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Costa Rica Report #3

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Greetings from Vilonia! – Tuesday, February 9, 2010

A Good Trip

Another overseas trip is in the books.  It was a very good trip with no mishaps.  It was a trip in which Curtis and I were in uncharted waters… trying something new in a city that we had not worked in before.  Curtis said something this week that I have thought about many times.  He said, “You have to play the hand that is dealt to you.”  He was right.  This trip did not turn out exactly like I had planned it but many trips happen that way.  God blessed it, and over a thousand households now know that the Lord’s church is alive and well in Alajuela and that the church is interested in them.  We were able to introduce the church and its Savior to a number of people through the English lessons that we taught.  Those seeds that we planted will have many opportunities to be watered by the church members here.  It was a good trip. Continue reading →

Robert in Costa Rica

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FEB. COSTA RICA REPORT #2

Robert, Michal and Jamie Swain along with their partner and friend Barbara Oliver make up the team of workers of Gospel Opportunities, an evangelistic mission effort by the church of Christ.  Gospel Opportunities provides opportunities, tools and encouragement for Christians in the Spanish-speaking world to evangelize their own homes, villages, cities and countries.  The Swains are under the oversight of the elders of the Mars Hill congregation in Vilonia, Arkansas and Miss Oliver is under the oversight of the elders of the Winona congregation in Winona, Mississippi.  If you are interested in knowing more about this ministry or would like to schedule a visit, please contact Gospel Opportunities at (501) 733-5485 or Michal@GoEvangelism.org

Greetings from the ICI,

 

The ICI is the name of the language school where we are teaching English this week.  The trip so far has been fun and profitable.  It truly has been a delight to be with Curtis working with the church here in Alajuela. 

 

My Poor One-legged Wife

Good news about Michal’s broken leg.  She went to the doctor on Tuesday and he said that there would be no surgery or even a cast.  He wants to keep it in the strap boot instead.  She was able to see the X-rays and there were two neat breaks above her left ankle.  Thank you, all who have provided food for her, helped her take care of Jamie and checked to see how my family was doing while I am away.  Especially you Barbara!  You have our deepest thanks and love. Continue reading →