Christian Community

So, I'm finally writing in the blog again (hope you enjoy Jennifer).  This past week, we were able to travel as a team to Jaco.  Jaco is a touristy town where people come to either surf, drink, and do drugs or retire.  Before heading that way, all we had heard was bad things about Jaco, so we were pretty nervous going into the trip. When we arrived, we were greeted by Kevin, a guy originally from Atlanta, Georgia.  Kevin moved down to Costa Rica and had the dreams of creating a library in Jaco, where the Ticos and whoever may actually check out the books.  This is a big deal, because this would make the Jaco library the only one in the country where you could actually check them out. The library accepted used books from people in the community and they were also able to buy out a book store that was closing.We spent most of the week organizing books and painting signs to be hung around! We made several friends in the library: Leanna, Anna, Adam, and of course Kevin.  These people were incredible to work with and the hang out with.  We had a lot of fun with them as a team, and just working with them in general!


I titled this blog Christian Community, because I have never been as welcomed into a community as much as I was in Jaco.  Our first night there we went to church and everyone wanted to talk to us and greet us.  The pastor David was so excited to have us there and interested in each of our personal lives. He talked to us for about an hour after church, which meant a lot to us that he would take this time to get to know us.  On Sunday morning, we were able to go to a house church with Kevin.  We met him up at the library and then walked to a neighbor's house where we were greeted with smiles and breakfast.  Everyone at the house was so nice to us and welcoming to each one of us. We spent time with them worshipping, listening to a sermon, and hanging out together.  The feeling of community was just absolutely astounding.  At the end of church, we talked to several of the people and were invited to dinner with them so they could simply encourage us in our journey.  We ate a delicious meal and had great conversations! On Monday, we were also invited to biblestudies with the same group of people.  The girls went over to the same house from house church and the boys had the opportunity to go to a local restraunt.  The ladies discussed where we saw God currently moving in our lives, which was awesome to get to hear a little bit from every persons story.  All in all, the community was just amazing and I can't express it enough! I pray that I can promote such a Christian community within my own life!


Sorry it is short and to the point, but I'm pretty tired!  We will be leaving for the Sera Peke on Saturday and will be gone for 3 weeks.  I know the internet is sketchy, so if I have the opportunity I will post! I miss you all!




Here is a group picture from the library!