On October 10, 2015, as an initiative of Costa Rica\u2019s Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, a retreat for pastors\u2019 children (PK\u2019s) from the two districts was held in SENDAS.<\/p>\n
Children, adolescents and youngsters between 7 and 30 years old attended. They worked in age groups and also had a time where the whole group was integrated.<\/p>\n
There was a special time of group discussion where they shared their experiences, both difficult, as a well as blessings. The leaders encouraged them to move forward, giving advice and special messages.<\/p>\n
There were also recreational times with activities, board games and a refreshing time in the pool.<\/p>\n
The event coordinator, Dhariana Balbuena , noted that meals from McDonald were served and for 3 of the children it was the first time they tried this food. It was also their first experience of enjoying a pool, they were very happy, because it was an extraordinary adventure.<\/p>\n
Field NCM Coordinator, Sister Paquita Bido Balbuena; Costa Rica North Field NCM Coordinator, Angie Carvajal and the district superintendent, Rev. Mario Vargas and his wife Sharon V\u00edquez visited and supported this event.<\/p>\n
Children and young people shared testimonies of how beautiful this experience was and were willing to continue participating in these unique experiences.<\/p>\n
Information provided by Dhariana Balbuena, Costa Rica NCM Coordinator.<\/p>\n\n\t\t