Support the Children of Cocal Quepos

We are committed at Cross to the Mountain Ministries to helping those in need. We have added a mission to provide aid to the children of Cocal. Up to 75 children attend a church in Cocal every Sunday named Iglesia de Dios - Puerta del Cielo Transformando vidas con el poder de Dios, In English this translates to Church of God - Gate of Heaven Transforming lives with the power of God. Some children come with their parents but many do not.

The area of Cocal, Quepos is a very poor community and the local children are in need of support. There is heavy gang and drug activity in the area, the church is working to provide a positive path in life for the kids. They provide much needed programs and assistance to these children. Pastor Ruth has been working with these them for years and she gets little to no support to provide for their needs. There is no government funding for the services.

On Sundays, Estaban, the chef from Casa de Amor, cooks for the kids. The children are excited to receive a meal and for many it may be one of the only meals they get for the week. Their eyes light up if they get a drink along with the meal! But they are grateful!

Cross to the Mountain Ministries will be assisting Pastor Ruth and the children of Cocal by providing food, fixing the church bathroom, adding an awning over the entrance and completing tile work. We plan to expand and add to the playground, which gives children a safe area to play. There are many projects and many needs and we are excited that God has led us to these children! They truly live out the Costa Rican lifestyle PURA VIDA!!

Train up a child in the way he should go; Even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6