Nearing the Finish

     Today was the last full day of ministry in Azua and going into it the team was determined to finish strong. The day started spiritually as every other day but instead of a devotion at the house the team went to the YWAM base in town to join in worship; powerful.
     The team then visited Project Four (Hannah) which is a school recently constructed with the help of Pablo and past team member Sonia. It is partially operated by the Nelson's and teaches 160 students every week in an especially poor area. They asked us to stop by for a visit. The kids sang for us and we played with them.
     On the way back to the house for lunch Shawn and Chloe went to the radio station with Nathanial for his daily half hour spot. Shawn discussed biblical marriage and Chloe and Shawn discussed Christian parenting and the temptations of teenagers.
     Dan, Tom and Nathanial went to the capitol to speak to a high ranking official about future well drilling in the area. The discussion went very well with the government agreeing to pay for much of the costs and expediting the process. This looks good for future wells in the area.
     While they were in the Capitol the rest of the team visited a village called Las Veritas. They have been here before and found it again lacking in almost everything but faith. They blessed the community with clothing, food and bibles. The team showed the Jesus sketch on the iPad, worshipped and gave a message. The visited ended with the kids singing and those fabulous DR hugs. Another great spirit-filled visit where we found ourselves being blessed more than blessing them.
     The day ended with the last Jesus film of the trip (6 total this year) in the church where the major construction project took place of pouring a floor. The church was packed, Shawn gave the message, Duane talked about how much alike the team is as the Dominicans and the night once again ended with music, dancing and prayer. It was a great final showing.
     The team debriefed and was excused around 11:30pm.

Gloria Dios (Glory to God)