Luther Memorial Church: River Falls, WI

Costa Rica Mission Trip (Biblica Uncion y Fuego) 2019

Biblica Uncion y Fuego Children’s Christmas Project 2018

I want to share with everyone how Pastor Luis is using the money sent by Luther Memorial for the Children’s Christmas Box project. He is using a two-step approach. In his current ministry he is using the AWANA program to teach the gospel message of Jesus to the children of his church. This program awards achievement of goals in reading and memorizing bible passages. Those successfully fulfilling their goals were invited to a special party last Sunday. This included a puppet show, singing, playing games, having a meal in the new kitchen, and receiving gifts of candy, fruit, a t-shirt, and a surprise wrapped gift. Pastor Luis sent a number of pictures of this event which can be accessed per instructions below. There were 42 children in attendance at this event.

On December 15 Pastor Luis and team will host a similar event for other children in their neighborhood who are not yet involved in their AWANA program. They are hoping to attract another 30 or more children to this event.

This is the message Pastor Luis asked me to share with you:

” We are so grateful to all of you at Luther Memorial Church. This is only possible because of the money you have given us. I just do not have the words to express my gratitude. I do not know how to demonstrate how grateful I am. All of us here send you greetings, hugs, and kisses. We are overcome with emotion and gratitude.”

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Abigail Venegas age 6

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Jhonaiker Madrigal

November 2018:

LMC is supporting the Biblica Unción y Fuego church in Costa Rica through a Christmas Box program this Christmas season. We are collecting funds to send to Pastor Luis (sending the boxes was difficult with transport/import tax, etc.) Monetary donations need to be received by November 18th. This is a great way to help spread the Love of Jesus to the C4 during Christmas, and many children will be blessed.

Luther Memorial Church served the Continent by sending LMC members to Costa Rica in August, 2018. Below are the daily updates from the ministry that happened there.

School ministry

by Connie Mairena | August 9, 2018 9:21 PM

Today we had the opportunity to minister more than 75 kids from the local school, we played some games but more importantly we share the gospel.

Bible study

by Connie Mairena | August 9, 2018 9:18 PM

Last night Pastor Chad share the message about how God prepares the ones He calls.

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Women getting together

by Connie Mairena | August 9, 2018 1:31 PM

Susan shared an amazing word to the ladies that came. She remained us we are worthy and valuable because God's loves makes us worthy. A huge shoot out to the 30 women that came today (yesterday we had 9). Gos is so faithful!

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Food distribution day #2

by Connie Mairena | August 9, 2018 1:23 PM

More than supporting families in their physical needs we have been blessed by listening to their life stories and praying over their lifes. All the people have been welcoming and warm with us! What a beautiful culture and country.

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Project's day # 2

by Connie Mairena | August 9, 2018 12:29 PM

Yesterday we kept working on the trench and on the outdoor light post for the church , that is almost done! Now we are gonna focus on the kitchen.

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Women's ministry

by Connie Mairena | August 8, 2018 3:50 AM

This was not even half of the lady's that joined us today, Sue shared the message. Also her with Tessa, April and couple lady's of the community shared their testimony too.

Projects

by Connie Mairena | August 8, 2018 3:42 AM

This week we are working in different projects for the church, this is one of them, digging a trench, for the water to come out. There's something beautiful about physical work for the Lord and His kingdom.

Food distribution

by Connie Mairena | August 8, 2018 3:37 AM

This morning we went and visit different families of the community, we gave one bag of food but most important we pray over them and shared the gospel.

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Bonfire

by Connie Mairena | August 7, 2018 9:38 AM

We had an amazing night with the youth from Biblica Unción y Fuego church. Marshmallows, testimonies and worship were part of our first official night in Costa Rica.

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Soccer time

by Connie Mairena | August 7, 2018 12:13 AM

This afternoon we played some soccer or at least we tried...This was such joyful moment.

Their heart's!

by Connie Mairena | August 7, 2018 12:09 AM

Today we prayed over Pastor Luis and Pastora Adita and the ministry God has put in their hands. This was definitely a highlight for many of us.

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Monday

by Jaqueline Navarro | August 6, 2018 7:47 PM

This is how our week starts. Hard work every minute and laughter with it. We are so blessed to be here.

Preparing for ministry

by Jaqueline Navarro | August 6, 2018 7:05 PM

As we get ready for the week we went grocerie shopping for the food distribution ministry. Prayer is always the clue of a successful

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Time with Pastor Luis

by Connie Mairena | August 6, 2018 11:13 AM

Hearing Pastor Luis heart for the Lord and his testimony is a powerful thing! It's amazing to see how God calls you and pursues you for HIM.

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Help us support our mission team through prayer! While LMC is in Costa Rica, we would like to continue the mission right from our homes stateside. Please join us in signing up for a prayer time slot by clicking on the LINK

LMC River Falls supports missions through LCMS World Missions and Wycliffe Bible Translator.

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