Hey All,

GLORY TO GOD FOR HE IS GOOD!!!!! We have been here under 24 hours, and God has already showed up in a great and mighty way!!! When we arrived, we had a warm welcome awaiting us. Maria Artavia, Matt's mother-in-law, greeted us with hugs, kisses and Costa Rican flags with tears of joy streaming down her face. We met in her garage, and there was hardly a dry eye in the place. Also awaiting us was a home-cooked, genuine Costa Rican meal, will all the fixin's.

After eating, the men headed out and started evangelizing right away. We passed out hundreds, if not thousands, of tracts, with a count of only two being rejected. We held a small church service in the local church. There wasn't a large number, but the pastor and family were counting on a day of rest, but as Matt described to his family, if you were to imagine a freight train with the name Evangelism going full speed, that would be us. Even though there wasn't many to show up at the service, God showed up. GOD IS GOOD!!! After singing and a short message, we stayed in the church for another hour praying and crying. The minister of music came by, and we just had a good 'ole time in the Holy Spirit for HE IS WORTHY!!!!

After much singing, crying, and testiftying, we came back to the house, and split into teams Pedro (Peter) and Pablo (Paul). Pedro, the group staying in Alajuela, went to stay with Adriana's sister, and Pablo stayed with Maria. After a good night's sleep, Pedro and Pablo met up at Maria's house for prayer. Pablo headed out today, Tuesday, because even though it was a day early, the family in Jiminez was ready for them. They headed out around 10:30 am, 12:30 pm your time, and will arrive around 6 or 6:30 tonight.

Please keep praying for both teams, as we will still need it... Bro. Wayne will be preaching services in Jiminez, and we will carry on with the services here. Please pray that God keeps moving and touching hearts... We have recieved many Blessings, and hope to recieve more.

Thanks for all the support and prayers! GOD IS GOOD!!!!

Love you all,

Bro. Chris Smith

P.S. There are more pictures, but due to time and space, I have only added a few, but there will be more to come!!!