Dominican Team Update 3b

Nov 3, 2015 | Announcements

This morning we again had an awesome devotional time, which was abruptly concluded by a full baptism due to a rogue wave which came over the sea wall. No damage done, but we sure moved fast and had a good laugh! Then the ladies went to the bakery and picked up some amazing donuts for the construction crew. The men went to the house site and helped set blocks for the gable ends. When the ladies came to the site they got to know the family that will be moving into the house. This was an answer to prayer as we had prayed about ways to get to know the people better and make connections with them. We found out that one of their family members had recently moved and had left them with her 3, 7 and 9 year old kids. We were also joined by a pastor from Calgary and his wife, whom we met at the hotel. They were a great help. After lunch we took some time to go into town. The men were supposed to drive to Puerto Plata to pick up food and medical supplies for Servants Heart Ministries, but the shipment was late.
The women are now preparing for a bible study they will be participating in tomorrow.

Dominican Team Update 5

Nov 3, 2015 | Announcements, Missions

We had the privilege of getting together with the new homeowner, Jesus, and his family this morning to dedicate the house. Jesus ( the homeowner ) told us some of his background and the significant challenges they have had. He and his family are SO happy for their new home! We then prayed for his family and their new home, it brought us all to tears. After the team took some pictures, and hugs all around, the team headed back to the hotel to pack. We are blessed to have been able to help this family, in the name of Jesus!

Dominican Team Update 4

Nov 3, 2015 | Announcements, Missions

After our devotion time in the morning, the women went to a ladies meeting about teaching Christian values to your children, in Loma. Ronda, Lena and Tanya all did an excellent job of speaking and then prayed for the ladies. The ladies then prayed for them. It was an encouraging time for all!
Meanwhile, the men helped with the set up and tear down of chairs for the meeting, and checked on the progress at the construction site. After lunch we were treated with the opportunity to go to an orphanage. We brought paint supplies and rocks for the kids to paint. They had a great time. We all went outside and played with the kids. Gordon, especially had a good time playing ball with the boys. The staff at the orphanage thanked us for coming by and we headed back to the hotel. After a quick swim and shower, we headed out for our last supper in the Dominican Republic.

Dominican Team Update 3

Oct 30, 2015 | Announcements, Missions

We had an awesome prayer time together beside the ocean this morning. We then headed over to the house build where we poured 240 buckets of concrete into forms at the top of the brick walls. They do this to give strength to the structure and tie everything together. Everyone worked really well together and we had the concrete just moving! As good as a pumper truck ( just saying ). After lunch the girls went to the pregnancy resource centre and helped sort and inventory donations. They also got a tour of the facility, watched a short video and heard from the facility director why it is so vital to the community here. The guys went with the construction foreman, Dario, and got lumber and materials for building rafters. Thank you Lord for a good day!