Tuesday, February 19, 2008

DR-- A Thanksgiving of Skittles







Hola!

Reporting from sunny Dominican Republic where we the breeze today was a nice change of pace and making it extremely hard to think about our close return! Thank you to our loved ones who are keeping us grounded by reporting temperatures of back home. :\

We begun the day by passing out invitations/tracts to the neighbors of La Canela to the inaugural ceremony for the water purification system tomorrow evening at 5pm and prayerwalking the neighborhood as well. We then played beisbol with the neighborhood kids-- or more like we were being schooled on beisbol by the neighborhood kids.

After lunch, we were sent to the local park in La Canela where we practiced, played basketball, tried to teach futbol americano and had an outdoor service at the park. We were able to sing silly songs, worship songs, share testimonies, the skit and the stomp/rap. Afterwards we were able to hang out with our new friends and talked more about Christ's love for them. Please join us in praying that our listeners will continue to ponder the Truth they heard tonight and will allow themselves to be transformed by it.

Pray also for our continuing ministry with the La Canela community and our service tomorrow night. For all the moms out there: Everyone is well, everyone is eating, everyone is sleeping (relatively well), and everyone is wearing sunscreen.
Los amamos mucho!

FYI: this is the website for the water purification system that we are working with the community to implement through New Life International Ministries: waterfortheworld.com :)

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ken,

We love you and can't wait for you to come home! Caleb is ready to play with his daddy. He knows that his daddy is missing and he does not like it too much!!

Love,

Jen and Caleb

Anonymous said...

DR TEAM and KEN,

well sounds like you guys are having a blast! well I must say I do miss you all on both teams that I know. Its soo good to know that you guys are having a ball spreading the love of the Lord.

I'm always praying for you guys! can't wait till you come back and tell me all about it!

Love you all
Lynn

Me said...

Hey TITO, ABBY & ITA;
Los extranamos mucho. Tito y yo celebrando nuestro aniversario #8hoy - so estamos muy contentos. Se ve que la estan pasando super bien y me alegro. Sigan llevando el BELLISIMO mensaje de Cristo con amor. Espero que disfruten el "weather" ya que aca esta haciendo un frio pelu (acento en la u) y esta nevando un poco. LOS AMAMOS MUCHO Y EXTRANAMOS!!!!

Love, Latorre family

P.S. Denalyn ya dice: "What happen?" con attitude y todo. LOL

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Anonymous said...

Ken, Melissa, Ben D

We've been following your journey in the DR and SA. We are praying for you and your teams. How awesome to hear how God is working. :)

Bob and Tanya

Lisa said...

Hello John-Paul,

I picked up your horn, do not worry. I love following what you all are doing. I miss you lots, but am so glad you are on a mission for Jesus :)

1 Timothy 4:12
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

I pray you are helping each other and working as a team for Christ.

Love Mom

Rachel said...

so it's 8:32 on wednesday morning, and I'm about to head off to class..we don't even get February break! =P

I've been praying for you all day in and day out!!
Throughout the rest of this week, I truly hope each and every one of you is earnestly seeking God. He has so many great things in store for you, there as you continue to minister, and here as you return home to put what you've learned into practice. Don't leave without acknowledging what God has said to you.
Coming home with a direction, a goal, it keeps you striving. It can be really easy to slip once you're no longer surrounded by those who build you up and encourage you in your faith. Q7 was always warned about spiritual warfare, as I'm sure you have been as well. It does happen, and it will happen.
Isaiah 7:9 says, "..if you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all."

My continued prayers are with you!
Many blessings.
-Rachel

Anonymous said...

Daddy,
I love you too much. Come back right this second so I can wrestle with you. I had to wrestle with Mommy and I let her win a couple times. Mahi Mahi!!
Sam

Hi Daddy,
It's Savannah. I love you soooo much. I miss you a lot. We've been sleeping in your bed:) Don't worry. No Silly Putty this year. Pistachio! Tell John and Josh and Mr. Ken we said hi!
Savannah

Anonymous said...

Hi Libba Lou,
Only 3 more sleeps and we get to see your sweet face and give you lots of hugs. We can't wait to hear every detail. I know there will be lots of stories to tell. We continue to pray for you and your Quest team. We are so thankful for you!!! Love ,Mom

stephanie potter said...

Hey Mike, Kelsey, and Libby,
Greetings from New Colony to you guy and gals!! We are praying for strength, courage and focus for you all and it's great to read what's going on!!
Make sure to share the awesome game of "ultimate flip flops" with the DR folks so that it can become an international sensation :o)

Be strong, take heart and wait on the Lord!!
Peace,
Stephanie and the rest of the students here!!

Anonymous said...

Hi DR Questies, Glad to hear that your work with the neighborhood kids is going well. I want to play beisbol! Praying that those around you will see Jesus through your service and want Him too! It's 25 here with snow coming to greet you when you return. Spread His love, Miss you, Katie B from FBC Manchester