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Costa Rica Mission Trip – July 2024

In July 2024, a mission team coordinated by Gospel Travel Mission, in collaboration with the Antillean Adventist University (UAA) and the Caribbean Association, traveled to Limón, Costa Rica to serve local communities through evangelism, children’s ministry, and health outreach.

From the moment of arrival on July 7, the mission was structured with a clear purpose: to strengthen communities through service, spiritual outreach, and practical support, following the model of Christ-centered ministry.

Community Impact Initiatives

Throughout the week, the mission team carried out multiple initiatives focused on both spiritual growth and community development:

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

A central component of the mission was the Vacation Bible School program, where children participated daily in structured activities including Bible lessons, music, crafts, games, and group rotations.

According to the program schedule, children were organized by age groups and rotated through different learning stations such as Bible study, prayer, games, and creative activities (see rotation structure on page 10).

This created a dynamic environment where children not only learned about faith but also experienced joy, belonging, and personal attention.

Evangelistic Campaigns

Evening evangelistic meetings were held throughout the week across different districts in Limón, bringing together families and community members to hear messages of hope and transformation.

Multiple churches and locations participated in coordinated campaigns, expanding the reach of the mission across the region (see campaign distribution on page 9).

Health & Dental Outreach

The mission included dental services and basic health outreach, providing care to individuals with limited access to medical attention.

These services complemented the spiritual work by addressing real physical needs within the community.

Community Engagement & Service

The team actively engaged with local communities through:

  • Daily interactions with families
  • Distribution of support and resources
  • Participation in local church services and Sabbath programs

These efforts helped build trust, strengthen relationships, and create a lasting impact beyond the scheduled activities.

Cultural & Spiritual Experience

In addition to ministry work, the mission experience included moments of spiritual reflection, team devotionals, and cultural connection, allowing volunteers to grow personally while serving others.

Daily devotionals and team gatherings emphasized spiritual growth, unity, and alignment with the mission’s purpose (see program schedule pages 5–6).

Stewardship of Donor Support

Donor contributions made this mission possible by supporting:

  • Vacation Bible School materials and children’s resources
  • Meals and daily logistics for outreach programs
  • Dental and health service supplies
  • Evangelistic campaign materials
  • Transportation, lodging, and coordination of the mission team

Because of this support, children were reached, families were impacted, and communities experienced both practical help and spiritual encouragement.

A Continuing Impact

The Costa Rica mission was not only a one-time event but part of an ongoing effort to build relationships, strengthen churches, and expand the reach of the gospel in the region.

The seeds planted through this mission continue to grow through local leadership, ongoing ministry, and the lives that were touched during this experience.

Thank you for being part of this mission of service, faith, and transformation.

