Day 3

We had an awesome evening last night. They had a Hawaiian theme for dinner so all the staff dressed up Hawaiian and we ate fried fish and of course rice. I don't think I've heard one complaint yet from the kids. I've heard how much they love it here. After dinner we had a session that Delynn talked about pride. After the talk they did a live reenactment of Jesus being taken to a cross and crucified. So they had the kids follow this drama outside and down a path to a cross. It was very moving. They kids were touched and shared this morning, again in front of everyone, how impacting it was. I've never seen some of the kids really crying out to God like I did last night. It was really awesome!! Today Delynn talked about loving others and a few of the kids are going to share their testimonies. Each of them have written them out and were taught how to share them. I would encourage you, when the kids get back, to ask them about their testimony. I'm sure they would put up a fight but it's good to hear what God has done and is doing. Today also holds more drama practice and kids ministry practice. We will be leaving tomorrow morning early. I will try to write one more time before we go but after that the next time we communicate will be at the church @ 8pm. I will call the phone chain if there are any changes. Please continue to pray for unity, good attitudes (cause its going to get hot & humid), and for the kids to continue to be open to what God has for each one.
Thanks!!
Scott

Day 2

Today has been going great. the weather here is in the 70's for the high and in the 50's for the low all year round. So we have been getting 70+ for highs and in the 60's at night. We had a good Costa Rican breakfast in the morning followed by a great quiet time for 45 min. A few of the kids shared with the whole group in the beginning of the first session about God speaking to them during the quiet time (really cool). The whole group consists of, I think, 4 other youth groups. There is about 90 people here. The session had some great worship and Delynn Hoover the director here spoke again. The rest of the day the kids have been preparing for their outreach.
They are doing more dramas and kids ministry than what they already prepared for. They are doing awesome! They have also been practicing their dance as a group. As I was writing this I could here the music playing and heard a huge cheer at the end. They are having a blast.
As you know we are going to Nicaragua Sat morning. We are going to an island with a huge lake. We will be riding in a bus for 7 hours and getting on a ferry to get to the island.
The kids have been fed very well. Rice and beans are the main part of every meal here because that's what most Costa Ricans eat. So the kids are getting a good taste of the cultural food before we go out on our ministry time.
Thanks for your continued prayers.
Talk to you later.
Scott

Costa Rica (our first day)

We Made It!!!
Everything went really well. We have been busy and everyone is very tired. The kids are going to bed now. They have done a great job traveling all day today. We have a 2 hour time difference. Right now its about 9 and back home its 11.
Our day consists of eating at 7:15, having devotionals and then preparing for our time we have in Nicaragua.
Thanks for all your prayers.
I will try to blog more the next few days.
Scott

Costa Rica / Nicaragua Here We Come!!!

Stay tuned for updates from our mission trip to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The bus pulled out of the church around 11:15 Tuesday evening. The group should be landing in Costa Rica tomorrow around noon.