Coasta Rica needs Pam she needs U!
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My name is Shane Brown my wife Pam and I have been married for 18 years, we have no kids. In 2006, Pam found out that she had Cancer in her Utris and having a baby was out of the question. We would spend all are Money and Time keeping Pam healthy Instead of adopting. She is currently employed with Americorps which is a reading progrm were she helps kids to learn to read. She is also the childrens director at River Of Life Church in Sauk Centre MN where she Helps lead Children to God.
Our Church is headed to Costa Rica in October and I don't have the money to send her. They will be working directly with the kids there, doing mission work and teaching the children all they can about the love of there Father in Heaven! Your help is more then appreciated!!!!
The Money will be going towords getting Pam to her destination, food, shots,and her passport and a few things to give to the kids if I know Pam! Like some candy.
All supporters will get updates on face book and Email when its available. Thanks, I could not have sent her without you.
Costa Rica at a glance
It’s hard to imagine that a country that is similar in size to the State of Vermont and New Hampshire can be full of such diversity and natural beauty. Among the smallest Latin American countries, and unlike its neighbors, Costa Rica is known throughout the world for its peacefulness and political stability. They have no standing army and most Ticos as they are known, are very patriotic and have a great sense of national pride.
With a handful of active volcanoes, gorgeous beaches, rain forests that stretch for miles on end, and some of the world’s most exotic species, Costa Rica attracts over 1 million foreigners each year. It is part of a narrow isthmus that connects North and South America. Flanked to the east by the Atlantic Ocean and to the west the Pacific Ocean, this tiny country sums up it’s entire lifestyle in a single phrase “Pura Vida” which literally means PURE LIFE!
However, life really isn’t pure without Jesus Christ and what this country needs is an army of believers. With over 75% claiming to be Catholic (25% don’t practice it) Costa Rica has a dark side that many are unaware of.
-Humanism is taught to all incoming
Freshman on the University campuses
-Consumption of drugs has risen sharply
in the past years among teens
-Human and Sex Trafficking is the
highest among Central America
-Homosexuals have more rights than Christians
This beautiful but dark nation needs to see the
love of Christ. Without Him, we will never
experience that “pure life.”
General Trip Info
Where
San Jose, Costa Rica
When
Monday, October 5th – Tuesday, October 13th
Who
Anyone over the age of sixteen is welcome to come on their own. We are willing to take someone as young as twelve if they are accompanied by a guardian.
How much
Total approximate cost of the trip is $1,600
What
The most important thing to remember is that we are there to serve the missionary and the local church. We don’t exactly know what we will be doing there. Even if we do find out, we need to be flexible in case a serving opportunity arises or changes.
With that said, we do have a general idea of what we will be doing:
• We will be working with the Latin America Childcare Center to feed & play with kids. We may be leading a few chapel services and doing a small construction / painting job for them as well.
• We will also be partnering the local church to do some service elements and possibly some outreach ministry.
Practical Questions
Where will I sleep?
Two options:
1. Kaps Place (normal accomodations)
- Hostel
- 4 people per room
- Some may have community bathroom
2. Casa Conde (add $10 per day per person)
- Average hotel
- 4 people per room
- Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna
What will I eat?
- Breakfast at hotel: cereal, fruit, pastries, somewhat normal continental breakfast
- Lunch at LACC: Traditional costa rican dish: rice, beans, meat
- Supper at restaurants: More American stuff
What shots should I get?
- Recommended: Routine vaccines – MMR, DTAP, Polio, Chicken Pox
- Hepatitis A & Typhoid if you’re really paranoid
What’s the weather going to be like?
- Warm: 70’s & 80’s
- Rainy season – pretty much rain ever day
Timeline
March 29 - Missionary @ RLC
- Josh Amiot will be here to share his ministry and talk about what is going to happen on our trip.
April - Application
- All applications & other documents must be filled out and turned in before the end of April so we can do background checks and confirm the team that is going.
- $100 will be due at this time to hold your spot as well.
June - Book Flights
- We get the best deal with the least amount of worry or hastle if we book our flights 4 months out.
- $1,000 is due at this time because our tickets will be nonrefundable and nontransferable.
September - Complete Payment Due
- We need to send our on location expense money to the missionary one month before we go there so he can use it to set up transportation and lodging
Training Meetings
- We will be meeting together every other month once our team is set to do the following:
o Pray for our trip
o Spiritual growth challenge
o Trip updates
o Ministry preparation
o Learn useful common sayings in Spanish
- Training will be set once our group members are confirmed, but will occur in these months:
o June
o August
o October
October - GO!
