We recently had a wonderful
opportunity to spend time with the Bishop and visit all 13 communities (and 3 schools) he has
asked us to serve. Our Bishop, Jose Manuel, was ordained last year on May 17.
He has been visiting all the churches and chapels in our Diocese to connect
with the people (Coopevega is just one of many). We are humbled by his dedication to serve his flock in this
way. This is quite the task to say the least.
We were blessed to be able to travel along to the chapels with him and visit many of them for the first time. It was a great way to get a better understanding of where they are all located (which dirt road do we take?) and more importantly to get to meet the people of each community, learn the history of the community and to learn some of their needs. And bonus! I learned how to drive in mud and use our 4 wheel drive! It was quite the adventure!
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| Following the Bishop and the Sisters to the communities. |
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| The kids enjoyed the 3 day adventure! |
We were blessed to be able to travel along to the chapels with him and visit many of them for the first time. It was a great way to get a better understanding of where they are all located (which dirt road do we take?) and more importantly to get to meet the people of each community, learn the history of the community and to learn some of their needs. And bonus! I learned how to drive in mud and use our 4 wheel drive! It was quite the adventure!
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| This bridge was so bad that I chickened out and Donovan drove across it. |
Our family really enjoyed this time
together. It felt like missions! Honestly we have missed feeling like we are in
the middle of missions because we are still laying the foundation for this very
new mission post. A lot of time so far has been finding a car, finding a house, getting things for the house, meeting people, practicing Spanish and such.
After visiting each of these small
communities the Holy Spirit inspired an idea in my heart. While in Mexico we
felt a strong conviction to be praying for the communities where we live and
serve. We would love for you to join us in these prayers by choosing a
community to commit to specifically pray for each day. Please look at the pictures and see if the Holy Spirit is prompting you to be our
mission prayer partner!
Day One:
Laurel Galen – Patron Saint: San
Antonio
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| Priceless! |
Paso Real – Patron Saint: San
Jose
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| The people prepared an amazing lunch with a performance from the children. |
Pueblo Nueveo – Patron Saint: La Virgen del Rosario
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| There were beautiful flowers in the church and along the path to the church. |
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| Bishop Jose talking with the people. |
Cocobolo
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| Notice Gabriel in his normal Costa Rican attire! |
To be continued...
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