 2024 12:32 AM

We had so much fun mixing concrete to do the sidewalk, it might sound crazy, but even when we’re working really hard we can have time to enjoy it. 
Mixing concrete

Food distribution

by Jeric Montealto | June 11, 2024 12:45 AM

We went to some houses today to pray for some families and to bless them with some groceries even when was kind of rainy today, but that did not stop us to reach others by this wonderful ministry. 

Food distribution

Bracelets with a purpose

by Jeric Montealto | June 11, 2024 12:51 AM

Today after we pray for over the families we visited and giving them the bags with groceries, we gave them some bracelets and we explained them the meaning behind it, that is how loved we are by our amazing God that is always watching over us. 

Bracelets with a purpose

Second day of construction

by Jeric Montealto | June 12, 2024 11:58 PM

Yesterday we were moving some materials for the sidewalk, even when it was really hot and raining, we were working really hard with a big smile. 

Second day of construction

Working on the pit

by Jeric Montealto | June 13, 2024 12:03 AM

Working on the drain system.  
Working on the pit

Sidewalk

by Jeric Montealto | June 13, 2024 12:07 AM

We were mixing more concrete to finish the sidewalk. 
Sidewalk

Sidewalk process

by Jeric Montealto | June 13, 2024 12:09 AM

Once we mixed the concrete we were adding it in the right place to build the sidewalk. 
Sidewalk process

VBS

by Jeric Montealto | June 13, 2024 12:14 AM

Yesterday we started with our VBS time, we were visiting La Vasconia School where we could have so much fun with the kids and shared about the amazing love of God which washes our sins. We were also making some crafts. 
VBS

Food distribution

by Jeric Montealto | June 13, 2024 12:24 AM

Amazing time we had knowing people from the community, praying for them, delivering food and taking some photos to continue praying once we are in our homes. 

Food distribution

At the end of the day

by Jeric Montealto | June 13, 2024 12:27 AM

Yesterday to wrap up we had men’s ministry, we were sharing about how Jesus humbled himself to wash the feet of the disciples because he loved them, that’s why we did the same for the men of the church and specially for pastor Nelson.
At the end of the day

3rd Day !

by Ishi Vega | June 13, 2024 7:15 AM

We made it ! After three days and a lot of raind and sweat, we were able to finish digging the place where the drainage is going to be!

3rd Day !

The new Sidewalk

by Ishi Vega | June 13, 2024 7:22 AM

One of the thing's that we also finished is the sidewalk around of the church. None of this would be possible without the help of the brothers in the church.!
The new Sidewalk

VBS DAY 3

by Ishi Vega | June 13, 2024 7:30 AM

Matthew 19:14
"Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
VBS DAY 3

Prayer

by Ishi Vega | June 13, 2024 7:33 AM

James 5:16
 "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."
Prayer

See you later!

by Ishi Vega | June 13, 2024 7:36 AM

We had a celebration service, we said goodbye for now to the congregation in Monte de Dios. Pastor Nelson prayed for us and people from the church gave us a gift so we can remember our days in CR
See you later!

Love!

by Ishi Vega | June 13, 2024 7:37 AM

Thank you pastor Nelson, thank you Monte de Dios church, for the love, hospitality and kindness that everyone show us this week !
Love!

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | June 14, 2024 11:57 PM

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Kim Ujah

June 14, 2024 11:45 PM

Praise God for all that was accomplished in the name of Jesus. Praying for safe travels home and for strength and good health.

Colleen Zeman

June 13, 2024 2:26 PM

I ?? all the stories your pictures told! Praying that you will have opportunities to share the gospel even in the airports. God will lead you to some amazing opportunities. If you open yourself app to him perit, have a safe trip ! I'll be anxious to hear more stories when you get back.!!!

Kim Ujah

June 11, 2024 10:36 PM

We have been praying for you all! It's so good to see your faces.

Nikki

June 11, 2024 1:33 PM

Love you all! God is working in the land and in your hearts <3

Karen Burns

June 11, 2024 7:43 AM

Tell Fred I have been getting his notes!! Love you Fred!!

Roberto Pelayo

June 10, 2024 9:40 AM

What a blessing to see brothers and sisters from two different countries and cultures praising the Lord together and building lifelong relationships. Praying for unity and sweet fellowship. La paz del Señor esté con ustedes. Amén.

Curt Robertson

June 10, 2024 6:16 AM

Praying u will see God at work in the community and in the lives of your team.

Steph Ruppelt

June 9, 2024 10:35 PM

Praying for you all every day!

Heidi Robertson

June 9, 2024 1:59 PM

Miss you already! All is well here!

Karen Burns

June 8, 2024 9:44 PM

Praying for a great week!!

Vicki Graves

June 8, 2024 5:26 PM

Thinking of you and praying for you!

Carl Hesler

June 8, 2024 3:25 PM

Un gusto conocerlos! Dios les bendiga. Wishing a good trip to the team.

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