Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 8:11 AM
Dear Friends and Family,Our team arrived safely Friday afternoon in Santiago and enjoyed the many sights and sounds on the two hour drive to Monte Cristi. We spent Friday evening unpacking our supplies and heading out into the neighborhood for a prayer walk. This was an awesome time of stopping at local homes and businesses to pray and talk with the residents. We were very warmly greeted and welcomed by all! It is awesome that there are no language barriers when you are all in God's family. The power of a warm smile and a hug goes a long way!
We also saw the construction site where we will begin today's work shortly and met the family to whom the home belongs that we will be continuing to rebuild so that it sits above the grade level (and no longer will have rainwater and dirt from the street washing into the home). We were able to pray specifically with the family outside of the home, which was very special.
We did get some sleep...actually the ladies needed to wake the men up today (!) Even in the midst of all the sounds....the roosters don't really seem to know that they should be quiet until dawn! It is very warm (85-90) and sunny, which is great!
It has been super to talk with the Lamms (the missionaries here) and the Dominicans who are on the church staff. They are doind a wonderful job connecting with the community and serving. They have made us feel so welcome!
Tonight the ladies will be having a "ladies night" for the local women while the men help with a youth service. Tomorrow will be a busy day doing children's programming for church services both here and in Madre.
We look forward to updating you every couple of days. Please know that we are praying for our loved ones at home and we thank you for your continued support and prayers!
In Christ,The Dominican Republic Missions Team
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