Ocean’s Edge Ministries’ Supported Programs in Jaco Beach and Beyond
The Ocean’s Edge Ministries Supported Programs are like-minded groups and organizations in the local community. Our aim is to support them as we connect volunteers & resources with needs.
Together we can make a positive difference which will surpasses anything we could accomplish by individual effort alone. We are excited to join forces as we build a positive future for our community, businesses and families.
Amidst Tragedy Overwhelmed with Tragedy I stood at the church observing what was happening around me; I saw women preparing food, medics caring for people, the red cross checking people in, children playing together, all amidst tragedy. This past week Tropical Storm Nate hit Costa Rica. It caused heavy rain, landslides, and floods. The rain […]
Created with a Purpose Destiny Assessment We are all created on purpose; for a purpose, and with a purpose. For me, I know I am created on purpose but struggled with knowing my purpose. Prior to beginning my internship at Ocean’s Edge, I took the Destiny Assessment, which is an inventory on what God is
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On August 31st we had the first ever weekly meeting for the Horizon Church youth group! I am so honored that the Lord called me here to help the church start this group. The group is called Six11, because it is for students in grades 6-11 (There is no 12th grade here). The group will meet
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Romancing The City Saturday morning, The Horizon Church women’s ministry made gift bags to bring into 30 of Jaco’s businesses. Each woman arrived with baked goods in hand and a smile on their faces, prepared for the day ahead. Romancing the city the way God romances us. What we’ve been doing As interns, Ashley and
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Centro Prenatal | Ocean’s Edge By Melissa New | Ocean’s Edge Intern Today, I helped out in the Jaco “Centró Prenatal” (“Pregnency Center” in English) for the first time. There is also a Centró Prenatal in Tarcoles, and I have had the pleasure of serving there as well. They are run by an overseas-missionary organization, Beautiful
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Inviting The Invu Kids To Church | Oceans Edge Lifestyle By Melissa New | Ocean’s Edge Intern. Cassidy, Kyle, Justin and I have a weekly routine where we take a group of Invu kids to a church called “Iglesia Radical”. To give some context, we do Kid’s Club in the park next to the Invu Neighborhood
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Amanda | Spreading the Love of Christ Through Business By Melissa New | Ocean’s Edge Intern This is Amanda and she is passionate about business as missions that will fund the spread of the gospel. After growing up in the states, she left everything familiar and moved to Jaco in March of 2016. This was prompted
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Prayer Meeting | Horizon Church By Melissa New | Ocean’s Edge Intern. “We are going to the weekly prayer meeting today at noon” our leader, Sarah told us. “How long will it be?” someone asked. “Probably about an hour” she responded. AN HOUR!? How are we going to fill up an entire hour with constant
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Jaco Casafe | Surf Ministry By Melissa New | Ocean’s Edge Intern.One of my favorite ministries to serve with is Jaco Casafe. 26-year-old Lisa started this ministry four years ago when she first came to Jacó with YWAM (Youth With A Mission). Her heart broke for the children she witnessed around Jacó and God gave
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SixEleven | Horizon Youth Group “Ok guys, remember, act like normal people!” “My grandma has a black dog! Let’s go to my grandma’s house!” “I have an idea, let’s look in Los Suenos!” (A town 25 minutes away) “RICARDO, RICARDO, RICHARD, RICHARD” (the task was to “find a Richard”) “Um excuse me Mel, what kind
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