Getting ready...
Yesterday was a typical day before the group arrives- many errands to do, people to see, etc. I spent some time with a young man who came to know the Lord about three years ago, through the church planting efforts of one of our churches here in Santiago. As we talked, he shared how his life, his marriage and his family had been completely transformed as Christ came to be His Lord. His isn't a "dramatic" conversion- he wasn't into drugs, alcohol, etc., but still, the presence of Jesus Christ has transformed him and his family, and it was obvious to me how content he is with his life. In the midst of all the "busyness" of getting ready for the medical clinics, the water projects, etc., I thank God for this very gentle reminder of what our ministry is all about: seeing lives transformed by the gracious presence of God. As we begin tomorrow leading the medical clinics and preparing another water purification system, please pray with us that more and more people will be touched by God's loving and gracious presence, and can share as does Lucas how God transformed his life!
I am excited about many things that will happen this week: another water purification system, people receiving much needed medicines and more than that, a loving touch in Jesus' name, different churches working together, bringing together the different communities that have these water purifiers, and Alberto, the Edge Ministries Dominican representative will be here to meet and work with these groups. It promises to be an outstanding week! Please keep the Cool Spring folks in your prayers as they minister, pray for all the folks from Apocalypsis Baptist Church, Palmar Arriba, Oasis de Amor church, Villa de Yaque, Simon and the folks in La Canela, Iglesia Bautista de Ens. Espaillat and Gabriel, their leader.
I leave in just a little bit to pick the group up in Santo Domingo- today will be a major celabration by the PLD party (current government which won re-election.) Pray for safe travel and not too many "tapones" or traffic jams.
I am excited about many things that will happen this week: another water purification system, people receiving much needed medicines and more than that, a loving touch in Jesus' name, different churches working together, bringing together the different communities that have these water purifiers, and Alberto, the Edge Ministries Dominican representative will be here to meet and work with these groups. It promises to be an outstanding week! Please keep the Cool Spring folks in your prayers as they minister, pray for all the folks from Apocalypsis Baptist Church, Palmar Arriba, Oasis de Amor church, Villa de Yaque, Simon and the folks in La Canela, Iglesia Bautista de Ens. Espaillat and Gabriel, their leader.
I leave in just a little bit to pick the group up in Santo Domingo- today will be a major celabration by the PLD party (current government which won re-election.) Pray for safe travel and not too many "tapones" or traffic jams.
