As you make your preparations, the team at Roblealto requests that you spend some time before your trip preparing yourself spiritually, both individually and as a team. We have found that if you are grounded in the truth, life’s big surprises, both good and bad, will not catch you off-guard.

Ask God what He wants to show you during this mission trip. Much of what you get out of your experience is determined by how much you put into it.

To help mentally equip you for the trip, here are some helpful perspectives and lists for your consideration.

Covenant

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” _{Colossians 3:23}

As you prepare, please consider the following:

• Lift up Jesus Christ with your thoughts, words, and actions.
• Develop and maintain a servant’s attitude.
• Pray for and support your team leaders and their decisions.
• No alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, offensive clothing, and profanity.
• Be positive and encouraging.
• Remember what you learned as a child, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.”
• Be a team player, not a gossiper.
• Remember the missionary job is to learn and serve, not to lecture and direct.
• Be open to different perspectives and ways of doing things.
• Remember you are a guest in a different culture. Enjoy it and learn.

Climate

Costa Rica is a tropical country which contains several climatic zones. There is no winter or summer and most regions have a rainy (called the green) season from May to November and a dry season from late December to April. Annual rainfall averages 100 inches nationwide with some mountainous regions getting much more. Temperature is more a factor of elevation than location with a mean of around 82 degrees on the Atlantic coast , 89 degrees on the Pacific coast and 72 degrees in the Central Valley.

Packing List

Conversation Phrases

Construction Terms

What to Expect

“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” _{Ephesians 5:1-2}