Darryl Teske spoke at First United Methodist Church about his experiences serving as a missionary in Costa Rica on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Teske is serving through the United Methodist Volunteer in Mission as a program assistant with Strong Missions to act as a Spanish-English speaking guide.
Strong Missions is missions organization started by Charlie Strong and his wife Angela. Their work includes construction work for families, classrooms, and churches, feeding and educational programs and aiding medical and dental programs for families. Strong Missions also provides opportunities for short- and long-term missions trips for individuals and groups.
Teske shared information about opportunities for Duluthians and others to take one- or two-week trips to Strong Missions sites in Costa Rica to help feed and teach children.
Teske, a native of Wisconsin, attended First United Methodist Church while working for Rick Nolan's campaign.