Well, you’ve been asking for it, and here it finally is. Everything there is to know about our January 2009 evangelism trip to San José, Costa Rica.
I am excited to report that Ralph and Cindy Shead will help lead our team again this year. Ralph and Cindy are on the staff of Literature and Teaching Ministries in Joplin, MO, and were missionaries for more than 20 years in Chilé. Without the Sheads’ superb language skills, we would be lost!
Last year, Ralph was the evangelist of our three-day convention of Costa Rican churches. This year I will be doing the preaching, with Ralph translating for me.
I am also excited to reveal that Jodi Elderton, RN, will be leading our health clinic again this year. Jodi has a real vision for this aspect of our evangelistic outreach. We probably would not be attempting a health clinic if it weren’t for Jodi’s drive, hard work and organizational skills. She is great.
For those of you who traveled with us to San José last year, you will notice some big changes in our plans for 2009:
* On this trip we will all be lodging in the same place: a hotel in downtown San José. Last year we had team members scattered in three different locations, which required excessive traveling just to assemble as a group.
* We are renting a 28-passenger bus and Costa Rican driver for the entire week. Last year we relied mostly on public transportation, which was adventurous, but limiting and time-consuming.
* In addition to the medical clinic, we are adding an ambitious construction project to the schedule this year. Rodrigo and I are both very excited about this project: a second-floor dormitory to be added on top of the kitchen at Iglesia del Evangelio (Church of the Gospel). Rodrigo has had a vision for a long time of a Bible Institute to train Costa Rican preachers and church leaders. The dormitory will be a place for those preachers to stay while attending classes at the Institute.
As I have been working on the details of this adventure the last few weeks, my excitement has really been growing. It’s going to be a great trip. Just ask anybody who went with us last year. Here’s one indication: of the 13 who made up our team last year, at least 10 are seriously considering going again this year. I expect a total of 20 or more people on the team this time around.
Want to come with us? Here are all the details: CR4C JANUARY 2009 TRIP PROSPECTUS
We’d love to have you come along. And if you can’t come, we would be very grateful if you would consider helping us go, through your financial gifts as well as your prayers. For more information about sending a donation, see here.
