Wednesday, July 15

Our first full day in Jaco, Costa Rica was very productive. We split into teams and painted a mural at a park where children gather weekly for activities, meals, and devotions. We built the framework for a shed that will serve a school that is badly in need of storage space.  We finished the day by preparing and serving sandwiches to a group of homeless men and women in Jaco. We were also able to enjoy smoothies, and a game of sharks and minnows in the hotel pool. 

We were delighted to see the children's excitement when we began to paint over the old paint for our mural, and to see that our work will have a positive impact in this community. We raised $500 for the purpose of building the shed, and it was fulfilling to see this money actually put to use and to be a part of the construction. The climate in Costa Rica is very challenging, and we have had to drink quite a lot of water to counter the high humidity, and it is raining heavily as we write this blog.  Our team is becoming closer to each other and to God. as we work, play, and care for one another. 

Team 5: Will Mullins, Thomas Bollinger, and Steffen