tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32582899304234384702024-03-20T11:20:38.593-07:002017 SFCS Mission TripSing to the Lord, bless His name; tell of His salvation from day to day.
Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all peoples!
(Psalm 96:2-3)Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-59365968114534434212017-03-23T07:15:00.005-07:002017-03-23T07:15:50.170-07:00Surprise AdventureCarlos took us on a surprise adventure! We went to this river that flows down from the side of the volcano, so the water is hot! It was awesome, and we hung out there for about two and a half hours.<br />
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<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-19455889237638391142017-03-23T07:12:00.003-07:002017-03-23T07:12:33.441-07:00More Waterfall Pics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-82762902477871280682017-03-22T07:57:00.000-07:002017-03-22T07:57:13.592-07:00Waterfall ExplorationOn our journey to the resort, Carlos took us a different way so we could stop at this amazing waterfall and explore the great outdoors. We also stopped at some shops in La Fortuna and had time to purchase souvenirs.<br />
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<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-88871823035520833222017-03-21T10:54:00.000-07:002017-03-21T10:54:47.498-07:00Foosballs and SmilesI got to play foosball with a kid today. He was around 7 years old. He liked to mess with me by putting the ball on my side of the table. He scored a goal by putting the ball on my side of the table, but I ultimately won the game. He was grinning ear to ear the whole game. we both had a lot of fun and laughed at each other. The game moved slowly at first, then picked up speed towards the end. We shook hands afterwards and shared a smile.<br />
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Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-63615994906877169362017-03-21T06:50:00.000-07:002017-03-21T06:50:17.131-07:00Meet Judy<br />
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Judy and Hugo. Judy played soccer with us the past few days and some of us were able to get to know her before today. Judy cried she was so thankful for the food we gave her. She and her family have been going through a very hard time. She has fought to stay in school and is in her 10th year. Unfortunately, she is from Nicaragua, and the school will not give her accreditation for graduation unless she is able to travel back to Nicaragua and get the correct paperwork which will be very expensive. I think this story moved our students to most, and it was an emotional moment hearing her story. Everyone gave her a hug before we left.</div>
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Before we left Sonrisas con Esperanza for the last time we all gathered around Hugo and Nathan, another missionary who partners with Hugo. We prayed for them, their ministry, their families, and the community there in la Cuenca. </div>
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Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-15198230213831538592017-03-21T06:39:00.001-07:002017-03-21T06:39:52.249-07:00Pictures from Guarari and La Cuenca<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-23653087438905467032017-03-21T06:30:00.000-07:002017-03-21T06:30:15.165-07:00Compassion on the Soccer FieldToday I woke up, ate some very interesting pancakes, and went to church. The service was beautiful because the Costa Rican band played their songs first, and then the Shannon Forest worship band played their songs. The songs in both languages set up Mr. McGrath's message no matter where you are born, a relationship with Jesus Christ is the "universal passport." After ate lunch at an amusement park, we played soccer against teams from the church in Guarari from the slums in la Cuenca. As expected, the Shannon Forest senior guys lost both games. However, both sides showed sportsmanship and compassion for one another. For example, one player from the church team sprinted in for a shot as Stephen ran to kick the ball away from the goal. They collided and Stephen sprained his ankle and was unable to walk off the field. Once the player from the church team walked off the collision, he sat next to Stephen to make sure he was okay until he had to play again. The compassion that each person here has for us, complete strangers, is incredible and will stay with us for the rest of our lives. <br />
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<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-43204292547250654452017-03-21T06:29:00.001-07:002017-03-22T06:06:41.730-07:00Visiting la CuencaToday we went to la Cuenca again, but this time not for fun and games. This time we were doing something which was the main purpose of our mission, to help those who are suffering and strengthen their faith in God. These past days have been a huge eye opener to see so many kids, adults and even small animals live in poverty. Today we were actually doing something to help them. In the morning we met up with Hugo and helped him carry sacks of food and utilities to people's houses. I, along with some of the other guys, volunteered to carry a sack of food and utilities for the family. We walked to each house to drop off the food, and Hugo would talk to the family about how they were doing and ask for their prayer requests. When they were done talking, Hugo and Nathan (who is an American-born missionary living in Costa Rica for many years partnering with Hugo) told us about their problems and ask for someone to volunteer to pray. We delivered food to seven houses in total, four in the morning and three in the afternoon. It made me feel good to be serving people who are suffering and bring them closer to God and help strengthen their faith by telling them that there is still hope and there are people who care. I believe God sent us on the mission to help his followers who are suffering and strengthen their faith. My only regret is that I wish we could've served more people who are suffering. At least we helped some people in the community that are constantly suffering and struggling with life and their faith. I pray that everyone in la Cuenca could make it through their struggle and that they could strengthen their faith in God.<br />
