Paraiso has truly become a beautiful place to live…. even more so now. Under the tutorage of Larry Neese and using local labourers and volunteers, 
what was once just a meeting place where people would sit on the roots of the big tree has now become a beautiful park with benches to sit on.
The ground in front of the cistern has become a beautiful garden and much more has changed.
Please check out our facebook page to see the before and after photos.
Front & side view of the clinic.
Paraiso is truly living up to its name of Paradise with many thanks to a generous benefactor from Italy who funded this project.
We are thankful for health and safety, friendships of co-workers in Christ, a vibrant English speaking church, mission teams, and the opportunities to make a difference in the lives of the poor in the Dominican Republic. But most of all, we are thankful for the saving grace of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ who died on the cross to save us from our sins.
Bibles and concordances were distributed to local pastors by Pastor Dale Bitting to enrich their study and preaching of the Word of God.
Eight bags of donated baseball equipment and uniforms were distributed to some local teams including this team from Paraiso called the “Sons of God”. 
Cans of Nourish donated by Campbells Soup, and dried soup mix by the Gleaners 
have been making their way into the tummies of children and seniors alike at a number of different feeding programs that operate both in the Dominican Republic and in Haiti.
Friday afternoon, the Spruce land team participated in a village feeding & shoe distribution in villa Emmanuel. In his thanks, the pastor told the teams that earlier, he had prayed for help since many of the members were out of work and hungry…and the Lord has provided.
Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the holy one,
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