Ready or Not Here it Comes!!!!!

Hey there,

I am so looking forward to this trip. Not for any reason more than wanting to be obeidient to The Lord. At it's foundation this mission was a directive from Our God. One evening, in prayer several youth felt a leading to go on a trip/mission for Jesus. After some more time in prayer Costa Rica came and it was confirmed. So "Here We Are". While we have struggled some to meet regularly we have felt a great sense of community from the Stumptown congregation and are now building lots of momentum for next week. Thank you so very much Stumptown for your beleif in us and your faithfulness as a congregation to Our God.

We go with expectation............it is very often that this is wher we meet The Lord.....at our expectation.

Here is a list of all our team members

1. Sara Schlosser
2. Rachel Meck
3. Sheila Meck
4. Paige Beiler
5. Casey Felpel
6. Amanda Aponte
7. Jordan deSilva
8. Austin deSilva
9. Elliot Groff
10. Sterling Beiler
11. Levi Schlosser
12. Sam Beiler Leader
13. Scott Stoltzfus Leader
14. Sammy Beiler Leader
15. Liz Hostetter Translator
16. Mark Mentzer Team Leader

Pray for us and let us know what you are hearing from The Lord, or any other comments/encouragements you may have.

With expectation, Mark

Gettin' Ready for Costa Rica

Well here it is....less than a week before we leave on this mission. Some are wondering what will happen and some are wondering what to pack and some didn't even realize they have to pack. As we prepare to go there are some foundational factors that need to be understood.

1. This trip is a misson unto The Lord first and formost
2. This trip is the result of a group of people believing The Lord together for it to happen
3. This trip is an extension of the ministry of Stumptown Mennonite Church

So as we "Get Ready", this is not just a trip, it is a result of many people submitting to a dierective of The Lord and all pulling in the same direction.

Please pray for us.....we leave August 2nd and return August 12th

1. A divine hearing of God's voice
2. Strength/Health
3. Holy desires
4. Fruit of The Spirit in abundance
5. Souls added to The Kingdom
6. Favor with the people we meet
7. Fearlessness of failure or the unknown

So please follow along and comment if you like. We will add comment daily if we can and as we can.

There will be a prayer meeting at Stumptown Mennonite Church on Sunday night August 8th at 7 PM. Come and help us!!!!

blessings, Mark

I decided to try this out and make sure I know how it works. :) So here are some fun facts about Costa Rica since that's what this is all about.

The capital of Costa Rica is San Jose with Spanish being the main language. It's the home of the only butterfly that makes a sound. It's also the home of the world's largest private bug collection. December 1, 1948, President Jose Figueres abolished Costa Rica's army, making 2008 their 60th year without an army. And lastly, apparently Cost Rica does not have many road signs or addresses. It's pretty much defined by landmarks... hopefully our guide knows where she's going!