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<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-79652121211617264312017-03-21T06:25:00.001-07:002017-03-21T06:25:18.890-07:00Dar la LuzAt church today, we sang in English and listened to the congregation sing in Spanish. It was a beautiful reminder of how the love of God transcends all barriers and a foretaste of the universal celebration in heaven. We prayed for the needs of the community and they prayed for us in turn. After we sang, we had a few minutes to greet each other. It was really special :). I was fortunate to talk to a girl name Giselle. She had a beautiful smile and kind eyes. All around us, new friendships are being born, and old ones are strengthened. As I write this, I am reminded of a particularly spectacular Spanish idiom. Sometimes, instead of staying that someone is going to give birth, people will say "dar la luz" - literally, "to give the light." While we are here in Costa Rica, we are immensely blessed to be able to share this light with all the people we encounter, and receive it as well. The light is not ours - it does not come from us. But it illuminates everything, as it is written on the ceiling of La Iglesia Cristiana de Vida Nueva, "Para la Gloria de Dios."<br />
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- Elena Bourne<br />
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Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-24543723962844833992017-03-20T06:13:00.000-07:002017-03-20T06:13:16.211-07:00Photos from Guarari<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stephen playing goalie at Sonrisas con Esperanza in Guarari</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The group with Pedro our translator and Francini the English teacher from the school<br />in Cot. She traveled with us to Guarari for the first day to learn more about what<br />we were doing and to practice her English with Americans for the first time.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playing games with the youth group in Guarari</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playing games with the youth group in Guarari</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playing games with the youth group in Guarari</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playing games with the youth group in Guarari</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Neel giving his testimony to the congregation Sunday morning. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rob preached Saturday night to the youth group and again <br />Sunday morning to the congregation.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Group picture with Pedro before he had to leave us! Pedro was an amazing<br />translator for us and participated in everything we did.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We led "Good Good Father" and "This is Amazing Grace" for the youth group<br />on Saturday and the congregation on Sunday.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waiting to play soccer again (the girls won their games)</td></tr>
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<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-91929159054723827282017-03-19T13:40:00.001-07:002017-03-19T13:40:50.346-07:00Sonrisas Con EsperanzaA couple days ago, Sonrisas Con Esperanza (Smiles with Hope) posted the following message on their Facebook page, welcoming Shannon Forest students and explaining what our students will be doing to partner with this organization. Check out the kind things they had to say about our students and the exciting work our seniors are doing to help bring change into a broken neighborhood.<br />
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<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-91288161742825569122017-03-19T13:28:00.001-07:002017-03-19T13:28:49.989-07:00Odds 'n Ends Photos<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br /><br /><br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-30563920580212148152017-03-19T13:19:00.001-07:002017-03-20T06:05:14.906-07:00My Host MomI expected a lot of things from my trip to Costa Rica. I wanted to travel and learn about new cultures. Although I have gotten both of those things, I have also gained something much more important from this trip. I gained a Costa Rican family. My Costa Rica mom made sure that we were always taken care of. She always kept the food coming so we definitely weren't ever hungry. She also walked us to the group meeting spot in the morning, making sure that we safely made it to our destination. Although my host mom didn't speak English, she always went out of her way to try to make conversation with me. I didn't always understand what she was saying, but it warmed my heart to know that although there is a language barrier, kindness is something that is universal. I look forward to the rest of my trip in Costa Rica.<br />
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<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-64053955634570582622017-03-19T13:15:00.000-07:002017-03-19T13:15:58.427-07:00Hugo's StoryToday we traveled to Guarari, the second city we are visiting in Costa Rica. When we arrived, we went directly to the organization our school has been supporting this year, Sonrisas con Esperanza. When we arrived, we sat down with the leader of the organization, Hugo, and he told us his testimony and how it affect his life and led to his role in ministry. Hugo told us how his father was 70 and raped his mother when she was a young teenager, then left his pregnant mother to provide for and survive with a new baby. Due to the fact that his father had left his mother, she committed suicide at age 19, when Hugo was 6, because she was unwanted and looked down upon. The next year Hugo's father also passed away, leaving him without a family. Hugo then struggled with depression, even attempting four times. During this rough period in his life, God spoke to him telling him to go into ministry through being a clown. He then used his ministry to reach children, which led to the the creation of more ministries within the community.<br />
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Hugo's story directly impacted me - knowing that a man who was left with nothing, not even a family, found comfort and put his faith in God. Hugo used his circumstances to spread God's word and glory across his community. These ministries have recently led to a decrease in crime and violence, proving that Hugo's efforts are truly impactful. Hugo is an inspiring person and has impacted me through his own testimony.<br />
