Today is Monday. The MISSION POSSIBLE team has been very busy. Over the weekend, we traveled to a remote village of Haitian refugees to an orphanage. We had the opportunity to minster to the children about the love of Jesus. We encountered a young woman who had adopted a small boy who nearly died as a result of a flood. I was especially moved as she told her story and I considered that a woman who had lost everything and had nothing was willing to embrace the responsibility of becoming a mother to this boy.
After ministering in the orphanage, the team spread throughout the village and visited the homes of the people. We were asked by the people to pray for God’s blessing over their homes for their marriages and for the future of their children. These refugees migrated to the DR after losing everything in the Haitian earthquake. They have nothing and are living in little more than shelters, yet the biggest concern they have and the prayer they requested is the same as the concern that people have in the U.S. It proved to demonstrate that the enemy understands the power of family and that there is a consistent attack on the family unit.
We have ministered in three churches. The first was Zion A.M.E. in San Pedro on Saturday. On Sunday morning, the team ministered to the children at the Iglesia Circulo de Oracion, or the Circle of Prayer Church. Sunday afternoon, I had the privilege of joining a pastor in a televised broadcast in San Pedro. Then, Sunday evening, we ministered at the Templo de Spiritus Sanctu. The Temple of the Holy Spirit.
This last church is very special to us. The pastor and the people there have touched our hearts. Their mission and purpose is very similar to the one we demonstrate At Bethesda Church and I believe that there has been established a relationship with these people that will be long standing and productive for the kingdom.
For the fun stuff - there’s always fun stuff – we took a little time to see San Pedro. We went a short distance along the coast and just observed the cultural differences. The ladies have fallen in love with “JAMBO” – San Pedro’s version of Wal-Mart. We have enjoyed the local cuisine – empanadas de jamon y queso (ham and cheese), and also empanadas de pollo y queso (chicken and cheese). Last night we ate in a restaurant and I thought Ms. Eva would simply rapture as she located her favorite – Goat – on the menu! Adding to the fun stuff, Elder Reed has joined the dance team and is pretty good! I cannot wait for Bethesda to see that.
Finally, I cannot fully express my thanks and respect for the COI team who is hosting us. Elson, the leader is an incredible organizer and through his efforts, this journey has been very productive and successful. His team, Diana, Efrain, Harolyn, Frederico, Luis, and Carman are a true blessing. They are a testimony to MaryAlice and the entire COI network.
We are leaving now to o to a school in the city. Please continue to pray for us. More later.
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