CCU Baseball: Costa Rica

Day 3:

Although this is the third official day of the trip,  today was our first full day in Costa Rica.  We started the day early with a good workout and breakfast.  Before we set out for the day, we had a team devotional led by coach Luke Sawyer.  Today consisted of running a baseball camp for kids in the Santa Domingo area.  This was our first official act of service for the community, and it was a great success.  The organization we are working with specializes in putting on sports camps with the intent of bringing the Gospel to those who attend.  We had some time to relax a bit before we had our first official team practice, which was to prepare us for our first game that we played against one of the Costa Rican national teams.  We ended up winning the game 12-8.

Today was probably our toughest day in terms of maintaining energy throughout the day.  Again, we started with an early morning, and the two days we spent in airports, coupled with the less than optimal amounts of sleep and workout we did in the morning really took its toll on our bodies and spirits.  When we finally did make it back to the place we are staying, it was evident that the team was exhausted.  However, it is in our weakness that Christ is made great, and this concept is something we are trying to remember and practice throughout the day.

Amidst all the distractions that we've dealt with on the trip, I think we've done a good job as a team of keeping things in perspective.  Sure, the 70 degree weather and chance to play baseball is nice, but we all know the reason we're here is to help bring the Gospel to the kids we come in contact with.  We continue the day tomorrow with another camp and another game.  For those who are still following, please keep us in your prayers.

In Christ,

Christian Garcia, CCU Baseball