Connie and I agree, that the Williamsburg Christian Academy team is one of the most loving and hard-working teams to work beside. They have "plunged in" to creating a bathroom for one of the Church sisters where only a pit once was. The team has painted a home for a teacher who donates her time to tutor children at the church each school day. They've played four-square, catch, frisbee, and added cards to bike tires so that Jonathen, our team "mascot," can make more glorious noise while racing his bike up and down the street. Sometimes, it's the little things that bring life.
Tuesday evening, the team presented stories, testimonies, songs, laughter, drama, and kindness to the people of a nearby neighborhood. Among the braying of donkeys, racing of motor scooters, and a few errant chickens and pups; and under a clear moon, church came to these colorful friends.
This week, we've found that Childrens' Church is loud and fun. Dominicans worship with their hands, voices, feet, and heart. Iglesia Cristiana Bendicino was filled with life and kids singing, playing, learning verses, making new gringo/Americano friends, and getting to know the church community.
The team will fill in the details of their story when they return home to you. We can tell that you are praying and hope to update the blog at least once more before you welcome them home!
Project Leaders
Connie & Allie
(We were hoping to add videos of their services and life in the Dominican Republic to the blog, but will forward them to the team leaders when we return stateside.)
photos by Connie Rock
