Ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Costa Rica with Praying Pelican Missions, networking with local churches ,  and connecting mission teams to  life- changing ministry opportunities.
"We have prayed for this for 2 years!"
What would cause Pastor Armando to exclaim "We have prayed for this for 2 years!"?

After a week of intentionally pouring into the three Iglesia Biblica churches under the direction of Pastor Armando, the church is experiencing more growth than it has before!

In seven days the team from Radiant Church in Michigan hosted two movie nights in an open-air setting in two different locations.  We also held two church services where the team shared the Word of God, along with testimonies and a powerful drama.  20 bags of groceries were delivered to people in the community who needed physical nourishment and nourishment in their souls!  Finally, we helped start the physical enlargement of one of the smaller church buildings. 

All of this helped in bringing new people who have never attended any of the churches events!  In one service alone, 17 people entered the church for the first time ever!  Not only that, after hearing the Gospel clearly explained, they came forward to give their information to Pastor Armando so that he could continue to reach out to them! 

And here is where Pastor Armando exclaimed, "We have prayed for this for 2 years!"  Seeing a pastor's vision become a reality is what we love to see.  It was amazing to watch Pastor Armando and his wife transform from broken vessels when the team came, to being completely recharged and ready to continue ministry in Santa Barbara when the team left to go back home.

The work doesn't stop after the team leaves though.  With such an influx of new people, Pastor Armando went straight to work with his leaders to formulate a strategy to keep the fruit from the visiting team.  Those who gave their contact information are now receiving home visits and the leadership is constantly re-evaluating to see how they can assimilate them into the local church.

Check out the entire Trip Journal from the week of ministry here.
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord. 
Luke 2:11
This woman was so excited that Christian missionaries had finally come to town!
We felt heavy spiritual opposition and heard some weighty prayer requests as we went to 20 families delivering groceries and the hope of Jesus Christ.
The highlight for me (Nate) is seeing our local pastors being ministered to by the team.  All week long we are a source of encouragement and love!
Our Schedule for the next 1.5 Months
December 9-15:   serving with Pastor Warner to put on Christmas party for 1,000 children!  21 individuals from all over the USA are coming to pull off this huge event in Nicoya, Costa Rica.

We truly wish that we could meet with each of you while we are in  the USA over the Christmas season, but that is pretty much impossible!  Here is our schedule for our time in the USA:

December 15:  Normans fly to Delaware!

December 17:  sharing at Abundant Life Assembly of God in Birdsboro, PA at 10:00 am

December 18:  meeting at The Well Coffeehouse & Marketplace with the Missions Board of Trinity Community Church

December 19-21:  Nate & Laura early anniversary get-away to New York City

December 26-27:  visiting family in Virginia

December 28-29:  visiting with Laura's brother and family in Ohio
 
December 30 - January 7:  visiting Nate's family in Michigan

December 31:  sharing at New Jerusalem Christian Fellowship in Somerset, MI at 10:30 am

January 7:  sharing at Radiant Church in Jackson, MI at 9:30 am, 11:00 am, and 12:30 pm

January 8-10:  visiting in Ohio

January 11-21:  visiting in Delaware

January 12:  sharing at Wilmington Christian School in Hockessin, DE at the Middle/High School Chapel

January 14:  sharing at Immanuel Church in Wilmington, DE at 10:00 am.

January 21:  Normans fly back to Costa Rica!
MERRY CHRISTMAS from:
Nathan, Laura, Darrell 
(in the USA), Reagan, Abigail,  Malachi,  & Isaiah
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