Thursday, February 12, 2009

News from the DR

Here is an update from the DR late last night . . .

just wanted to update you that we made it down, all safe, all bags here. No showers yet, b/c running water is out. But all are happy, and now in bed. We connected with Sharon Coleman today, as well as had a good visit with Karin Hernandez. Excited about the warmth, and full day of ministry tomorrow in one of the santo domingo barrios with Juana. We'll be building relationships with teens of the neighborhood using sports with the guys as well as beading bracelets with the girls. Thinking about and praying for our friends on the 2 other teams as they travel tonight.

45 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey everbody,
Just wanted to let you know that the BCNE staff is praying daily for all of you!
And I wanted to say "hi" to André & Kula! I know God will do amazing things in your lives and through you guys! I'm proud of you for your willingnes to follow Him!
Deus abençoe vocês!
Ana

Anonymous said...

Glad you arrived safely. Shout out to Marley, Ben and Jimmy! We're praying for you guys.

Any news on the other trips?

Anonymous said...

Hey ms. ibrahim, its Dan Tritcak, Glad you got their safely hope you have fun, not doing much this vacation, have fun in the DR!

Anonymous said...

Glad you made it there safely Ms. Ibrahim.

-Ryan Woods

Anonymous said...

Hi Ms. Ibrahim,
It sounds like you're having so much fun! I wish I were there in that warm weather. Im glad you made it there with all your luggage. Will see you soon, have a great rest of your trip!

Rachael (Veronica) Barbaresi (D)

Anonymous said...

Hi Ms. Ibrahim!
I hope your having a fun time in the DR! The weather must be nice and warm there! It's gotten a little warmer here though! Have a nice trip!
~Ana Krah

Anonymous said...

Hey Ms. Ibrahim,
I hope you are having a good time in the Dominican Republic! I hope the weather is warm and sunny! Enjoy February break!
~Carlota McCurdy

Anonymous said...

Hi I hope you guys are doing well and helping people good luck!
Have fun

Anonymous said...

Hi ms. ibrahim! It sounds like your having fun, glad you got there safely.

Anonymous said...

Hi Ms.Ibs!!!!!!!!!! I hope you have fun in vacation without me, but thanks for inviting me =). Oh, and I was going to give stuff when you were collecting the items, but I forgot!

Anonymous said...

Dear Ms. Ibs,

The Weather is ok. It has finaly gotten to be 50 degrees. Everyone is kinda healthy, but 41 people were out yesterday in the 7th grade and I finaly got over my cold. A-Rod got convicted for his Steriod use(big surprise). Other than that, it is still big, borring Medfield.
See you later,
Julio Murphy

Anonymous said...

Hey Ms Ibrahim,
I hope you are having fun in the Dominican Republic. The weather sounds great. It's freezing here in Medfield.

Anonymous said...

Dear,
Ms. Ibs
Hopefully you are having a great time in the DR. The weather up here is bad and everyone is out sick, But im Healthy. Have a great time in the DR. Have a nice Vacation, I know I will.
Felipe Keleher

Anonymous said...

Hi Mrs. Ibs! I hope everyone is having a good time and its great everyone is doing well. Its getting a lot warmer up here, but not as warm as down there. The high today is 60!

Anonymous said...

Hey Ms. Ibrihim
Glad you got there safe. Hope you have a great time in The Dominican Republic. Hope there is lots of good wheather there. Enjoy Febuary Break. Here in Medfield it is Freezing. The snow won't melt. :'(.. I think its great that your helping and giving gifts to all of these people.

-Alexander Fields

Anonymous said...

Hey Ms. Ibs. Im glad you got down safely and that you are having fun,even without showers. Here we are trying to not get sick. Its getting harder though since 41 seventh graders were absent yesterday. Though the temperature got warmer yeasterday when it hit 50 degrees. i hope you continue to have a great tmie and i wish I could be their too. See you after vacation.

sincerly,
Brendan (Beto) Corrodi

Anonymous said...

Hey Susie!

Just wanted to say hello! Sorry I missed you before you left. I'll be praying for you and your team. I know God has you there for a specific, wonderful purpose, and I know you and your team will be blessed as will the people that you serve there.

Come home safely and call me when you get back. I'd love to hear about your trip!!

Maggie

Anonymous said...

Hey again Ms. Ibs. I think it is great that your are helping these poor kids. They must have loved the things we gave them. They must have loved playing sports. I'm glad you're there safely.

Anonymous said...

HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ITS SILLY VICTOR!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Ms. Ibs!! The comment that said silly Victor was Roberto O'Reilly I did nothing! He illegally stole my spanish identity!!

Anonymous said...

No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Victor is blaming innicent Roberto for his wrong doings!!!!!!!!!!! False accutzation!!!!!!!!! Arrest that kid!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

FROM BOSTON:
I want to wish to everyone great bleassing from God, he can transform lives! And give a special hug to "kula" Eu Te Amo Meu Filho"!!!!!
Fernanda.

Anonymous said...

Hi Carmen
Glad you and the team made is safely. We are praying that you will see God and he will do amazing things through you and the team. Teresa called me last night. She can't figure out this blog thing....lol. Will get her and your family going so they can send their love and prayers.

