The first morning Dan let us sleep in until 8am. Shawn then led a devotion about focusing on Christ while here in the DR and back home. Breakfast was fresh fruit (best pineapple ever) and pancakes.
As is the case every year, day 1 begins with the packaging of food. About a half ton of beans and rice is measured into individual bags and then bagged again with a container of oil that will provide a family with a decent sized meal. About 275 packages were made which will be delivered to those in need throughout the week. This is always a good activity for team bonding and a low stress, low sun activity to get us acclimated to the climate after a day of travel.
Pastor Nelson stopped by to brief us on the feeding program that we fund and he oversees. The numbers continue to increase with between 300 and 400 children being fed both physically and spiritually. It moved the team when he told how his 4 year-old daughter prays for us.
Lunch was chicken and rice with a short visit from Pastor Wilfredo. The Familia brothers stopped by for a briefing and an invite to supper later in the week that ended in an emotional response when they were blessed with a case of adult bibles (24) and a case of children's bibles (180). It moves us when we see the appreciation of those who truly cherish the Word of God and don't take it for granted. The fellowship of the Holy Spirit transcends countries and language.
After a quick visit to well 1, we traveled to the disabled center and the warehouse to pick up some wheelchairs. The team headed back to the house for a quick supper of ham and cheese sandwiches (DR style). Loading up Genesis' van and Pablo's truck with our movie equipment, we went to the village of Carrisel about 30 minutes outside of town. While the guys set up the sound and video system, the girls went canvassing the town passing out tracks, witnessing, and inviting to the movie. The Jesus film was well attended and well received with about 200 in attendance. Shawn gave a message focusing on children and parenting, and the local Pastor and Genesis also spoke (not sure what they said).
The night wrapped up around 10:30 with ice cream celebrating Dan's birthday and a debriefing about the day.
God Bless until mañana
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