Aug 07 2008
that’s who university is
I have found the jobs we have done this week to be interesting given who we are. Though I was very specific in requesting and planning the TYPES of experiences I wanted this group to have (construction, evangelism, and missions/cultural education) I did not specify the places or populations of people that we would minister to. So, we ended up working and learning from a church that emphasizes ministry to children and families, and a school specifically for children with special needs (cerebral palsey) I thought, “Well of course, because that’s who University Church is, that’s what we do.” It has been an incredible blessing for us to work in the places that we have worked because it truly fits hand in glove with who we are at University Church.
I know there are lots of folks out there reading this blog while we are gone and we are all very excited about that. We hope that you are able to catch a glimpse of some of what God is doing through some amazing people here in Costa Rica; and when we return home we will make it a priority to give witness to all that God has done through us and perhaps more importantly in us. On a personal note, to all of you reading this who are not a part of the University family I would like to say thank you as well. If you have any questions about why we are doing this, or you want to know more about this community of faith called University United Methodist Church I would love for you to contact me (adam@uchurch.tv). This trip exemplifies who we are at The U, a group of people under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, seeking to know Him more and make Him known. If you want to know more about that kind of life with Jesus I hope you will get a hold of me, and if you are trying to walk this road of faith on your own, I hope you will consider joining with our faith community on this journey with Jesus.
Keep checking in and keep praying, we ain’t home yet! And thanks again to all of you for your prayers and support. Gloria a Dios!!!
Adam
P.S. Below is a new commercial about “The U” that will be airing in SA during the month of August on several cable stations. Keep you eyes open for it.
Hey guys! I know we don’t know each other but my name is Emma and both me and my dad have been keeping up with ya’lls trip this week. We actually were in Costa Rica in the middle of July on pretty much the same trip you guys are on, with Charlie and all that. We went to that service in Los Guido on Sunday (and I did that specific dance with those kids for about an hour haha. It was like a dance aerobic worship service, and I loved every minute of it!) We then spent Monday through Thursday and the second half of Friday working in Los Guido and getting to know the people there. It is such a blessing to be able to read this blog. Since we cant be there ourselves right now, it is so nice to be able to hear how everybody in Los Guido is doing, and so nice to know that the kids there are continuing to make relationships with people and are continuing to be shown the love they need and deserve.
I have also loved hearing about Edgar and Norma and Andres and Wilbert and Emily and all of the other people that I made relationships with when I was down there.
Anyways, I just wanted to say a quick hello and let you guys know that I can’t wait to keep reading how the rest of your trip goes and hopefully see more pictures! I’ll be praying for you guys, that you have a wonderful time on the rest of your trip and that you have safe travels home!
Thank you so much for taking me with you on this mission trip. I have really enjoyed reading this everyday! GREAT JOB!
Misty- I can’t wait to hear all about it. I am very very proud of you. Have a safe trip home! Love, Mikie