Hello! I apologize for the lack of updates since leaving the States. I have been in Jaco, Costa Rica working with a ministry called Ocean’s Edge. I have thoroughly enjoyed the work we have been able to do the past two months.
Most of our ministry consisted of a lot of physical labor, cleaning, and painting. Some of what we were able to accomplish included painting a mural, cleaning up two different parks in the city, plastering walls in preparation for painting, building steps, cleaning and sorting at the ministry base, working at the city recycling center, picking up trash on the beach, and digging out plants and replanting them at the parks. It was really fun to see the light of Jesus being spread all around Jaco, even if the ministry wasn’t directly relational in nature.
Twenty years ago, Jaco was considered to be a Sodom and Gomorrah town. A very dark place. While much change has taken place in the last twenty years, drugs and prostitution are still very prevalent in Jaco today. It’s not often that a ministry has such a great relationship with the city government, so it was really cool to see that partnership at work, especially considering Jaco’s reputation. It’s exciting to think about the long-term effects that our sometimes tedious work will have on that partnership in the future.
We ended our time in Jaco a few days ago, and are currently at debrief to rest and process through the last two months. We fly to Guatemala on Sunday! My team will be living in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. I would appreciate prayers for the continuation of good health for my squad as we transition countries.
I’m so proud of you Catherine! We’re keeping you and you team in our prayers, and trust God will provide safe travel and fruitful ministry in Guatemala. We love you!! ~ Daddy
May the Lord’s Hand of blessing continue to be with you and your teammates! You are payed for daily before the Throne of Grace! Much love, Mommy
Hard work but glad you are serving God in the place that needs Him. Praying for you as you travel and rest.
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Catherine, great to hear an update from you. Praying that all the seeds you have planted will flourish for many years to come. Praying for your team. Look forward to hearing from you soon.
I love reading your updates! I continue to pray for you during this time of seeing, learning, growing, believing and reaching out to others. I have been to Chichicastenango and still remember it. I don’t think much has changed. It is a world of poverty, corruption, drugs and human trafficking. Despite that there are some supremely happy people there. It’s such a disconnect from our way of understanding life. Praying that your faith is challenged and strengthened. ??
Love hearing about your ministry and all you are doing to serve our Lord. Praying for blessing of health, safe travels, and sharing the love of Jesus. God bless you.