After working with the team leaders and the people in Pavas, we have a tentative itinerary.
We will all arrive in San Jose around noon on Saturday, August 11. By the time we clear customs, get our bags, find our ride, get to Rebeca's house and unpack it will be close to 2 or 3pm (assuming the flight is on time).
At Rebeca's house we will meet Don Rodrigo and Virginia, Giselle, Marjorie, Annajense, and of course Rebeca. There is no telling who else will be there to greet us. They will probably have light refreshments and we will have a little time to relax and settle in.
Saturday night we will remain flexible. Some may want to settle in and relax. Others may want to venture into town to see one of the museums. There are wonderful markets not far away, and if there is time we could even go to Moravia to see the crafts for sale there. Saturday night there is also prayer service in Pavas, which can last until midnight. The more hearty among us may want to attend, but I am betting most will be ready to call it an early night.
Sunday morning we will go to worship in Pavas. After the service we will begin our ministries to the children and the medical mission. Megan and her helpers will take about half of the kids and teach them songs. Donna Mathias and her crew will take the other half of the kids and help them in creating Mother's Day crafts that will include a Polaroid of the child and candy.
Debbie Bradley will set up her blood pressure and diabetes screening and get started. The folks on the construction team may venture into the barrio to eyeball the home repair projects.
Everyone will have plenty of time Sunday to meet the ministers in Pavas, and spend time with the families and children there.
Monday it is time to roll up your sleeves. The lunch program will be in full swing! We will help get the dining room set up, cook, serve the kids and then help clean up. After we get a little something to eat ourselves, Megan and Donna will get the kids' activities moving. They will switch the groups they had the day before so all of the kids have a chance to make their craft and learn the songs. Debbie will be giving her medical screenings and giving out the medicine cabinet kits we are bringing.
Of course the people working on the home improvement projects will probably have long been at work while all of this is going on!
At some point we will retire to Rebeca's house for dinner and showers. Some may want to walk down to the Internet cafe to send off emails to home. Some may want to find a quiet place to reflect on the day.
Tuesday morning we will all head to our projects. Some to home improvement, some to help with lunch. Then the kids activities will begin again. Megan and Donna will make sure each child has learned the songs and made thier craft. That evening we will all gather at Iglesia de Pesebre to celebrate Mother's Day! (Mother's Day is actually Wednesday, but people will be encouraged to spend time with their family that day) The local mothers will be invited to hear their children sing and they will receive the gifts the children have made. It will be a great time of fellowship and celebration!
Wednesday will be open. We have reserved this day to explore Costa Rica. We hope to have two different itineraries to choose from. One will be more cultural explorations like museums and markets. The other will allow us to explore volcanoes, rain forests, coffee plantations and Cost Rica's wilderness.
At some point we will also take the seniors from Pavas out to lunch. We will see what they schedule permits when we are there. Also, I hope one night we can hear Rebeca talk about her wonderful ministry to women she runs from her home, called CEDEPCA. Our trip would not be complete without her leading us with her guitar in a spang-lish sing along.
Thursday we will pack up and say goodbye to Rebeca. We will probably go to Pavas to say our goodbyes there as well. From there it will be to the airport and back home.
Thank you all for your energy and your enthusiasm. I am so excited to see how God will use us and bless us in this week together.
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