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Costa RicaCosta Rica is a developing country and, as is the case in developing countries, there is an uneven distribution of wealth and a high rate of crime in urban settings. The inner city situation exasperates these problems and this affects children significantly.
GraceDestin works alongside a camp that purposes to lead children, ages 7 to 11, to salvation through Jesus Christ in a camp atmosphere.
The primary area of focus is the "shantytown" children of San Jose and Esparza. The opportunity is to bring these children into a completely different environment - away from the "urban jungle" and into a world that is both beautiful and educational. Allowing the children to enjoy Christian activities as well as participating in hands-on learning builds a sense of hope that is absent in their current situations.
GraceDestin's involvement with the camp are varied and include the following:
Service-related acitivites
Camp-related activities
This mission is an enabling mission and is supported financially and through the sending of teams.
Rick Royston usually leads a couple trips to Costa Rica each year. If you are interested in this mission opportunity or would like more info, please email Rick.
For pictures from the summer 2008 Costa Rica mission trip, click here.
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