Llano Grande Methodist Church
"Puerta de Jehova"
Update (Dec. 09): We are thrilled to announce that, with the help of several churches and individuals in the US, we were able to purchase a 12 passenger van for Pastor Gerardo and his family! We thank God for the generosity that made this possible, and it's truly a blessing that is already changing the life of this family and the church.
Update (July 09): Please enjoy the slideshow at the bottom of the page, with pictures of the baptism ceremony held in the Orosi Valley in June. Nine new Christians were baptized in a beautiful creek- side ceremony, and we were deeply blessed by being asked to participate.
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Pictured below is Gerardo Mata, a Seminary graduate from Cartago, east of San Jose. About five years ago, Gerardo was called to start a small church in a farming community near the Irazu volcano. Since that time the congregation has grown to about 60 members. They used meet in a converted truck garage, but by God's provision they were able in 2008 to move into a new, more suitable building. We often attend Gerardo's church and we are always blessed by their worship and their spirit of fellowship. They are truly a growing community of loving people.
The church's vision is to eventually purchase a piece of property nearby and start building their own sanctuary in order to have a moral stable rental situation and to have room for the congregation to grow. Please call or write if you are interested in helping this congregation or Gerardo's family.
June 2009 Baptismal Ceremony: