{"id":83424,"date":"2025-04-21T11:18:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T17:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesonaz.org\/?p=83424"},"modified":"2025-04-21T11:27:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T17:27:26","slug":"110-women-renewed-in-the-spirit-during-the-take-better-care-of-yourself-retreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mesonaz.org\/en\/110-women-renewed-in-the-spirit-during-the-take-better-care-of-yourself-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"110 Women Renewed in the Spirit During the \u201cTake Better Care of Yourself\u201d Retreat in Costa Rica\u2019s Central District"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On March 7\u20138, 110 women from the Costa Rica Central District participated in the &#8220;Take Better Care of Yourself&#8221; retreat held at Casa de Dios in San Jos\u00e9. The event provided a space for healing, restoration, and spiritual strengthening as attendees reflected on God&#8217;s love and grace through times of worship, teaching, and ministry.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative was born in the heart of Gladys Vindas, president of the Crecer ministry, alongside Rebeca Mart\u00ednez, district Nazarene Discipleship International president, and Pastor Yorleny Herz, who led the event\u2019s organization. Featured speakers, including Pastors Kimberly Arce, Jeannette Barboza, and Rebeca Mart\u00ednez, shared messages on emotional healing, forgiveness, and the renewal of the mind. They addressed crucial topics such as depression, anxiety, and mental strongholds that hinder spiritual growth.<\/p>\n<p>The event&#8217;s preparation was supported by the constant prayers of the district\u2019s churches and a prior spiritual retreat for the speakers, who sought divine guidance for their ministry. The district superintendent actively supported the planning, while the men\u2019s group &#8220;VID,&#8221; led by Wilberth Picado, together with pastors and lay leaders, contributed to logistics and spiritual support.<\/p>\n<p>The impact of the retreat was evident in the participants\u2019 testimonies. Stephanie S\u00e1nchez shared: <em>\u201cFrom the very first day of the retreat, my love for service was rekindled. My time with the Lord has increased, and I feel strengthened and accompanied.\u201d<\/em> Likewise, Mary Ana\u00eds Rojas expressed: <em>\u201cIt was a refreshing time in order to continue serving our Lord. Above all else, guard your heart.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This gathering not only marked a turning point in the lives of each attendee but also ignited a passion to spread the message of healing and hope in local churches. As Rebeca Mart\u00ednez highlighted: <em>\u201cWhen we work together and unite as one body under the leadership of Christ, we see His hand moving in amazing and transformative ways. Cooperation and mutual support are essential for spiritual growth and to carry the message of hope to more hearts in need.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Source: Rebeca Mart\u00ednez, Nazarene Discipleship International, Costa Rica Central District; and Sharon V\u00edquez, Transformadas Ministry.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"69ef691ec6dd3\" class=\"gg_gallery_wrap gg_true_gallery gg_masonry_gallery gid_83424 gg_hidden_ol gg_ol_bottom_mode gg_main_ol_show_on_h \" data-col-num=\"4\" data-gid=\"83424\" data-nores-txt=\"No images found\">              <div class=\"gg_loader\">            <div class=\"ggl_1\"><\/div>            <div class=\"ggl_2\"><\/div>            <div class=\"ggl_3\"><\/div>            <div class=\"ggl_4\"><\/div>        <\/div>  <div class=\"gg_container\"><div class=\"gg_img \" data-gg-url=\"https:\/\/www.mesonaz.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20250309-WA0042.jpg\" data-gg-title=\"IMG-20250309-WA0042\" data-gg-author=\"\" data-gg-descr=\"\" data-gg-tags=\"\" 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