We set off towards Don Gregorio; a small gated-community where we were going to be painting a church as our project for the day. We met Melvin, the pastor, and two young adults named Alejandro and Oscar. After getting our instructions we went straight to work. We scraped walls to smooth out the surface and than painted them. It took various layers to get to the right shade we needed. As we painted we had the oppurtunity to worship in both English and Spanish. This really gave us the sense of how the language barrier can be no excuse for us. While we waited for the second layer to dry we set out for lunch.
For lunch we went to the Pastor's house and met his family. Being welcomed into his house we had time for fellowship and ate the typical rice and beans with a beef stew. After eating and settling down a bit we sat down to have our bible study for the day which was Phillipians 2. We learned that as servants of the Lord we shuld not complain or grumble when it comes to giving help. This verse hit home becasue the day was already getting tiring.
We left Pastor Melvins house to for the homestretch of the painting project. When we arrived at the church there was a small problem becasue Melvin had forgot the church keys. Waiting for him to return we had some down time to play basketball with local kids. As we finished we really started to notice how we were being the hands and feet of God.
In summary, we had an arduous day that didn't have much oppurtunities for us to rest. The group held strong to what we learned during lunch and didn't complain at all. Becasue of this we were able to finish up the church and left it looking new. We look forward to Super Sabado tomorrow.
-AS
32 comments:
Good jop in painting. God bless you all.
Hana
I hope you are having a great time in the DR! I miss you a lot! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!
Isabella
I love you Susie.
Ava
Hi scoooooooozie! I'm praying for you and your team, and that God's work will be done in the DR and the kids you're with.
Hannah! i hope you are enjoying yourself and having a great time.
Your all in my prayers and i hope that you will recieve the rest you need for tomorrows work
Ashlee
God bless you all. Matt, bring home that hot cocoa. recipe!
Mrs. Lisa
Hi Hannah Banana,
I am so proud of you and the DR team. Working all day without grumbling or complaining is not easy to do, though it is what God asks of us. Thank you for persevering for Christ. You are examples to many of us.
Blessings,
Hannah's Mom
PS I like the color, you guys are did an awesome job!
Hi Aaron,
Looking great! Good to have long arms so you can reach
The ceiling. Great work to the D.R. Team, praying for you all and hoping you enjoy this time of service and that the Lord renews your faith and strength each day.
Disfruta y traeme un poquito de Santo Domingo cuando regreses:-). Te extranamos y te queremos mucho mi amor.
Blessings for all and a wonderful super Saturday!
Betsy
Hey Kristin,
I hope your having a great time, and I hope that God is using you in so many different ways. I cant wait to hear all the stories when you come back. Love Ya
P.S. Dont get too dark!!!! lol
Hi HANNAH!!
We miss you soo much here in england but are proud of you for all that you are doing in the DR. Hope that you are having a great time in the dominican republic and learning lots <3
love,
Adrian and Marissa
Praying for continued and supernatural strength for all of you guys as you work hard to serve the Lord in the DR. Also that your faith would be built up and matured while you are away. Love hearing about your trip guys! Love, Robert and Melanie Krumrey
Hannah!!!!!!!! I just got home from my week on the other side of Hispanola!!! I had a great week and hope you and you're team are having the same great experience! Remember to trust in yourself and your faith. Love you, kid. Alan (Dad)
Hi Makayla,
Good job painting the church, it looks nice...keep up the great work with the rest of the team. Rest, I love you mamita. God bless you all.
Ivonne & Juan
I know things can get tiring but just remember that God doesn't give us any situatuions that you can't handle without him. Glad to hear about all the progress and hard work you are doing for the Lord. -Irene
Hey everyone! Great pictures! Matt, hope you are having an awesome week seeing God work in and around you. We are praying for you!
Angela :)
Soozeball, have a good time and get back safe!
Victor
I miss you a lot!
How are you doing?
Isabella
I miss you so much.
Ava
God loves you
Myven
God bless you
Mena
I missed you so much
Mena
I missed you so much
Merna
Hi Susie b
Saw John today he misses you I missed you in church today. Say hi to pastor Fabian come home safe and of sound mind and body.
Love p
Hi Susie
GOd bless you in all you do and bring you safe back to us. Haram your husband was alone in church today come back quick love you
Mireille
Sooze, we prayed for you and your team no less than three times in church today! I hope the blessings are raining down! We love and miss you! Press on!
Susie we love you and praying for you guys. Be strong in the Lord and come back safely.
Hi susie
We are praying for you wahashteena . God be with you.
Hanan
You all in our prayers. God bless you and be with you.
I missed you Susan. All the people at church pray for the hall tem.
Hana
Sooze, when you come back you can help us paint our kitchen! God Bless You!
Hola, mi amiga Hannah! What an amazing experience for you, and what stories you will have to tell. Praying for strength and endurance for your week ahead. I love you!
MT
Aaron,
Estoy orando por ti hijo mio querido para que nuestro Señor te ilumine, te siga dando fuerza, sabiduria, Paz y alegria. Tu abuela Angelica te manda saludos y ha estado orando or ti tambien. Al iguana que muchos de Los hermanos de la iglesia. Tu abuela Dolores tambien llamo y dice que te quiere mucho. Me haces mucha falta, espero y tengas una semana muy linda.
Mami :-)
nice paint job sooze! You've got a lot of love on this site, especially from Bella and Ava :) miss ya!
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