MISSION TRIP UPDATE: Day #4
We had another great day. This morning we went to JUBMO to buy food for 20 families using the money our youth group gave in offerings this year. After shopping we headed to the village with food and toys. The SCORE leader handed out numbers to the poorest families to come back in 30 minutes to get the food. While we were waiting we played with the kids. They loved the water balloon launcher that we used with soft squishy balls.
After playing we sat them down and the students performed their skit. It was received well, as was Franks Gospel invitation. Many children prayed along with Him.
Next we handed out the food and toys to the families with numbers, and Spanish scripture bracelets to everyone else. It was lots of fun.
We headed back for another great lunch at SCORE and got ready for our next village after lunch. Each of these villages are different and SCORE tries to visit each of them about 2-3 times a year. Over 150 are visited annually.
When we arrived at this village we saw the same amazing sight. The children would see our bus and start jumping up and down with excitement. About 40 children chased after our bus before we parked. This time was a bit different because we played baseball with them. It was boys verses girls. We had lots of fun and you know what...the girls clobbered us. They had a secret weapen. Emma, one of our students, is an amazing softball pitcher. The whole village was impressed with her speed. All the guys tried to hit her but couldnt. That was funny.
The game was long and fatigue was setting in. We were running out of water and tired, but the Lord gave us all the strength to do the skit and share the Gospel with the kids. It's awesome each time we hear these precious little ones pray to receive Jesus into their hearts. They don't have a church in their village so this may be one of only a few times a year they here about Jesus.
Thank you Jesus for counting us worthy and equipping us for this great ministry!
We came back and drank lots of water and jumped in the pool for a well deserved rest. We treated all the students to a free ice cream since they worked so hard today. We had a nice night in the pool, at dinner, and at devotions.
I will let the students listen to you voicemails and read your emails tomorrow morning since they are already in their bedrooms exhausted. They are jounaling right now some of their favorite verses in 1 John, 2 John and 3rd John. We've read those books during devotions this week. We are memorizing 1 John 3:16 and 1 John 5:12 - so make sure you ask them about those verses when they get back!
Check out some photos from today's ministry:
Here is the village we went to go feed today:
Here are the students handing out bags of food:
Here is the 2nd village we played baseball at:
Here are the students doing their skit:
I am so blown away to hear and see what the Lord is doing there. God is so good! Thank you for these updates and pictures they are a blessing! Gabbi we miss you and love you so much. We are excited to see how the Lord is using you and blessing you on this your first missions trip. Everyone sends their love---Mommy, Daddy, Christian, Tol, Nick, Elias and of course Caleb!
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hi jon, i am so excited to see how you and the group is spreading the love of Jesus to the people of the DR.It is so crucial for them to know that we care about them. That exactly what Jesus did during his short passage. He reached out to the poor and forgotten. I miss you so much. Love mommy
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Great Photos. It easy to see Christ is well represented. You are His hands and feet. Keep up the good work. May you each be a blessing and be blessed. Thanks for a wonderful web site. Love all of you. Richard good job in the batter's box. Looking forward to hearing your stories when you return. We love You --Go Huskers
Love Grandpa Bob & Granma Bev
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Hello:
Once again, great pictures!! Andy thank you for keeping us posted. The kids are cute. We can see the joy on their faces!! Keep you the good work!! You are all in our prayers. Blessings, Sally & Chris.
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I love what you guys are doing for those kids. I also love the baseball field. I want to be there with you guys.
what was that board game i saw in the picture.
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God is GOOD!! Words cannot express the joy in my heart to see the Lord using you guys!! Shana..ain't it great to be in the center of His Will?? Be blessed and totally blown away by what you see Him do this week!! I love you...See ya' soon!! Daddy..
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Keep up teh great work there guys!! God bless you all!
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Hey!!
Great stories and pictures! All I can say is wow! God is AWESOME and is revealing Himself in a mighty way. We are praying for you all. RIchard, we have been sending you emails but to a wrong address
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