Costa Rica Mission Trip

Because of a Google Maps error on the location of the border, Nicaragua accidentally “invaded” Costa Rica last November. Fortunately there was no conflict. If they would have used Bing Maps instead, they would have avoided the unplanned invasion!

The Ministry

You’ll work alongside Pastor Alfonso and his church in the village of Cachi, hanging out with students and visiting the surrounding villages, developing real relationships with them. You’re going to find the “Ticos” friendly and ready to talk. You will use drama, dance, or puppets to reach out through public performances in the surrounding towns. Do you like soccer? You can also choose to play soccer matches with villagers during the week and highly competitive, fast-play, futsal tournaments on the weekends.

Dates

Students: Jun 23—Jul 28, 2012 [5 wks]
Staff Disciplers: Jun 16—Jul 28, 2012 [6 wks]

The Costa Rica mission trip is 36 days (5 weeks). If you are looking for a less expensive mission trip that leaves much of June and all of your August free, Costa Rica is a great option.

Required Support*

Contributions equal to: Students Staff
Airfare & Ground Costs $2,895 $2,895
Spending Money $245 $280
Total $3,140 $3,175

* $USD. For information about Canadian contributions and tax deductibility for Canadian citizen click here.

Ready to take the next step? Download our application.

There are 3 easy steps to apply to go on a mission trip:

  1. Download the application: Complete the request form below, Check your email, and Click the link.
  2. Print and complete your application.
  3. Send it in with the $40 application fee.
Royal Servants Application Request Form

We want to help!

  • Call us (Beth & Brian), but only as a last resort. Help keep our costs down by trying one of these other methods first. Contact Brian Meaden or Beth Meaden—the Costa Rica mission trip leaders.

Visa Costs:

The Costa Rica mission trip does not require a visa.

Domestic Travel:

You are responsible to make and pay for your domestic travel arrangements to and from one of our Royal Servants meeting locations and notify us of your plans.

Getting Prepared:

Your participation with Royal Servants may require you to get or update your passport and purchase other incidental expenses.  For a list of these possible expenses click here.

Adventure

You will hike to a coffee plantation, swim in a tropical waterfall, and eat rice and beans topped with Salsa Lizano, a green salsa that they use on EVERYTHING (no kidding), in the local shops. You’ll also spend a day at a Pacific Ocean beach and, if the weather is clear, see a live volcano up close!

Spiritual Growth

When you immerse yourself in the Bible, share in discipleship groups, pray together, and worship on a daily basis, you’ll grow! That transformation will come full-circle as you share your faith, giving away to others what God is giving to you!

New Friends

Your teammates will come from across North America. You will do things together that you did not think you could do and then laugh about it that night. You will learn about each other and pray for one another with care and compassion. Your team is going to feel like family by the end of the mission trip—guaranteed!

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By Brian Meaden

I am the Costa Rica mission trip leader, along with my wife, Beth. I make time in my life to rock climb, kayak, and wake board. I am a Twitter junkie, and I have more outdoor equipment than REI. Follow Brian Meaden on or or support Brian Meaden with a donation