A Beacon of Faith in Costa Rica
In the heart of Costa Rica, Ronald and Mayra have faithfully served as pastors of their church for over 30 years. At the beginning of 2024, they embarked on a new mission by opening a children's club called El Club del Superlibro, utilizing the Escuela Superlibro (Superbook Academy) curriculum. Over the past year, this club has blossomed into a beacon of hope and transformation for the children in their community.
The impact of El Club del Superlibro has been profound. Children from around the church have come to learn about Jesus through the engaging and interactive Superbook Academy lessons. Several children have opened their hearts to Jesus, and these young believers are now bringing their parents to church, creating a ripple effect of faith and transformation. Ronald explained, “Children who initially came from non-believing homes have now received the Lord in their hearts, and you see a transformation in their lives at an early age where they have grown in their convictions and in their relationship with God.”
Mayra shared the importance of the Superlibro Club, “We also have to understand that Superlibro Club is not a space to entertain children. It is not a matter of the church opening an interesting day care center. It is a whole program of evangelism towards the children and spiritual development for them. And we are seeing day by day that work of the Holy Spirit in the little ones because many times we make an effort and the programs of the churches are focused on rescuing the lost in the streets, but we leave aside the children that are growing up. I believe that the greatest testimony is when a child is rescued before they know the world, before they are in drugs or in delinquency or in sin, hit hard by sin. So, for a child to know God at an early age for me is the greatest testimony of all.”
One of the most touching testimonies is that of Ronald and Mayra’s eight-year-old grandson, Dylan. Mayra has always taken every opportunity to talk to Dylan about the Word of God, but the moment he stepped into El Club del Superlibro, he said, “I want to receive the Lord,” and decided to invite Jesus to live forever in his heart. From that moment on, Dylan was transformed, and it was evident to everyone around him, especially his mother, who had been distant from God. Witnessing her son's newfound faith inspired her to return to church, realizing that her son also needed to pray and give his life to Jesus.
Dylan's transformation didn't stop there. “My daughter tells me that Dylan, for example, now spends his free time watching Superlibro. He likes to read the Bible and be constantly doing it,” Mayra shares. Dylan has become an evangelist, passionately sharing the Gospel with everyone around him. His strongest burden is for his brother and father, and his dream is that they too will open their hearts to Jesus as he did. He often prays, “Dear Lord, I present to you my father and my brother. You know my heart feels sad because they don’t know you, but I’m asking you that in the same way I once opened my heart to you, they can open it to you as well, that your Holy Spirit come and reveal your truth to them, because I’m sure that’s what you want for them as well. In Jesus’ name, amen.” Dylan's story is a testament to the power of faith and the impact of Superbook in nurturing young hearts.
Reflecting on the journey, Ronald and Mayra are grateful for the blessings that Superbook Academy and the Superlibro Club has brought to their church and community. They decided not to create just an entertainment space for children but to evangelize and form boys and girls who announce the Gospel to the world. Their grandson Dylan is a shining example of this mission.
Dylan's story is a powerful reminder of the transformative impact of faith and community. By supporting this mission, you can help bring hope and transformation to even more children and families. Whether by donating to CBN Animation’s Superbook ministry through the link below, sharing this story, or accessing Superbook resources for your own family, your support can extend the reach of this incredible ministry.
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