Zach Schantz: Something I have learned from my time serving in the Dominican Republic and getting to know those who serve here full time is that long term ministry is hard. In their jobs there's no such thing as the instant gratification that is such a part of living in the states.
Mike & Lisa White: t’s a blessing for us to return to the DR to worship and serve with the SI staff! Mike & Elijah are serving with the facilities & maintenance ministry team. Charlotte, Laura and I (Lisa) are serving at the medical clinic in Quinigua staffed by two wonderful, holistic doctors.
Madeline James: It has been such a joy to be back at the preschool site for my second year. Being here again has reminded me how much I love the people and how much I missed my friends and all the kiddos. A typical day starts with about 30 minutes of playtime before we head outside to sing the national anthem.
Kate Wilson: Today was day three at the women's social work site. These past couple days have been so special. Going into this project I was pretty hesitant about this site, especially the part about having to have conversations with women and being around them all day. Little did I know I would have almost ten 8-14 year old girls as well as older women.
Zac Collins: As I was doing some morning reading this little guy scurried across the floor and I had to get in for a closer look. The two most popular lizards here in the Dominican Republic are the Anoles and the Gecko. This young Tropical House Gecko was a little over an inch long and can have a lifespan of about 15 years.
Zac Collins: We are here and just unpacked at base.
Gabriela Nicole Díaz-Avellaneda: A day at the Education Site is pretty special. We usually have two classes a day—one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Because the Education Site specifically serves elementary-aged children, the kids are small, energetic, and loud!
Gabriela Nicole Díaz-Avellaneda: A day at the Education Site is pretty special. We usually have two classes a day—one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Because the Education Site specifically serves elementary-aged children, the kids are small, energetic, and loud!
Natalia Michelle Díaz-Avellaneda: Today, my dad and I walked to the Ministry Site a bit earlier than usual because my parents were leading worship. Worship consists of two songs before the devotional and one right after.
REY DIAZ: A new week has come, and with it, the opportunity to extend grace. After our customary breakfast time with Doña Rafaela, we headed to the Students International (SI) base for a quiet time in the scriptures, corporate worship, and a devotional. After an intentional time of worship, we headed to our work sites. Today, I’m back with the Sponsorship Team.
