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Hello To All,

Let’s start with a rundown of the start to the school year for the kids. Kayley is in 6th grade and Joshua is in 10th. We returned to Costa Rica two weeks after the school year began, so there was some catching up to do from the git-go. Kayley has struggled to get used to the 6th grade changes, but finally is getting the hang of it all. She had the flu last week (along with half of the school) so she missed 3 days more…more make up work! The school canceled classes for Monday since everyone was ill, making for a 4 day weekend with Tuesday being our Independence Day. So, today (Wednesday) was a fresh start to the year…we hope!

Joshua is on the Basketball team and is one of the starters. He and one other boy are the biggest – they don’t have very many tall players beings that this is Costa Rica and all. But the little guys are fast and make up for what they lack in height. We are excited to see a game at the end of the month.

Last weekend was full of activities since we had some special and important guests here with us on campus. Larry McCain and Larry Cook, who work with New Church Specialties Ministry were here to do trainings with the Costa Rica Central District. It was such great information about Refocusing your church, dealing with change and having and sharing a lasting vision. Good stuff.


On Sunday morning we took the visitors to Volcan Irazu. We had not been to this volcano before, so it was a treat for our family. This volcano is similar to Poas since it too blew its top long ago, but this volcano last erupted in 1963 and has ash all around. The water at the bottom is an odd color of green. And there were plants growing out of the ash. It was a good reminder to me of what can come from suffering. God can take the ashes and make them produce fruit again!


Sunday afternoon, the visitors preached during a special evangelical service. Both presenters were great and everyone enjoyed the time very much. Many people spent time in prayer after wards, seeking the Lord and His guidance for their lives.


Shelley stays very busy with all her new responsibilities. She is learning Dreamweaver to update the website, working on a new Seminary E-Newsletter, planning for the first CALL (Christian Academy of Language and Learning) student to arrive, hiring a Spanish teacher, and planning ahead for 2010. God is opening many doors and making the way for the future. It is amazing to be part of what He is doing.

David also is staying very busy with Evangelism activities. We are glad he has been home most of the time since we returned, but we know that will change in October. His first trip is to Nicaragua on October 1st and we are sure more will follow. He is anxious to see the leaders in each district and to catch up on what has been happening in each area. Oh, and here’s the good news! David once again has a Costa Rican driver’s license after being without for almost 9 months! This is a huge praise and we are all so pleased that the red tape was finally cut and his license is renewed. YEAH!

Keep praying for the kids as they keep trying their best in school. Remember David as he travels and Shelley as she continues the work with the Seminary and Evangelism.

We will see you next time!

The Webb Family