Home, sweet home!!! That’s what it feels like to return to Costa Rica. Flying into San Jose International Airport at night was a unique experience, one that would mark the beginning of this seven week journey of God continuing to transform my life and the lives of so many in Costa Rica. Upon arriving to the mission house around 1 a.m., and sleeping for only a short five hours, it was off to La Finca (the farm) for a day of work. Returning to La Finca, after being here just six months ago, I was astonished by the size and progress of the building that is being built. This building once only existed in hope and prayer, but has now been molded into a reality that will meet both the spiritual and physical needs of numerous individuals. Placed on the back of an old farm, next to the New Life Church of Los Guido, this future facility will be used for discipleship groups, a feeding center, a tutoring center, and a gymnasium.
Today was a great day of work. We worked digging a trench and patching the bottom of a concrete retaining wall which is intended to prevent rain, dirt, and sewage from entering the church facility. We also painted a sink frame and prepared it to be installed. After laying concrete to give the frame a flat surface, we then installed the sink and its piping, Costa Rica style…dig a trench and burry the pipe. Although the rain began and continued to fall, work still continued.
I’m looking forward to continue working at La Finca and in the various ministry areas, as well as continuing developed relationships with the families and kids whom I have become close with and written letters to over the past few years. I’m excited to be a part of God’s story and serve the people of Costa Rica.
so glad you made it there safe my friend!! and i am so excited for you and the next 7 weeks...i cant wait to read the blog updates...praying for you so much!!!! tell melinda and noemi and mark and meg and shirling :-) i said hello!!!
ReplyDeleteagreed. Shirling is the sweetest kid on the entire Finca - she doesn't have to say a single word (and I don't think she ever DID, actually). hahahaa
ReplyDeleteAnyways, Conway your blog reports are top notch- now all our teams have to represent by setting the bar high too. I love it!
...praying for you day by day brotha-mang. So exciting!
man im so jealous! I wish i had an opportunity like you conway! your the bomb.com.. I look forward to reading your blog's aswell! I shall pray for you too.
ReplyDeleteConway, my family and I are lifting you up in prayer daily. We are new to CBC and are so proud of what the young people there are allowing God to do through them. We are praying that our own kids will be as faithful to the call of Christ and are thankful that so many opportunities have been given to this church body.
ReplyDeleteLanaya,
ReplyDeleteI did make here safely...It is amazing how a dream from our first trip has grown to become a reality. Thank you for all your support and prayers.
Conway
Mike,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouragement! I'm excited to have the opportunity to not only experience the next seven weeks, but also to share it, allowing others to be apart of this journey. God has been faithful on all our visits to Costa Rica, therefore I cannot expect anything less.
Peace!
Conway
Joseph,
ReplyDeleteJoey, thank you for the comment. I'm looking forward to all that awaits. I know God has amazing plans for my life and the lives of the people here in Costa Rica.
Conway
Jim,
ReplyDeleteWelcome! It is great that you and your family have decided to join the CBC family. Our church has been blessed in an uncountabe number of ways. Thank you for the encouragement and support through prayer. I look forward to sharing the opportunities God has and will provide throughout the duration of my stay in Costa Rica.
Conway