2009 Happenings in Short Words...

Each year we spend time praying, dreaming, planning and executing what we believe our Lord leads us to do.

This year 2009 has not been an exemption. We had the privilege of using the resources (human, knowledge, infrastructure, money, etc) provided by God to bring glory to Him by serving individuals, communities and organizations in Latina America and the Caribbean.

The very poor and needed country of Haiti has been the focus of one of our projects where we are partnering with a well known Bible seminary in the city of Port of Prince, producing 12 Bible courses in both languages Kreol and French. When the production of these courses be finished, in middle 2010 more pastors and leaders in isolated areas of Haiti will be able to receive this high quality training to continue nurturing the body of Christ there.

Coming back to Costa Rica, we have been partnering with the Family Life ministry, networking pastors, leaders and churches in this country of 4 million people, to bring the hope that only God is able to bring to the families in the middle of several attacks that couples, youths and society are facing. We are leading five couples who are touching hundreds of parents and youths through seminars, workshops and teachings. We had 8 big events this year touching directly at least 150 couples and 100 singles.

Another unique opportunity is with ProMETA seminary. They are teaching a Masters degree program in Theology, 100% online and 100% in Spanish, and which we have been providing technology and support for the last five years, has students now in 19 countries, making a difference and producing transformation all around the region.
A lot of universities and organizations working in education recognize the relevance and power of the usage of technology all around the world. Those organizations both in the formal and non formal side of education are facing several barriers while transitioning from traditional ways of education towards distance education. Some of those institutions are either way resigning to that possibility or struggling in the try. We have the privilege of serving institutions in our region producing high quality courses and resources in the areas of education and technology to help them to overcome the barriers they are facing.

The Story of the Plan of God English and Spanish video has been one of our more ambitious projects. We are creating a set of videos of 10 hours of duration total teaching the whole Story from Genesis to Revelation. The final product will be available to be used online and offline by thousands of pastors in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

The digital gap in some countries is so big that the resources God has given to us can really transform lives and communities. We received the invitation of a university in the city of Leon, Nicaragua. This is a very poor and needy country. We provided training to 10 professors in topics related to education and technology. This particular university is teaching to future engineers, educators, etc.
Besides other projects known for those of you who usually receive our prayer letters, I (Mauricio) has been invited this year to be one of the elders in our church, the president of the board of directors of a regional seminary and a member of the board of directors of a Christian organization who works in Costa Rica ministering to the Anglo youth community (MKs and English speakers). What a privilege continuing serving our Lord.

What about 2010?

We are very grateful with our Lord because our family is healthy in a holistic way. Our marriage of 16 years has been blessed by Him in many ways. Our children love the Lord and love us. They have been working hard this year being an example at church, school and home. What a joy to finish this year praising the Lord for who He is and for what He has done in and with us.

For 2010 we already have a long list of projects which some of them are already in different stages of the process.

We will be focused in the six categories of our ministry plan for this year which are: Team Development, Working with Formal Institutions, Learning Centers Church Based Training, Alliances Built, Infrastructure and Capacity Building, and Increasing Sustainability.

We want to encourage you to strongly consider in prayer continuing or starting supporting us both in prayer and financially.

Thank God because you have provided.

Merry Christmas!