Circuit Assembly!

Well it's monday night and we just got home from our Circuit Assembly in San Jose. It's about a 4 hour drive from Samara and we arrived in time for the Friday afternoon cleaning of the assembly hall. Finn did a great job helping out, he sprayed down chairs and we would come behind him and wipe them clean. The assembly hall and the San Jose Kingdom Halls are all connected to the Costa Rica Bethel, so it is a very special experience.



The English circuit and district is the whole country. Each day there was just shy of 600 attendees. There are 32 missionaries in the country, 16 sent within the last 3 or 4 years, showing that there is a great need and growth in this country. Most of the attendees are people from other countries wanting to serve in a foreign land where english is a growing need. The needs of the circuit were solely directed at keeping everyone positive and upbuilt while they are helping out, no matter what the time period. It was also very targeted at giving commendation and advice on how to stay for as long as possible.

Two sisters from our group were interviewed and our coordinator was the chairman for Sunday, so our little group in the Buena Vista English represented! Unfortunately after the Jackson's, us, and visitor's that come during the dry season leave, the group will be too small to support their own meetings. So there is a great need for anyone who can to come down and help out our English brothers and sisters! We were so encouraged this weekend that without a doubt we will make it happen again by December or January. I can't even describe the encouragement we have felt  and the satisfaction that has been experienced by stepping out of our comfort zone.  We have met so many wonderful people from all over, that the international brotherhood has never felt so real to me as it does now. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything and believe me, whatever hardships or trails that stand in your way to expand your ministry, i promise you that it's worth it!