Tuesday tidbits

Blog Tuesday, Oct 11

Wow!  What a day in the DR!  There are so many moments to share, that it is difficult to speak of only a few.  We began by sending some of the team to construct a kitchen for one of the neighbors.  Teddy, TJ, Tom, Lloyd, Silvia, Gina, Ellie, Zac and Lucy all had a hand in the construction.  Watching the delighted expression on the owner’s face as this pile of scrap wood became a brand new room in her home was priceless.  In return, her hospitality to us came in a major “High” moment for us a she offered us a 2.5liter bottle of Coca-cola!

After lunch (black porgie), some returned to the construction site.  Rayona worked on preparing for tomorrows women’s event and others went to the local hospital to pray and offer gift bags of toiletries to the patients.  We were welcomed into the patient rooms on the Medical floor and ER. This never would have been possible in the U.S.!  The patients and families were genuinely appreciative, as well as the team of nurses that we met.  

We ended our day with an awesome worship service with music provided by another missionary team from TN.  Our own TJ and Rayona shared their testimonies. The worship service was topped off by  Rayona singing  “He’s a good, good Father”.  We all agreed that the Holy Spirit was palpable in the room, leaving tears of joy and love in many of our eyes.

The team continues to grow stronger and stronger bonds with one another and our brothers and sisters here in the DR.  As we stumbled off to our beds, some with sunburn, some with other minor physical challenges and all of us with more than a little dirt and sweat, we will rest well knowing  it is all for God’s glory .