Monday

Monday, February 25

After breakfast and devotions the team made a perennial favorite stop to pass out tracts; the marketplace. It's packed streets of vendors selling produce, meat, housewares and clothing. Scooters trying to drive through, noise, various odors (pleasant and not-so-pleasant), heat, but beautiful produce and beautiful image bearers of our Creator. 

Another perennial stop is Pastor Wilfrido's. The children performed a well-rehearsed performance of skits and singing which was preceded by a parade. We are always impressed. More time spent with holding babies and playing with kids before serving them food (this is one of the feeding programs we sponsor throughout the year. Wilfrido took us to his new home (still under construction) where the team enjoyed lunch served by Miguelina, Wilfrido's wife.

In the afternoon the team were invited to talk to one of the local schools. They split into two groups and went room to room sharing age-appropriate messages, taking questions, and enjoying songs. Another great way for the Azua children to get to know Americanos who want to share Jesus.

Supper was hosted by Pastor Anderson and his wife at their house. We can't get enough of authentic DR cooking. The movie was shown just down the street where messages were shared and music danced to.

The team was back to the hotel by 11:30.