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MORE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

Jesus's command to love others is a call to action, not just sentiment. Our understanding of Christ's love for us powers our kindness and Christian service.

SCROLL DOWN for other ongoing programs we provide to youth and families in our Mission Field. We also take urgent action when those we serve need us most. When possible, we serve alongside other Christian ministries in Jaco.

The work is extensive and spread out, and we are widely separated from each other along the wall. 20 Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, join us there. Our God will fight for us!” (Nehemiah 4:19b-20)

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ACTIVATE! BIBLE CLUBS

Youth Activities, Discipleship and Community

Activate! Day Club is like a one-day VBS. It is patterned after similar clubs in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Billings, Montana.


At Activate!, we incorporate visiting missions teams who prepare games, obstacle courses, snacks, and Bible lessons for approximately 35-45 youth ages 12 and under. Often there are teens and mothers in attendance. Our next step is to offer more regular children's discipleship, as well as Bible studies for teens and adults. Many have expressed interest -- they are hungry for truth! Please pray with us that the Lord brings an army of laborers!

Activate! takes place at Genios Parque in Cristo Rey each month. Learn more about our friends at Genios here.

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YOUTH SERVICE PROJECTS

Loving God by Loving Others = Transformation!

For various reasons, many of the youth we serve have not received enough care or attention and are conditioned to look out solely for their own interests. God intends for us to be in community with others and to be outward focused -- loving Him and others.


Youth service projects take place outside school time when there are simple projects or tedious work to be done. On these days, we take the kids to serve their neighbors. The purpose is to let them experience the joy we receive when we take the focus off ourselves and give our time and talents to others.


This has been very successful. Kids are always eager to go, even though they have little notice and no idea what's in store for them that day. After a couple hours of work, we reward them with a cold drink or ice cream and a Bible lesson.

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URGENT ACTION

Mercy for Our Neighbors In Times of Need

Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."

(Parable of the Good Samaritan, Luke 10:37b)

Christians around the world are regularly called into action to alleviate suffering of various kinds. In Jaco, it could be heavy rains and flooding, landslides, fire, dilapidated housing, injuries and illness, or civil unrest. These photos show some of the generosity taking place in our community by Christians motivated by the love of Christ.


In May 2024, several houses in the marginalized neighborhood of Las Parcelas were bulldozed with little or no notice to the residents, some of whom had lived on the property for over 20 years and had paid money for their land. Christians organized and distributed donations of food, clothing, shelter and household goods. Our friend Ben created an inspiring video about serving others in this situation.

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OTHER SERVICES AND SISTER ORGANIZATIONS

The Hands and Feet of Jesus!

In the Jaco area, there are many in need and never enough hands to serve, but those who are here are dedicated and tireless in their efforts to live their faith in word and deed. Needs are often communicated through Horizon Church, Swift Sunrise, Ocean's Edge, NowCR, Rotary Jaco, and other connected outlets.

One thing you rarely have to worry about is whether these ministries also share the Gospel as they perform charitable services. Meeting someone's needs while leaving them in a spiritually-dead condition is not the mission Jesus has called us to. Those we serve will be eternally grateful when we take the time to share the truth and the eternal salvation that Jesus provides.

To that end, please read this verse and click the button below to read the Good News of Jesus Christ in English and Spanish:

Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6)

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