Last week we enjoyed hosting the youth group from Rehoboth URC (our home church) and their fearless leaders. 16 youth and 8 chaperones arrived full of enthusiasm ready to put their faith into action. 
The week started with a little bump in that on the first night one of the students who shall remain nameless…stood up on her top bunk while getting ready for bed and was struck in the head by the metal blade of the ceiling fan. She now has a lovely bald spot that was shaved so that the wound could be cleaned and examined. The next day she felt great and has since participated in everything. 
For most of them, this was their first experience in seeing such poverty and filth. It is hard to fathom how the people live with so little and yet seem to very happy. 
Building a home and painting windows were the construction goals for the mornings…and did they ever work hard!!! While the guys sweated out in the hot sun pouring cement, installing a roof and digging a septic pit, 
the girls found a shady spot to paint windows and make lots of new friends.
The afternoons were dedicated to ministry outreach opportunities: teaching about God’s creation in the school and a VBS program in a local church,
serving a hot meal to hungry children, and visiting a school and an orphanage. 
Hola!! Como esta?? Como se llama? Dios te bendiga! Cristo te ama! Trabajando por Cristo! Puedo orar con usted? Translation- Hello. How are you? God bless you! Christ loves you! Working for Christ!! Can I pray with you? These were well used words today as they visited the Hospital in Puerto Plata. 
Friday morning they were blessed to be part of the dedication of the house they built this week. G.P. and his two daughters, Desia and Jenali expressed their thankfulness to God and to us for the work we put into their new home. G.P.'s wife passed away 4 years ago, his older daughter studies in Santo Domingo and Janeli lives in the village with her father who is the tailor.
After John gave a brief message from the word, the family received a Spanish Bible, a welcome gift bag and care packages for the family.
By early next week, the inside plumbing will be completed and then they can move in. They will immediately demolish their old house before someone else moves in.
It is our prayer that God will bless the seeds that were planted this week and that by His Grace we may continue with servant hearts in sharing our love for Christ with those we come into contact with each and every day.
Praise God from whom all Blessings flow!!
Since January 15th, 2010 we have been honoured to have fellowship and host the 11 teams that have come, been blessed and touched the lives of so many people. We are looking forward to recharging our batteries with a break in the schedule. Two whole weeks off!!!! P.T.L.
The week started with a little bump in that on the first night one of the students who shall remain nameless…stood up on her top bunk while getting ready for bed and was struck in the head by the metal blade of the ceiling fan. She now has a lovely bald spot that was shaved so that the wound could be cleaned and examined. The next day she felt great and has since participated in everything. For most of them, this was their first experience in seeing such poverty and filth. It is hard to fathom how the people live with so little and yet seem to very happy. Building a home and painting windows were the construction goals for the mornings…and did they ever work hard!!! While the guys sweated out in the hot sun pouring cement, installing a roof and digging a septic pit, the girls found a shady spot to paint windows and make lots of new friends. The afternoons were dedicated to ministry outreach opportunities: teaching about God’s creation in the school and a VBS program in a local church, serving a hot meal to hungry children, and visiting a school and an orphanage. Hola!! Como esta?? Como se llama? Dios te bendiga! Cristo te ama! Trabajando por Cristo! Puedo orar con usted? Translation- Hello. How are you? God bless you! Christ loves you! Working for Christ!! Can I pray with you? These were well used words today as they visited the Hospital in Puerto Plata. Friday morning they were blessed to be part of the dedication of the house they built this week. G.P. and his two daughters, Desia and Jenali expressed their thankfulness to God and to us for the work we put into their new home. G.P.'s wife passed away 4 years ago, his older daughter studies in Santo Domingo and Janeli lives in the village with her father who is the tailor. After John gave a brief message from the word, the family received a Spanish Bible, a welcome gift bag and care packages for the family.By early next week, the inside plumbing will be completed and then they can move in. They will immediately demolish their old house before someone else moves in.
It is our prayer that God will bless the seeds that were planted this week and that by His Grace we may continue with servant hearts in sharing our love for Christ with those we come into contact with each and every day.
Praise God from whom all Blessings flow!!
Since January 15th, 2010 we have been honoured to have fellowship and host the 11 teams that have come, been blessed and touched the lives of so many people. We are looking forward to recharging our batteries with a break in the schedule. Two whole weeks off!!!! P.T.L.
It was a joyous reunion for both her and the people to be together once again! Many fervent prayers have been prayed by the people in Ascension for Jim’s recovery. The date for Sue’s return on a regular basis is still uncertain, so please continue to pray for a Jim’s recovery, the care Sue gives him at home, and that the ministry work will continue in villa Ascension.
