Volume XII, Number I  
March 2004

Costa Ricans think of their country as "el puente", or "the bridge", between North and South America. The Spanish Language Institute in San José, Costa Rica, is a bridge for missionaries on their way to the Spanish-speaking communities where they are preparing to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, the bridge between God and his people. Our desire is that this newsletter serve as a bridge between the Institute and those who send and support our students.

One Month "Intensive" Course Attracts
Variety of Students
         
What do the following people have in common?

Rhonda B., 46, church secretary, vocalist, feels called to the mission field. Can carry on simple conversations in Spanish.

Rebecca D., 19, serves on the Wed. night praise team of her church, where her father is the pastor. Plans to go on two mission trips to Spanish-speaking countries this summer. Speaks intermediate Spanish.

Andrew E., 30, and Penny, 23. Newly married couple on a two-year mission in Costa Rica. Both are beginners in Spanish.

Joel H., 28, involved in youth ministry at his church, where he is a large group lecturer, small group leader and one-on-one mentor. He knows "survival" Spanish.

Paul J., 36, and Jeanne, 34. This couple is part of a leadership team preparing to go to Costa Rica to

 

establish a new ministry location. Paul is an intermediate in Spanish and Jeanne is somewhere between beginner and intermediate.

Jae K., 73, pastor of a Korean congregation in New York City. Interested in Church planting and school development in South America. This is his second time in Costa Rica.
 
February One-Month Course, students and teachers.

Cathy R., 42, serves in the Hispanic ministry of her church, where she is also active in the fine arts department. Cathy came to Costa Rica with her cousin Rhonda and with the blessing of her husband and children back in Nashville. She can give directions and describe her work and future plans in Spanish.

David R., 68, and Ellen, 67. Were missionaries in Korea for 25 years and currently minister to Koreans in the Seattle area. They are just beginning to learn Spanish.

Christina S. is a missionary teacher from Switzerland, currently living in Costa Rica

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