Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Monday, June 5, 2017
Day One Pictures
The Famous Franco Porch
Abraham Project Tour!
Intense Spike Ball recreation time!
Recess with the daycare children!
FaithAnn with our missionary Stephen!
Team B working hard!
*it is the missionaries responsibility to maintain the grounds of the Abraham Project. Therefore first on the list today, was - maintaining the grounds!
Team A teaching in the day care!
Team orientation with Stephen!
Team B continuing to knock out the hard work to finish out the day!
Day one- Working in the Abraham Project
Today was our first full day in Costa Rica, as well as our first experience working with the Abraham Project.
When we first arrived we were immediately greeted by some of the nicest, happiest people I have ever come in contact with. They told us about their lives before and after they started working within the project. They joked with us and automatically made, at least me, feel at home.
We split up into our teams of two, we call them Team A and Team B. Team A was designated to teach lessons to the daycare kids, while Team B was sent off to do some "construction" work. My team and I, Team A, were waiting for the 'okay' so we could proceed inside the classroom. Unfortunately, we had to be pushed back on time, and was not able to have the Lesson for that age group and had to wait until the next class was ready. Meanwhile Team B worked their butts off pulling weeds, derusting tractors, mowing the grass, and painting for the project.
Once the class was ready so was our very first lesson, taught by Gabby Nutt, to the age group of 4-6 years. They were extremely attentive for their age and seemed to grasp the concept rather quickly. We then went to the next room and taught the 3-4 year olds the same lesson on prayer. They had a much shorter attention span than the first group but were very respectful and understanding.
After Stephen gave us a tour of the project and explained to us, in detail, how the project was started and how it thrived. He shared with us stories of the children and the kinds of homes and situations they come from. There was not one person on the team whose heart did not hurt after hearing those stories and the horror that went on. We all gained a new respect for not just the children but the missionaries and the house parents who welcome those kids in with a loving heart.
Once we had all comprehended and processed the reality of it all we ate lunch, played some basketball, as well as spike ball, and were back off to work.
Team A went back to the children but this time was to teach English to the older kids in 6th grade. Really we didn't have to teach much because the children already knew basically everything we were going over, we were more jogging their memory. Team B split up, half painted the tractor, while the other half put up dry wall inside one of the childrens homes. Team A finished with time to spare so we took advantage of our time left and had recess with the 4-6 year olds. We played hot potato but with two soccer balls and when you got caught with one, you had to run into the middle of he circle, find and put on your shoe before the other person did. They loved that game, which is so outstanding to see how the simplest things make those kids faces light up with joy. Lastly, the gringos were challenged to a game of soccer by the 4-6 group. We weren't the best team at soccer but the children could've cared less.
These children here have such great fun hearts and do not take anything for granted. If anyone learned anything from today it would be our Mission Team more than the kids. Today was such a blessing.
By Halle Kireta
Travel Day Pictures
Official team photo!
Sean's first flight!
Officially cleared customs and immigration and headed into the land of Costa Rica!
Rosti Pollos for our first Costa Rican meal!
Cell Group
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Deny Yourself.
Many of our students averaged around 3-4 hours of sleep last night, eagerly anticipating ALL that God has for them on this trip! A smooth flight plus a slightly longer line 😬 in immigration than we are use to, we were incredibly happy to see Stephen and Kendra on the other side (all bags and luggage made it by the way - thanks for praying! 😍)
Our first meal shared together at RostiPollo for a traditional Costa Rican spread. Then on to what will be home - our beloved Franco's. Dinner and then an evening of cell group with a local Costa Rican family kicked off the first day beautifully.
Today was long, we are tucking into bed... But the message tonight at cell group was denying oneself and picking up the cross. A humble reminder to us all as we fully believe Jesus has sent us here to be His vessels and we pour ourselves out.
Thank you for loving us.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Go.
The RiverStone Student Ministry is thrilled to have TWO mission teams in 2017!
One to Costa Rica and one to Scotland!
Thank you for partnering with us as He has opened the door and our students have said Yes.
Our Costa Rica team will be ministering with the Abraham Project, June 5-13, 2017.
We will be updating this blog soon with all things Costa Rica Team 2017, so stay tuned!
Thank you again for being along on this journey as we follow His heart for us and the people of Costa Rica!
Monday, August 1, 2016
2016-RiverStone Youth In Scotland
In 2016, the Lord desired for the RiverStone Student Ministry to minister to the country of Scotland through missions. To read of our two teams and our time there, please click here:
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