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STUDENTSInternational Ministry Site Prayer & Donation List

Costa Rica

Boys & Girls Club — La Casa Verde Site Leaders: Juan Centeno and Cailah Pritchard Prayer Requests: Safety in the community New and fresh ideas in the ministry site Follow through and follow up with the youth Spiritual growth of the students we work with Suggested Donations: Balls (soccer, basketball, volleyball, and play ground) Outdoor play equipment/games Spanish or bilingual games Board games, Uno, etc. School supplies (colored pencils, markers, glue, construction paper, scissors, etc.) Workout/aerobics equipment (hand weights, yoga mats, etc.) Tools for Bike Club (10” curved vice-grip, Adjustable Wrench 18”, Chain Wrench) Legos Books with drama/skit ideas for youth Guitar strings (acoustic) Site Description: The Boys and Girls Club is located in Las Fuentes, a small diverse community of Costa Ricans and Nicaraguan immigrant families. This is a multi-faceted ministry that offers a variety of activities for children, youth and their families. Activities include: aerobics classes, baking, bible lessons, bike club, crafts, sports and recreational activities, table games, tutoring and practicing English, and wood working projects. Each day at the Social Services site holds something different, and outreach participants will work alongside SI staff in all of its activities, ministering and demonstrating God's love through the giving of their time and presence.

Community & Environmental Health Site Leader: Amanda Bartz Prayer Requests: Building relationships in the three communities Attendance of students at our school clubs Wisdom and creativity for activities and projects Suggested Donations: Physical Education Rubber Dots/ Spot Markers/ Floor Markers Paints for kids Fun craft material Seeds (vegetable or flower) Fun environmental education program resources. Subscriptions/Ideas Site Description: This ministry site has the opportunity to participate in all three communities that SI works in: , La Capri, and Las Fuentes. We are currently working in the schools in these communities doing an environmental health and leadership group where we talk about stories from the Bible, the importance of being good stewards of the creation that God has put us in charge of managing, and how to do that. Another project is a community garden in Los Guido. http://stint.com/country-site-info/?locid=1 1/4 2/21/2019 Country Site Info - Students International Individuals and families in the community are joining us in the start-up and upkeep of this special activity. We are also working with a group of women in a Health & Wellness program. Some of the activities include exercise and healthy cooking classes. Come join us!

Creative Arts Workshop — Los Guido Site Leader: Daniel Calderon Prayer Requests: Wisdom for the leaders and the youth who attend the site God would continue working in the hearts of the individuals that attend the site Continued growth in creativity and ability Suggested Donations: Corded drills Drill Bits Rotary/Orbital Sanders 5” Orbital sanding discs (various grits) Staples and Nails for nail/staple gun Hole saw bits Electric palm sander and sandpaper 1/4” router bits Wood-burning toolkit 1 Battery powered heavy duty drill (preferably Dewalt, Skill, or Rayobi…we can find battery replacements for these brands) Dewalt Cordless Combo Kit Site Description: This ministry site works with people of all ages ranging from young boys and men to middle aged women near the community of Los Guido. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the arts through paint, guitar, and woodworking classes. Our goal as a ministry site is viewing Jesus as the great artist and creator of everything we can see and feel around us. Outreach participants will be able to jump in and help with these classes as well as help create and finish a few projects during their time here.

Education — Tutoring Center Site Leaders: Lily Azofeifa and Marina Chagoya Prayer Requests: Safety in the community Transition of new staff and building relationships in the community Spiritual growth of the students we work with Suggested Donations: General box of assorted Legos (not a specific kit) School supplies: washable markers, colored pencils, white glue, construction paper, college ruled lined paper, Elmer’s Glue Sticks White printer paper Duct/Scotch/Masking tape Whiteboard markers (Expo) Journals for school (not spiral bound) Small toys for our Tutoring Center Store (students earn “play money” to buy little items) Table games, Uno, Cards, etc. Kid’s aprons (cooking and art projects) Hand mixer Wax Craft Sticks – see WikkiStix.com Colored Paper Bags (make puppets) Site Description: http://stint.com/country-site-info/?locid=1 2/4 2/21/2019 Country Site Info - Students International Children come to receive help with their homework and to study for exams at the Tutoring Center, located in the community of Los Guido. In addition to homework help, kids can come for art classes, baking, library time, and a discipleship time for 4th-6th grade boys and girls. Woven into the make up of the Tutoring Center is a strong desire to teach kids that God has dreams and good plans for their lives. Outreach participants will assist in all of the activities of the Center. They will have opportunities to work with school age children to develop their learning abilities and their knowledge of God. They will demonstrate Christ’s love by their patience and attentiveness.

Social Work — Micro-Enterprise Site Leader: Cindy Arias Prayer Requests: God would provide work for the families and continue to expand their businesses God would continue working in the ladies’ hearts New projects for 2018 Suggested Donations: Flat iron Hand Towels (Kitchen and cleanup) Large Teflon frying pans 2 lb. kitchen scale Hand mixer Silicone cupcake molds Brownie and cake mix Cake pans/muffin pans Overlock Sewing Machine Fabrics, thread, needles, sewing pins, yarn Presser Foot – stitching and embroidery Sewing/Fabric scissors Bobbins and Bobbin holder (storage) Construction paper Magazines with craft ideas (used in good condition is fine) Make-up, hair clips, any type of beauty supplies, and jewelry for birthday gifts Transparent and White nail tips (acrylic, acrygel, etc.) Nail glue Wireless speakers Table games (Uno, cards, Spanish/English games) Peanut butter Diapers and other articles for babies Vitamins (calcium, women’s and children’s complete) Site Description: In the Social Work/Microfinance site we work with women from various communities in . Our activities include bible studies, craft projects, and discussing various topics related to our communities and business training. We also offer loans to help women begin or expand their businesses. During the week, different people in our communities lead workshops on sewing, cooking, and exercising. Through all of these activities, women are encouraged to care for their health, families, and communities. We also maintain contact with different girls that were previously part of a teenage mothers group. Our hope for the site is to see how lives and families are transformed as women discover their value and identity in Christ, receive love and support as they reach personal and business goals, and provide a safe community for women who would otherwise be isolated.

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Sports — Sports and Recreation Site Leaders: Daniel Gamboa, Willy Lopez, Jessica Rybaczyk and Rafael Thompson Prayer Requests: Safe and fun activities for the students Continued good relationships with the two public schools we work with Unity and energy for our staff Spiritual growth of the students we work with Starting to train and prepare teams for school tournaments (soccer, handball, and ping pong) Suggested Donations: Balls (soccer (indoor and outdoor), team handball, futsala…indoor soccer) Nets and balls for table-tennis (ping-pong) 2 Stopwatches Coach’s Whiteboard – small whiteboard that already has the outline of the soccer field Card games – decks of cards, Skip-Bo, Uno, Phase 10, etc. Soccer uniforms Team Handball Uniforms Soccer cleats (sizes 5 through 11) Tennis shoes for indoor soccer, running, and play (sizes 5 through 11) Jump ropes Water Guns for water games Shaving Cream Bicycle tubes and tires (various sizes) Bicycle patch kits Site Description: The Sports and Recreation ministry in works with children and youth and rotates among the three communities of Los Guido, La Capri and Las Fuentes. This site incorporates a variety of recreational activities with the goal of teaching and mentoring, and ultimately seeing the lives of young people changed for Christ. The most popular sport is soccer, but we also integrate everything from team handball, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and general fitness to Ping-Pong! Outreach participants will build relationships while playing sports, assisting in coaching exercises, and participating in devotionals with the various groups of children and youth.

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