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Details for the Missionary Training School:
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Serving and training missionaries in the remote area of Costa Rica.
Share Christ, Work, Missionary Training School, Teaching - Church Planting. Christian Volunteers, Training Missionaries To The World
Helping feed the poor, providing humanitarian projects and medical needs.
The Comedor, where meals, training, fellowship and medical care take place under one roof (sometimes all at once).
ACCOMODATIONS
- Bunks (2-5 people per room)
- Shower and bathrooms; outhouse for daylight hours to conserve water
- Large open "porch" as the classroom, cafeteria, and living room
- Electricity available for lighting after dark if sufficient solar energy; candles frequently used.
- No electricity is available for personal appliances (e.g. hair dryers, radios, electric razors, etc.)
LAUNDRY: Each person is responsible for their own laundry supplies (detergent, etc.). Laundry is done by hand--bring scrub brush.
FOOD: Meals consist of local staples in keeping with the local culture--beans, rice, cheese, and bananas which is supplemented by a variety of local produce.
WEATHER: A very humid tropical rain forest. Temperature ranges from 70°s to 90°s. Frequent rain showers, often
with a cooling breeze
Typical
Schedule (varies)
Schedule (varies)4:30 amGroup Prayer
Group Prayer5:00 amExercise / obstacle course
Exercise / obstacle course5:30 amBreakfast
Breakfast6:00 amChores
Chores7-11 am Class
Class11:00 am Lunch
Lunch1:00 pmPersonal prayer
Personal prayer1:30-2:30 pm Class
2:30-4:30 pm Farm Work
6:00 pmDinner
Dinner7-8:00 pm Evening fellowship & devotions
Evening fellowship & devotions9:00 pmBed--lights and noise out!
Bed--lights and noise out!COMMUNICATION:
- Emergency messages only. Occasional access to public telephone, which is expensive!
- Telephone calls in or out are possible only in an emergency.
- Emergency messages may be sent to:
Dr. Randolfo:
House: (506) 2 268-5717
Cell: (506) 8 829-1970
These communications can be made in Spanish or English.
TUITION & EXPENSES
- Tuition, Room & Board and Books: Aproximately $1350 for the 8-week school. Please contact us for the current costs for your dates.
- Transportation to and from the mission is your responsibility- This depends on the number of persons arriving at one time. By being in touch with us, we can arrange someone to meet you at the airport.
Other expenses
- Spending money for snacks and drinks: $20 - 35
- Extra for souvenirs and/or possible tourism travel (personal choice): $70 - 95
- Airport exit tax is $26.
Medical:
Before coming to Palmas it would be wise to have a doctors check up and here are some of our suggestions to talk with them about: Med Visit Prior To Palmas
Click on your book of choice below.
