Church in Heredia: Construction Update
We are excited to share that the construction of the church building in Heredia is nearly complete. Thanks to God’s grace, a brother named Juan Carlos Hernández has taken on the responsibility of managing this project. The church had saved approximately $44,000 over the past ten years, which allowed us to begin the remodeling work.
Everything has been done except for the finishing touches, which are being covered through loans that two members have requested from their "Loans and Savings Associations." Additionally, donations have been requested from churches in the United States to help complete the final work.
The leadership of the local men and women has been incredible throughout this process. They have made decisions and shown great maturity and capability, all without needing intervention from this missionary. This is a clear indication of their growing self-sufficiency as a church.
The new construction includes a second floor with five or six classrooms, an office, and other necessary facilities. The main auditorium on the ground floor can now seat up to 200 people, which will help accommodate larger gatherings. There is also a parking area across the street, making it convenient for visitors to access the church.
We are truly grateful for the progress, and we look forward to seeing what God will continue to do in and through this growing congregation.
Click below to see the pictures.
A New Weekly Bible Study Group in Purral: A Story of Faith and Healing"
A new weekly Bible study group has been started in Purral de Guadalupe, following an unexpected turn of events. It all began when Juan Pablo Quirós, the brother of Frank Quirós, a member of our church in Heredia, suffered a severe bicycle accident. He was hit by a vehicle, leaving him in a coma with fears of brain and spinal injuries.
In the midst of this crisis, Víctor Araya and I reached out to the family to offer our support and prayers at the hospital. During these difficult moments, we got to know other family members, including Kiara, who is married to Memo, as well as Memo’s grandmother, Roxana, and his mother, Jennifer.
The heartfelt care and genuine interest shown by the Heredia church during Juan Pablo’s recovery deeply touched the family. As a result, Memo, Kiara, Roxana, and Jennifer opened their hearts to God’s Word and began attending our gatherings. Since then, we have been meeting every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Purral, near San José, for Bible study. These gatherings have been a great source of encouragement for the entire family.
Miraculously, Juan Pablo has made a remarkable recovery and is now back on his feet, only waiting for his jaw to fully heal so he can eat and speak comfortably again.
This journey of faith and restoration has been a true blessing, and we look forward to seeing how God will continue to work in their lives, bringing new conversions and strengthening the community.
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| Juan Pablo (before the accident) |
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| Purral Group with Memo in the foreground |
Dominican Republic Mission Trip – June 22 to July 1, 2025
I had the privilege of traveling to the Dominican Republic to assist Rod Aleandre, a preacher from the Key West Church of Christ, with teaching a Bible study group in Santiago de los Caballeros. I served as his translator, and taught some of the classes directly in Spanish. This approach proved to be both useful and fruitful. Additionally, I had the opportunity to preach at the Arroyo Hondo Church of Christ and establish meaningful connections with the local congregation for future collaboration.
During our stay, Roxana and I were hosted by her brother, Mario Chávez, and his wife, Maria Ribeiro. We also had the chance to engage in a Bible study with Mario, which opened the door for future spiritual discussions.
This trip reaffirmed that the church in Heredia is thriving independently, allowing me to serve more broadly as a missionary-at-large.
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| Arroyo Hondo Church, Dominican Republic |
Ongoing Ministry and Future Transitions
As we look to the future, our ministry continues to thrive in multiple locations. The Bible study group in Turrúcares remains vibrant, with Victor and I continuing to lead sessions every Thursday evening. Additionally, the new group in Purral meets every Wednesday night, and we are hopeful that both of these groups will eventually grow into local churches. Your prayers for these budding congregations are greatly appreciated.
It's also a time of transition. Victor, a Baxter Institute graduate and a dedicated member of the Heredia church for the past decade, will be leaving at the end of July to join a missionary team in Querétaro, Mexico. While we will deeply miss Victor and his wife Aura, we trust that the Lord will continue to guide and bless their journey ahead.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers. We are excited about what the Lord is doing here in Costa Rica and beyond.
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