Day One in the books!

It is currently hour 18, and we are all going strong. Today was a long day, full of plane rides, trips to a local mall in San José for lunch, scenic bus rides, and a tour of the Starbucks Coffee Plantation (which was the students' favorite). After all of our sightseeing, we successfully checked in to the Country Inn and Suites Hotel. All the students enjoyed the colorful sunset over San José, while swimming in the courtyard pool. We all finished the evening fellowshipping together over authentic Hispanic food- cheesy quesadillas and burritos (and ice cream of course)! To end the night, we all gathered together for a devotion in the hotel led by Mrs. Woody, and our Joshua Expedition Guide, Jeff. We talked about Luke 15, and were challenged to spend time in prayer tonight asking God to reveal one child that we can build a special relationship with throughout the VBS. 

 Luke 15:7 "I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent."

 We appreciate your continued prayers for our safety and outreach as we begin our ministry at the church tomorrow. God bless and "¡Pura Vida!" 

 Check out this Shutterfly link to keep up with the latest photos from our trip- https://aacscostaricatrip2019.shutterfly.com/pictures 

 Blog by: Skylar Emert, Ellie Lenhart, and Emma Mori. 

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