Tim McD

MDA said...

Russell,
Glad you made it...watched your flight all the way! God's Blessings to you and everyone in the DR.

Marvin

Anonymous said...

hey marley jimmy, ben and PR! i'm glad to hear you guys made it safe! and hopefully that running water comes soon. you're going to be wanting those showers. i'm praying for you guys everyday (and wishing i was there myself haha). enjoy the weather while you can and have a great time!

alison

Anonymous said...

Hey PR!
Glad you're there safely & prayin' for your full day of ministry & opportunities in San Cristobal! Has water returned? Enjoy the refreshment when it does!
Mrs.PR :-)

katlynne said...

Hey guys just wanted to leave you with a word of encouragement. Your minds cannot conceive the plans that God has for you this next week, the ways in which He is going to use you to transform the lives of His children. You have the humbling opportunity to share the living and needed gospel to these people. Just remember that your actions and words are presenting these people with a love that they have never ever experienced before... a love that conquers fear, that crosses the boundaries of race, social class, intellectual and physical abilities...a love that uncovers the lies that have marked their identities as unworthy...

Love,
Katlynne

ps.. Ita you're missed already! I hope you got your two bottles of mousee!!

Anonymous said...

Hi everyone (especially Susie, Ita, and Justin!). Enjoy the warm weather and the cold showers, once you get water back. Know that there are A LOT of people thinking about you, loving you, and praying for you and for the people that you are going to meet in the DR! Take good pictures, Justin--I can't wait to see them and to hear about the amazing and unexpected ways that God works. :)

--Alyssa

Anonymous said...

Hi Itamar! Papi here. We would like to know about what could we do to help the victims of the recently storms crisis? The people here is always willing to send food, clothes or whatever is needed. We all miss you, including the kids.
Love, Papi, Mami & Abby. (+ Abner, Emileyshka & Super-hero II.)

Anonymous said...

Hey Everyone!!
So happy to hear that you all made it safe! Luke and I are praying for you and are so excited for all that God has in store for you. Same and Jared, we love you!!!
Love,
Luke & Karissa

Anonymous said...

Sorry SAM!

Queen - Ababa said...

Glad to hear that you all have made it safe and sound. I am just want you all to know you are truly in my prayers! I cant wait to read your blogs this week and catch just a glimpse of what God is using each one of you for in the DR, may you truly be opened and ready to be the hands and feet of Christ! God bless you all!

Unknown said...

Blessings to all Questies and their leaders...a special "hi" to Lenny and Caitlin in DR...I love you guys and hope you get showers soon for everyones sake.

I am so proud you are followers of Jesus!
Jana

Anonymous said...

Hey Jimbo, any running water yet?What kind of sports did you play with the kids? Is your Spanish working? Been thinking and praying about you all day, as well as your team and the other 2 teams.
Miss you. May God work mightily thru you. We love you. God bless.
Love,
N & A

Anonymous said...

Hey Carmen,
I'm so glad that you made it safe. I want to tell you that all of us at extremly proud of you and love you like crazy! My mom says that she's praying for you and the whole team everyday! my dad says he loves you so much, to take care and that he too is praying for you all! i love sis, im so pround of you and everyone else! oh and lewis says to tell you " i love you shasha!" lol! have tons of fun!
-Teresa V.
p.s i kinda miss you! lol!

Anonymous said...

I wish everyone a blessed day tomorrow and believe me God have good planes for you all. And KULA Eu Te Amo Meu Amor!!!
Sincerely,

Fernanda

Anonymous said...

God bless you every one sais me, Tiny Tim

Anonymous said...

Hello to you all warm weather friends.Sam and Jared we are thinking of you both and praying for you and the entire team daily.The Durnings are thankful for you all!

Anonymous said...

Hi there Ben, Marley, Jimmy and Russell!
Glad to hear you are all there safely and that everyone is happy! I know that God is going to use all of you in amazing ways this week and I can't wait to hear about it! I love you all very much and will be praying for you! Benjamin - - it's wierd here with you there. Miss you! :-) Have a great week in the DR and enjoy the amazing people and warm weather!

Love
Becca

Anonymous said...

CARMEN! I miss you so much! I just texted you even though I know you can't get them cause you don't have your phone with you, but I told you I would haha
So I have so much news to tell you I can't wait till you get home!
Have fun and be safe!

-Haleyyy!

Anonymous said...

Would you pray for C.Boorman? He got laid off today. Thanks much! Continuing to remember & pray for you all!
Cynthia

Anonymous said...

Justin, I hope you're feeling better! Enjoy the yummy food...Keep Him first in all things and Lead On!!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you. You are sharing the greatest love of all...God's Love!!! Justin's Mom

Anonymous said...

I'm very happy with your guys, everyone is a blessing from God!!!
In the Bible said that: "The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glogy that shall be revelead to us"
Romans 8:18
KULA estou certa que Deus esta te iluminando!!! Estou com muitas saudades de vc tambem. Eu Te Amo!!!

Sincerely,

Fernanda.

Anonymous said...

Hi Lenny and Caitlyn! I'm so proud of both of you. We prayed for you guys during small group on Sunday night, that God is using your team to bless others. We can't wait to see you guys again and hear all about your experiences!