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- Sam GarrisonBecky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-43707467760795162862017-03-18T03:50:00.002-07:002017-03-18T03:50:56.635-07:00Jesus Breaks Barriers<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's our third day in Costa Rica, and I am already fretting the day we leave. The scenery is SO beautiful, and the people are amazing. And it continually blows my mind how much God can say to you without even speaking to you. The past few weeks leading up to this trip were full of mixed emotions. I was very excited because it was my first time out of the country and it was my first time to fly. However, I was stressed out to the max and very anxious about making sure I packed enough clothes and that I didn't forget anything. Along with that, I was very worried about the language barrier. Even with seven years of Spanish behind me, I still hardly use it - give or take the occasional "<span style="background-color: white;">¡Holá!" and </span><span style="background-color: white;">"¿Comó estás?" with the waiter at the Mexican restaurants in Greenville.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">But today in Cot, God reminded me of something very important. Jesus breaks barriers. Barriers of language, geography, age, background, etc. He's the link connecting Christians all over the world. And here in Costa Rica, it's never been so real to me. Before every meal, our host mom prays. In the front of almost every yard we pass, there is a cross with a purple sash over it or a sign with part of Psalm 51 written in </span><span style="background-color: white;">español</span><span style="background-color: white;"> in the window. In the past three days God has opened my eyes and revealed to me how big he is. God's love and grace are universal. It reaches out to all of the nations. John 3:16 is for real. He did die for EVERYONE because he loves EVERYONE.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today we spent the day at the school (Liceo de Cot). The students there are very friendly, and they love talking with our group (and taking selfies). They love practicing their English (which is muy bien, by the way). The first half of the day we integrated into the school. We attended classes with the students and participated in different activities like PE. The second half of the day was spent listening to a presentation created by some of the older students at the school. They practiced their English while telling us more about Costa Rica. Then some students from our group were asked to share about the United States, our school, and where we lived. We finished out the school day by just hanging out, like normal teenagers. We were just students, playing volleyball, soccer, basketball. We were connected through our sports and hobbies with no sign of a language barrier. It was so cool to see how fast we became friends.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As I've said before, it blows my mind how much God can say to you without even speaking to you. From these host families we are staying with to the students at the school, I feel like God is not only speaking to me, but shouting very, very loudly. These families give everything they have, even if they don't have much. They make sure we are taken care of. You can definitely feel God's love. I feel like God is constantly reminding me that this is service. Putting yourself last and others first. Serving others while serving God.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Olivia Hupfauer</span></span>Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-48059870517689527842017-03-18T03:32:00.000-07:002017-03-18T03:32:25.084-07:00Ripped Pants are Universally HilariousIt's been a great trip so far! I've done and seen a lot. We spent most of day one touring Cot and the local farming industry, then we wrapped up the day playing sports with the local kids. Unfortunately, I forgot my sunscreen while hiking yesterday and woke up this morning, quite literally, feeling that mistake. Luckily, we spent most of the day today with the local students inside away from the sun.<br />
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I was grouped with Kayla and Maci, and we started off the day helping the students in an English class. Overall the students did well, considering the fact they were on page one of the textbook, but there were students who struggled with the language. They wanted to impress the American guy and became obviously embarrassed when they were not speaking as well as they thought they should be, a feeling I know all to well from my own difficulty learning Spanish.<br />
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My favorite part of the trip so far has been playing sports with the students. Turns out that learning to play volleyball last fall has proven to be a great way to connect with the students. I have spent numerous hours playing volleyball with them. Today I was hitting around the ball with six students, and we were trying to get 30 hits (which is much more difficult on a windy mountainside basketball court than it is inside a gym). We had reached 28 and were giving it another try. The round started out as a mess with some kicks and close calls, but we managed to get the thing under control until we reached around 17, at which point the ball began to fly out of bounds. I stepped out as far as I could to reach the ball which is when I simultaneously missed the ball and tore a large hole in my pants. I felt slightly embarrassed but we all died laughing. Moral of the story, jeans aren't a good choice for volleyball attire and ripped pants are universally hilarious.<br />
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It's hard to believe we are already three days into our trip! I cannot wait to see what the next six days have to offer! Tomorrow we head off to Guarari to fellowship with the children there.<br />
