Group of mission team members in front of the blue "Seminario Metodista" sign in Costa Rica, highlighting the Lakewood Methodist Church's outreach efforts.
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Costa Rica Mission Opportunity

By February 11, 2026No Comments

Our Costa Rica Mission Opportunity

"I was blessed to go on the Costa Rica Mission Trip. What an experience! There was so hard work, but it was so rewarding. Whenever we had a service together we would hear the Spanish version while we sang the English and the Holy Spirit was truly there. It was a lovely group of people, and I felt so blessed to be part of the team. God is moving in overwhelming ways."

Orange graphic element in the top right corner, symbolizing warmth and welcoming atmosphere for family-oriented Easter services at Lakewood Methodist Church.
Blue top right corner graphic, emphasizing family-friendly atmosphere for Easter services at Lakewood Methodist Church.
Teal graphic corner element representing the Food Pantry & Clothing Closet mission at Lakewood Methodist Church, emphasizing community support and compassion.
Blue curved graphic element representing compassion and community support for the Food Pantry & Clothing Closet mission at Lakewood Methodist Church.

We strive to be Jesus’s hands and feet.

We served Guapiles, Costa Rica, both physically and spiritually.

  • We host two very special Vacation Bible School sessions with dozens of local children, where we are sharing God’s love and truth through crafts, games, and stories.
  • The local Guapiles Methodist Church congregation is growing everyday, with young families hungry to learn more and study the Bible together. We help them build there church building from the ground up and it looks better every single year.
  • Our Costa Rica Mission Team has grown from a small group of 7 dedicated volunteers to about 25 volunteers in just three years. We are thankful to every single member ready to help love on this community.

Favorite Moments

Children playing soccer in a grassy field during Vacation Bible School in Guapiles, Costa Rica, with volunteers engaging and sharing God's love through sports and community activities.
Two volunteers from Lakewood Methodist Church constructing a church building in Guapiles, Costa Rica, using metal rebar and wooden supports amidst a green landscape.
Group of volunteers celebrating in front of the under-construction church building in Guapiles, Costa Rica, showcasing community involvement and mission work.
Women smiling and holding a tray of traditional Costa Rican snacks, showcasing community involvement and cultural exchange during Lakewood Methodist Church's mission work in Guapiles.
Woman in a bright pink shirt, covered in mud, smiling and gesturing while participating in community building activities for the Lakewood Methodist Church mission in Costa Rica.
Group of Costa Rica mission volunteers smiling together, with a child in a yellow shirt, in front of a church building under construction, showcasing community engagement and teamwork.
Construction of a church building in Guapiles, Costa Rica, with volunteers working on masonry and framework.
Two men collaborating on construction, lifting blocks at a building site in Guapiles, Costa Rica, showcasing community support and mission work by Lakewood Methodist Church.
Children engaging in creative chalk art during Vacation Bible School at Guapiles Methodist Church, with a wooden podium and adults observing in the background.
Adults and children participating in games during Vacation Bible School at Guapiles Methodist Church, Costa Rica, with colorful ribbons and a lively atmosphere.
Person carrying a child under an umbrella while walking through a lush green field in Costa Rica, showcasing community engagement during the church's mission work.
Man engaging with children at a craft table during Vacation Bible School in Guapiles, Costa Rica, surrounded by colorful craft supplies and a supportive community atmosphere.
Woman in green shirt and patterned headscarf mixing concrete in wheelbarrow, assisting with community building project in Costa Rica, part of Lakewood Methodist Church mission efforts.
Volunteers from Lakewood Methodist Church working together to construct a church building in Guapiles, Costa Rica, engaging in community service and mission work.
Two women speaking at a wooden podium in a church setting during a Vacation Bible School session in Guapiles, Costa Rica, with a focus on community engagement and sharing God's message.
Children participating in Vacation Bible School crafts with a volunteer at Guapiles Methodist Church, showcasing joy and community engagement.
Group of three smiling volunteers wearing rain gear, with one displaying a Lakewood Methodist Church logo, capturing joyful moments during a Costa Rica mission trip.
Group of volunteers and local community members posing together at a construction site for the Guapiles Methodist Church, showcasing teamwork and community building efforts in Costa Rica.
Two volunteers carrying concrete slabs while helping with construction for the Guapiles Methodist Church in Costa Rica, surrounded by greenery and a gravel pile.
Plate of Costa Rican meal featuring rice, black beans, fried plantains, assorted vegetables, and salad, representing local cuisine enjoyed during mission trip activities.
Children engaged in crafts during Vacation Bible School session at Guapiles Methodist Church, Costa Rica, with a volunteer assisting, colorful materials and decorations visible.
Volunteers working together on construction project at Guapiles Methodist Church, Costa Rica, demonstrating community building efforts.
Volunteers and local residents collaborating on church building project in Guapiles, Costa Rica, showcasing community involvement and teamwork.
Volunteers mixing concrete with a cement mixer and wheelbarrow in Guapiles, Costa Rica, contributing to community building efforts for the local Methodist Church.
Volunteers from Lakewood Methodist Church working on construction projects in Costa Rica, engaging in community service and church building efforts.
Group of volunteers collaborating on construction plans for Guapiles Methodist Church, surrounded by tropical greenery, emphasizing community building and mission work in Costa Rica.
Group of volunteers and local community members gathered in a covered area, participating in Costa Rica mission work, showcasing collaboration and community engagement.
Children and volunteers participating in Vacation Bible School activities at a community center in Guapiles, Costa Rica, fostering engagement and learning through crafts and games.
Group of volunteers and local children engaging in conversation at a colorful picnic table in Costa Rica, highlighting community connection and support during the mission trip.
Children and volunteers engaging in crafts during Vacation Bible School session at Guapiles Methodist Church, with adults observing in the background.
Children participating in Vacation Bible School activities at Guapiles Methodist Church, surrounded by crafts and games, fostering community engagement and sharing God's love.
Children engaging in crafts during Vacation Bible School at Guapiles Methodist Church, surrounded by volunteers, showcasing community involvement and learning.
Volunteers working on construction at a community site in Guapiles, Costa Rica, with a cement mixer, buckets of gravel, and lush greenery in the background, supporting local church building efforts.
Volunteers working together to move gravel for community building project in Guapiles, Costa Rica, during Lakewood Methodist Church mission trip.

Upcoming Informational Meeting Details:

Sunday, November 2 at 12:15 PM in Founders Court

  • Come hear about the great work being done in Guapiles, Costa Rica and how you can get involved.
  • We stay in hotel rooms with WIFI and Air Conditioning
  • Current Tetanus shot is all that is required
  • Team Meeting will be monthly starting in January
Learn More

Want To Support Our Costa Rica Mission?

Please reach out to Anne Kroon to find out what VBS supplies are needed and where you can drop them off, how you can provide a monetary donation, or any other questions.
Contact Anne Kroon
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