Wednesday

Just a quick note to say all is well. Internet challenges keep me from uploading pics. Busy, long days here yet God is good in the midst of it all. God's creation here is stunning at times. The children point me to God. We look forward to sharing about our journey here on Sunday, March 11 during th Adult Forum in the Parish Hall. Will try to blog and upload more pics as we can. Thanks so much for your prayers. Pure grace! The Rev. Amy Huacani

This is how we roll. Together in Christ.

Carrying over the title from last year Ninja John is completing the second row of the 12x12 ceramic tile.

 As John finishes the opposite end; Scott,Melissa,Joseph, and Wilbur round the corner.

 With a view of some mountains in the background Sara prepares the floor to keep the dust down before painting the six panel doors.Marvin came by to show off his beautiful 5 month old baby.

Marvin has helped out on many of our trips. Its a blessing to have him living next door. He can take part and see it all come together.

Raymond Brown

Sunday!

 Hi!  Here is the team, taking a tour at the Santa Maria Parish, on our way back from the Estrada community to Earth University, where we are staying.  The woman with the green shirt is Sonja, the rector of the parish.  She was so gracious to let us visit at such late notice. 

 Here we are in front of the Santa Maria parish.  It has been a great, yet exhausting day. 



I'm in awe of how gorgeous God's creation is here.  It is just beautiful!  Here is a glimpse.  We even spotted a sloth, an anteater, and toucans all in one day while on the bus traveling from one place to another.

The team arrived at the Estrada community this morning just in time for worship at 11 am, which lasted almost two hours.  At the last minute, I was asked to celebrate the Eucharist in Spanish, so that was interesting but worked okay.  During the offering time, we gave the church three prayer books in spanish and a typewriter that Ray brought.  One of the young boys remarked at how he wanted to learn how to sew so he could always have clothes.  After worship, we all gathered in the community building for lunch.  More pictures to follow of the building and the children tomorrow.  Oh, and rice and beans has been available at every meal. Typical Costa Rican food.  It is a joy to be here!

The Reverend Amy Huacani

February 25: We Have Arrived!!!

Eleven missioners from Emmanuel arrived in Costa Rica after a long day of travel:  Amy, Beth, John, Joseph, Mary Gayle, Mav, Melissa, Ray, Sara, Scott and Stuart.

We will have lots more to say tomorrow. For now let me just say that our travels went incredibly smoothly, and we enjoyed each other's company all day. It was quite a long day (beginning at 3:45 am outside the Church in Southern Pines) and most of us are turning in early, real early.

Here are a few snaps of our group eating dinner at Rancho Roberto's, a favorite Emmanuel haunt:

Stuart Mills