TUESDAY: DAY TWO

Yesterday we rode the zip line in the jungles of Costa Rica. To begin, we had to climb up hundreds of steep mud stairs up the mountain. They gave us instructions on how to brake and such. We also took a group picture by a beautiful waterfall. It was not a continuous zip line, we swung from tree to tree in the canopy. It lasted for about an hour and a half. I met one of the guys working, Raymond, and talked to him. He plays soccer and as we kept talking, I found out he plays the same position as me on the field. It was really neat to make a connection with a Costa Rican, and show the love of God through me in that way. If you think I was conversing in Spanish with him, you're right. NOT. Luckily, he spoke perfect English! The last part of the zipline was a straight down drop. It was definitely a surprise! Afterwards, they had fabulous fresh fruits. The pineapple was the best!! Overall, it was a good experience and it was so much fun as well as eye opening to see God's beauty in the jungle.

-Lindsey Halbrook

Today was awesome. It was our free day. A part of group left early this morning to embark on the canopy zipline tour in the tip-tops of the rainforest. Another section of our group headed into Jaco for a time of relaxation and shopping. While we were there we were walking down the sidewalk and some man caught the corner of my eye and it caused me to do a double take, as I took a second look it clicked; KELVIN! We saw one of the youth from N.I.S.S.I Church we worked with last year. We were so fortunate and lucky to get to see 2 students that our group worked with last year. On our way to Puntarenas we drove along the costline and stopped at a beautiful beach with crashing waves on jagged rocks, we all spent our 30 minutes taking pictures. It has been awesome to be in this God designed oasis. EVery aspect of where we are screams the glory of our Savior. We are currently preparing to go out on our first day of VBS so we ask for your prayers of protection, and guidance. The majesty of God has enveloped us in this place. Our God is great, strong, and mighty, and with His help we will ignite revival in His perfect and holy name. Continue to pray and lift up our group, gracias amigos ;)

-Dave Nedbalek

Thanks for all of your prayers. We will keep you posted when we can, the Internet here is sort of shady.