We´re here!!

Praise GOD! Our team finally arrived in San Jose, Costa Rica!! We had a smooth plane ride, all our luggages are in one piece, and we safely arrived at Portantorchas where we will be staying during our 2 weeks.

We met our hosts: Tom Marcus (from Newsong Irvine, director at Portantorchas), Sara (his wife), Jorge (staff at Portantorchas), and Damian (a students at Portantorchas). I already feel so blessed to be here. They are wonderful hosts and have welcomed us with open arms. Jorge said that ¨we are like family to them¨ (because of the Newsong connection). Amen!

I already feel like we belong here. God is completely with us. He is already here and has everything prepared for us. We are now here to meet Him in every way.

The weather is a little wet right now. It was raining a little bit, but there´s a nice cool breeze outside. The campus here at Portantorchas is beautiful. Lots of green fields, a koi pond, and we´ve already encountered fun critters like a huge cricket-like insect and a red crawfish. Apparently there are huge ducks that wonder around during the day.

To give you an idea of what we will be doing day to day:

• Mornings - Painting the inside and part of a roof for the boys´house at the orphanage
• Afternoon - Hang out with the children at the orphanage (about 18 boys and girls)
• Evening - Debrief & prep for next day

¨May the God who gives endurance & encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with ONE HEART & MOUTH you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ¨ (Romans 15:5-6)

Please keep us in your prayers!! Thank you so much for your support!