What were our impressions of this country the size of West Virginia and with the name “Rich Coast”? If you just want to SEE what we saw in Costa Rica (flora, fauna, etc.), CLICK HERE. Here is what some of our students and teachers shared: Isaac Crawford: “The food is to die for. Not much of the food here is processed, especially the food that we have had the luxury of getting to eat.” Victoria: “The fruit is WONDERFUL!! But [the weather] so hot...whenever i walk outside i f

While in Costa RIca, it was difficult to blog–for a few reasons: time and internet signal being the two most dominant. But we do hope you enjoyed the photos many of us were able to send you. Many of our favorites will be part of the gallery here on the website. (Please visit some of our shared favorite photos HERE!) We worked Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Limon, Costa Rica–specifically in the town of Larga Distancia and surrounding small school comm

Wednesday and Thursday (and now Friday) brought us to a total of four different schools. Generally we host 2 VBS sessions in the am and 1 or 2 in the afternoon. Games and action-driven songs start our time off with the kids, and you can see in the photos how much we enjoy sharing love with the students and each other (which corresponds well with our Bible study in 1st John--Thank you, Mr. Hairless). Our internet connection has not been strong, so this is quick (from my phone

Yesterday (June 2) brought us from Greene Co. to Columbus to Houston to San Jose to Limon. LONG day, but we all stayed animated (sometimes even a little giddy toward the end), and no one was sick, and no one lost anything (permanently). Thank you, Mr. Harless, for keeping the kids occupied during the long bus ride. Thank you, parents, for seeing us off and keeping us in your prayers. Thank you, Pastor Cheo and Meri, for a wonderful traditional meal at the end of our journe

Thank you, teachers and parents, for your support and prayers. Thank you to the Hockings for hosting our family meeting.

“Focus, motivation, and business!” “Life in the fast lane!” 🙂 “#Abiding in Kingdom work!” According to the LCA* students preparing for the 2026 mission trip to Limon, Costa Rica, that’s what preparation looks like. For the last five months, ten students have been meeting weekly to prepare their hearts and minds for traveling to a different country with a different language and food and culture in order to share the Lord’s gospel in word and action. Weekly meetings hav