It has been a very busy two weeks here and so here is our official apology for the lack of blogging happening in the Webb household in Costa Rica. But finally, tonight I have found a few minutes to share what's happening here.
These last two weeks have been the annual district assemblies in the area of MAC South (Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama). There are 8 districts, so that means 8 assemblies. No, we did not attend all of them simply because of the cost of extensive travel, but we were privileged to have a part in three of the meetings: Costa Rica North, Costa Rica Central, and David attended the Nicaragua Southeast assembly. All the assemblies were great times of celebration of a year of God's blessings in each area.
Here in San Jose, we enjoyed a wonderful ordination service for three pastors in the area. Nina Gunter, General Superintendent, preached a great message that night and our friend and pastor here in San Jose, Leyla Ramirez, was one of three ordained.
Early Thursday morning the crew of 6 leaders left before sunlight to head north to the border with Nicaragua. From there, after crossing the border, they boarded a boat headed toward San Carlos.
Moody and Nina Gunter in front, Rod Rivera (Communications Director for the Region) and Dr. Carlos Saenz (Regional Director).
Finally arriving around 11am, the assembly was held with a room full of pastors and leaders. After only 3 hours of meetings, the group left for the border once again and finally arrived back to the seminary at 9pm. A long day, but a good day.
With the Assemblies behind us, we are now looking forward to a couple days off this week with the Thanksgiving holiday. We plan on spending Thursday with a some friends, missionaries with the Methodist church and seminary here in San Jose. So we'll enjoy plenty of turkey and fixings, I'm sure. And the Packers on TV, surely we'll keep busy cheering them on.
We are very thankful for a wonderful year here in Costa Rica. We are looking forward already to a great 2008 after a brief Christmas break in the USA.
God bless you all this Thanksgiving as you enjoy time with friends and family. There is much to be thankful for.
The Webb family
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