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- Noah BurressBecky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-68750532288029518652017-03-17T14:43:00.001-07:002017-03-17T14:43:52.994-07:00Day 3: School Days in Cot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-11470382824540205612017-03-17T06:56:00.001-07:002017-03-17T06:56:47.344-07:00Shortcuts and School Days<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Today in Cot we visited a few interesting places. Our first endeavor was a potato farm, which is located a little ways up the mountain. Upon arrival, we split into two groups and were given a tour of how they produce their potato chips. After we were given a few samples, we went on our way. Our next stop was just outside the farm. We walked up a path and looked at crops such as cabbage, carrots, and onions. The carrots were especially impressive because of their size. We then decided to take a shortcut, better known as the "scenic route." This route turned out to be quite treacherous, as there were very steep hills and a river. Coordination was very important at this time. <br />
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After arriving back at our meeting point to have a delicious lunch of rice, mashed potatoes, and beef, we went to a school in the area. I personally enjoyed this the most. We played volleyball and basketball with the kids, and although we aren't able to speak the language, it is still such a fun and amazing experience to be able to make connections without words. It's very exciting to think that there is still so much of this trip left to be experience.<br />
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<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-53472347480131683112017-03-17T06:49:00.000-07:002017-03-17T06:49:44.103-07:00New Friends<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Today in Cot our group toured a potato factory and a local farm and played sports and talked with the students at the school. The scenery while walking around the farm was absolutely gorgeous! The students at the school were very kind and still were willing to talk even when we were struggling with the language. The younger students were really sweet, and one of them gave Elena a butterfly clip. I talk to one student who had the same interest in drawing as I do, and she showed me one of her drawings.<br />
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- Lauren Neal<br />
<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-74806145294322221312017-03-16T17:54:00.000-07:002017-03-17T06:43:07.536-07:00Arriving in Costa Rica and a Day in Cot<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The trip didn't start off as planned for me. While packing, I realized that I had lost my passport. After talking to Mrs. Brice, I had to forgo the plane with my class and drive down to Atlanta instead. Luckily, I was able to get a replacement passport in Atlanta, and I was able to catch a plane that evening. After arriving in Costa Rica, I had to go through customs alone and wait outside for Carlos to find me. The trip didn't start off as planned, but I was just extremely happy to have made it.</div>
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I met with my host family that evening, and finally went to bed around midnight (2:00 am US time). The following morning we began by visiting a local potato factory where we saw how chips are made and also tested some new kinds of carrot chips. The host from the factory was very nice and gave everyone multiple bags of chips. Leaving the factory, we visited with a local farmer who showed us his onion, potato, and carrot crops. We all ate lunch together and then went to the school in Cot where we played kickball, basketball, and volleyball with the local kids. Finally, after eating dinner with our host families, we played soccer.<br />
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- Stephen Glenn<br />
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<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-72735616511814250522017-03-16T11:56:00.000-07:002017-03-16T11:56:21.130-07:00Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-5482927471011417512017-03-16T06:35:00.001-07:002017-03-16T06:35:47.764-07:00Buenos dias de Costa Rica!Last night was our first full night in Costa Rica, and all 20 of us are finally here.<br />
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After a long day of flying and dealing with customs/immigration, our students embarked on a two-hour ride to our destination in the mountains in the beautiful state of Cartago. We had a delicious lunch and were able to learn more about the ministries offered by our leader, Carlos Cordero. We learned their main mission is to empower local and national ministries to transform their country and fight socioeconomic problems through faith in God.<br />
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The students were then able to meet their Cot host families and went home with them to enjoy some dinner and a crash course in "cultural immersion."<br />
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As I am writing this, my own host family is preparing for me my favorite Costa Rican dish: <i>gallo pinto</i>. Gallo pinto is the breakfast that is enjoyed virtually every day by Costa Ricans: rice, beans, peppers, onions, and a whole lot of love.<br />
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Today, we are going to meet the students at the school and take a tour of the community to learn about its rural economy. <br />
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Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some breakfast to enjoy!<br />
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Stay tuned for some experiences from your students tonight!<br />
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- Rob McGrath<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">gallo pinto = delicious!</td></tr>
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<br />Becky Heiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586223313225979562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258289930423438470.post-50240679523047145622017-03-16T04:40:00.000-07:002017-03-16T06:36:16.064-07:00Intro to Cot<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Welcome to Cot! Cot is a mountain town east of San Jose. The students will spend the next couple days in Cot, <br />
visiting the local high school, staying with host families, and exploring the surrounding area (there is a volcano!).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Orientation to Costa Rica</td></tr>
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