- This is going to be awesome!!!
Our Church is headed to Costa Rica in October and I don't have the money to send her. They will be working directly with the kids there, doing mission work and teaching the children all they can about the love of there Father in Heaven! Your help is more then appreciated!!!!
The Money will be going towords getting Pam to her destination, food, shots,and her passport and a few things to give to the kids if I know Pam! Like some candy.
All supporters will get updates on face book and Email when its available. Thanks, I could not have sent her without you.
Costa Rica at a glance
It’s hard to imagine that a country that is similar in size to the State of Vermont and New Hampshire can be full of such diversity and natural beauty. Among the smallest Latin American countries, and unlike its neighbors, Costa Rica is known throughout the world for its peacefulness and political stability. They have no standing army and most Ticos as they are known, are very patriotic and have a great sense of national pride.
With a handful of active volcanoes, gorgeous beaches, rain forests that stretch for miles on end, and some of the world’s most exotic species, Costa Rica attracts over 1 million foreigners each year. It is part of a narrow isthmus that connects North and South America. Flanked to the east by the Atlantic Ocean and to the west the Pacific Ocean, this tiny country sums up it’s entire lifestyle in a single phrase “Pura Vida” which literally means PURE LIFE!
However, life really isn’t pure without Jesus Christ and what this country needs is an army of believers. With over 75% claiming to be Catholic (25% don’t practice it) Costa Rica has a dark side that many are unaware of.
-Humanism is taught to all incoming
Freshman on the University campuses
-Consumption of drugs has risen sharply
in the past years among teens
-Human and Sex Trafficking is the
highest among Central America
-Homosexuals have more rights than Christians
This beautiful but dark nation needs to see the
love of Christ. Without Him, we will never
experience that “pure life.”
General Trip Info
Where
San Jose, Costa Rica
When
Monday, October 5th – Tuesday, October 13th
Who
Anyone over the age of sixteen is welcome to come on their own. We are willing to take someone as young as twelve if they are accompanied by a guardian.
How much
Total approximate cost of the trip is $1,600
What
The most important thing to remember is that we are there to serve the missionary and the local church. We don’t exactly know what we will be doing there. Even if we do find out, we need to be flexible in case a serving opportunity arises or changes.
With that said, we do have a general idea of what we will be doing:
• We will be working with the Latin America Childcare Center to feed & play with kids. We may be leading a few chapel services and doing a small construction / painting job for them as well.
• We will also be partnering the local church to do some service elements and possibly some outreach ministry.
Practical Questions
Where will I sleep?
Two options:
1. Kaps Place (normal accomodations)
- Hostel
- 4 people per room
- Some may have community bathroom
2. Casa Conde (add $10 per day per person)
- Average hotel
- 4 people per room
- Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna
What will I eat?
- Breakfast at hotel: cereal, fruit, pastries, somewhat normal continental breakfast
- Lunch at LACC: Traditional costa rican dish: rice, beans, meat
- Supper at restaurants: More American stuff
What shots should I get?
- Recommended: Routine vaccines – MMR, DTAP, Polio, Chicken Pox
- Hepatitis A & Typhoid if you’re really paranoid
What’s the weather going to be like?
- Warm: 70’s & 80’s
- Rainy season – pretty much rain ever day
Timeline
March 29 - Missionary @ RLC
- Josh Amiot will be here to share his ministry and talk about what is going to happen on our trip.
April - Application
- All applications & other documents must be filled out and turned in before the end of April so we can do background checks and confirm the team that is going.
- $100 will be due at this time to hold your spot as well.
June - Book Flights
- We get the best deal with the least amount of worry or hastle if we book our flights 4 months out.
- $1,000 is due at this time because our tickets will be nonrefundable and nontransferable.
September - Complete Payment Due
- We need to send our on location expense money to the missionary one month before we go there so he can use it to set up transportation and lodging
Training Meetings
- We will be meeting together every other month once our team is set to do the following:
o Pray for our trip
o Spiritual growth challenge
o Trip updates
o Ministry preparation
o Learn useful common sayings in Spanish
- Training will be set once our group members are confirmed, but will occur in these months:
o June
o August
o October
October - GO!
- This is going to be awesome!!!
Organizer
Shane Brown
Organizer
Sauk Centre, MN