What a difference 6 weeks, 2 teams, and many hours of labour makes!
November 16, 2009 will stand out as a day to remember for the CRC pastors on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. The building which was started in 2004, has finally been completed. It was dedicated for the teaching and training of local pastors, all for and to the Glory of God.
We want to thank the 2 mission teams from Living Hope CRC who worked diligently alongside the local tradesmen in making this project a reality.
Even with a delay in completing the roof on the building (due to lack of tin available and then a stop work order regarding the permit), work was allowed to continue only on the inside of the building. 
Trying to stay on schedule (our North American work ethic) and wanting to lay the ceramic tile before the 2nd team arrived, the ensuing rains that fell during this time was probably God’s way of saying slow down…all things will be completed in His time.
At the dedication service, we spent time worshipping together with our Christians brothers and sister, participating in song and prayer. 
After hearing the testimonies of the pastors and what this center means to them, it was worth all the hard work we experienced during the previous 6 weeks. The Christian joy of working together is reflected in the letter below from the Canadian Pastor at Living Hope CRC.
To our brothers and sisters in Christ,Greetings, from the church of Jesus Christ at Living Hope CRC in Sarnia, Ontario. What a gift it has been to us as a congregation to partner with you in the cause of the gospel. We have been richly blessed by the opportunity to share in ministry with you.
Congratulations on the completion of the Ministry Centre. We are so thankful to God for his church in the Dominican Republic. We long for the Ministry Centre to be a place where God's servants are equipped and refreshed for ministry. May God's Spirit be at work within and far beyond these walls.
It has given us great joy to work together with you in bringing glory to God.
Grace and Peace to you all,
The Council of Living Hope Christian Reformed Church
Team 1
Team 2
It has been a pleasure for us to assist in this project, working with family and friends of Living Hope CRC, a church that John grew up in as a child and one that we worshipped in for the first 15 years of our married life together.
It has been a pleasure for us to assist in this project, working with family and friends of Living Hope CRC, a church that John grew up in as a child and one that we worshipped in for the first 15 years of our married life together.P.S. Hi dad & Edith!!
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