Our Trip

Country
Costa Rica
Towns
Santa Lucia, El Campanario, Los Caminos
Days
7 days
Families
350 families
Children
425 children
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Monday, July 8th, 1st day | Lunes, Julio 8 – 1er día
On this day, we focused the message on: Jesus is our Rabbi, and we are His followers. The Bible verse is found in Mark 1:17, which tells the moment when Jesus says to His disciples, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."
Bible Story Station: The children were told the story of how Jesus called fishermen to be His disciples. It was also shown that just as Jesus called His disciples, He calls us to work for Him and fulfill our mission in this world with love.
Prayer Station: The children drew a picture with a prayer about something they were thankful for, and then they prayed, sharing with God their reasons for gratitude and their requests.
Games Station: A game was conducted where all participants had to hold hands and form a circle. The station leaders gave directions on which way to move to encourage teamwork.
Craft Station: Paper boats were made.
Experiments Station: After an explanation of how wheat is processed, the children made bracelets out of cereal.
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Tuesday, July 9th, 2nd day | Martes, Julio 9 – 2do dia
On this day, we focused the message on: Jesus is our healer, and we are free. The Bible verse is found in Mark 5:41, which tells the story of Jairus' sick daughter and the moment when Jesus says to her, "Little girl, I say to you, get up.
"Bible Story Station: The children were told the story of Jairus' sick daughter and how Jesus restored her health. Just as He did for her, He can free all His children when they are sick or in pain.
Prayer Station: The children were given a plastic pot with the word "love" written inside. They were asked to think of a moment when they were sad, crush the pot, and place a note inside that said "Jesus loves you" along with a smiley face.
Games Station: A game was played where the children were divided into teams. One team had to capture the other based on given instructions.
Craft Station: Paper fish were decorated.
Experiments Station: Small dough balls were formed, and a recipe for making bread was recorded.
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Wednesday, July 10th, 3rd day | Miercoles, Julio 10 – 3er dia
On this day, we focused the message on: Jesus is the Son of God, and we are courageous. The Bible verse is found in Mark 6:50, which tells the story of Jesus walking on the water toward the disciples and saying to them, "Don't be afraid."
Bible Story Station: The children were told the story of Jesus walking on water and feeding a multitude.
Prayer Station: They played a game where one child walked between two rows of children who tried to blow out a candle the child was carrying. At the end, they shared prayer requests and the things that make them feel stronger and braver.
Games Station: They played hot potato with water-filled balloons and used a hose to keep the activity refreshing and dynamic.
Craft Station: They created baskets out of clay.
Experiments Station: The children were given grapes and then pretended to make grape juice. Afterward, they crushed Orbeez to symbolize the grapes being crushed in the juice-making process.
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Thursday, July 11th, 4th day | Jueves, Julio 11 – 4to dia
On this day, we focused the message on: Jesus is the Messiah, and we are saved. The Bible verse is found in Mark 8:29, which tells the story of the moment when Peter responds to Jesus, declaring that He is the Messiah.
Bible Story Station: The children were told that all names have a meaning, just like when Jesus asked who He was, and clarified that He is the Christ.
Prayer Station: They discussed how Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins. The children wrote notes and drew a cross on a piece of paper along with their names to symbolize that Jesus saved each of them.
Games Station: They were divided into teams and assigned a number. Each participant would race to capture the flag when their number was called.
Craft Station: They engaged in coloring activities in small notebooks.
Experiments Station: They were shown how to dye a piece of fabric and wool.
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Friday, July 12th, 5th day | Jueves, Julio 12 – 5to dia
On this day, we focused the message on: Jesus is our Lord, and we are His helpers. The Bible verse is found in John 21:15, which tells the story of when Jesus says, "Feed my lambs."
Bible Story Station: The children were told about how Peter shared the way Jesus served him breakfast on the beach and later commanded Peter to "feed my lambs."
Prayer Station: They wrote a positive message on a piece of paper with the intention of giving it to a loved one later.
Games Station: A game was played where the children were divided into teams. One team had to capture the other based on given instructions.
Craft Station: Mini aquariums were created by pouring blue liquid into a bottle along with a toy sea animal.
Experiments Station: A DIY perfume was made.

Tour Location

Your journey begins today as you board your international flight to Honduras. Upon arrival at San Pedro Sula Airport (SAP), our guide will welcome you outside customs so you can board the official transportation, and will accompany you on the transfer to our selected hotel, where you will check in and rest. The remainder of the day is free for you to enjoy the view, the pool, or personal activities. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.

After breakfast, we leave the hotel early and head to the event site, where the tents will be set up. We begin preparing the team and the materials for the VBS activities, or Vacation Bible School, which we will carry out throughout the week with the children from the communities of Santa Lucía, El Campanario, and Los Caminos. We then stop for lunch (a variety of meals not included in the package price), and afterward return with our backpacks at 1:00 pm to the mission area, ready for our first day with the community children, whose VBS will take place from 2:00 to 5:00 pm each day. At the mission site, we prepare the necessary materials for the opening of our Vacation Bible School, and as the children arrive, we welcome them with a smile and help them find their seats, so we can explain to them as a group what the week’s activities prepared for them will involve. A medical team sets up the mobile clinic to begin medical and dental consultations during the rest of the week. We take time for a snack, and at the scheduled time, we gather the materials and clean up the area before boarding our bus back. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.

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