A large team of 30 from 1st Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas enjoyed a return visit to the DR in July. For some of the team members...this was their 6th or 7th return trip while for many others it was not only their first time here but also their first time on a mission trip ever. The HOPE jewelry shop ladies gave a warm welcome to the entire team on Sunday morning by providing a refreshing snack and drinks after the church service.
Pastor Kenneth and his wife Terry did an amazing job organizing and leading their team both prior to and while in country even the returning members who were eager to renew the friendships they made in the past years.
Yes…it was hot out but that didn’t slow down the team from their various activities of construction, soup packaging, painting, rebar and moving blocks. John checked some of their muscles at the beginning of the week to ensure they were up to the task…and they proved it during the week.
A few of their highlights include their visit to a local rehab center for recovering alcohol and drug abusers who shared their testimonies and how these Christian brothers encourage each other to overcome their addictions.
Secondly, for the returnees a chance to see the changes that have taken place at the Nest of Love School in the past year especially since their team had painted the entire 1st set of classrooms last year in preparation for the school year beginning in their new location.
The team encircled the entire house as they prayer a blessing on it and their sponsored family during the dedication.
Thank you 1st Baptist McKinney for sharing in the joy of helping others in a foreign country and we hope you were blessed as much as you were a blessing to others.
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