Day One - Bonao

It was a day of traveling; a safe landing so it's a good day. People from the Dominican clap when the plane lands. Pastor Carlos' says it's part of the custom. Not sure if that makes me feel too safe. Tomorrow we will scout out the work projects and shop for some food items to take to the homes. We should start delivering the gifts that we brought. Would anybody like to take a guess on the weight of the gifts from Shorewood Church of God? I'll let you know tomorrow.

How can you pray? There are some obvious things like safety and health which is vital and should not be minimized. However, the greatest need is for us to open our eyes to what God wants to do. Our agenda is important but it doesn't compare to what God's agenda is. So pray that we would be open to God's agenda. Pray that we will have spiritual breakthroughs relationally with the people in the church. I want the Church of God in Bonao to know us as brothers and sisters in Christ that deeply care about their needs as well as their walk with Christ. On the first night in Bonao I would also ask that you pray for our families: Erica and Kayla; Kyle and Jaycie Ackerman Kyle, Keaton, Abbi, and Alexa Doty. Pray that they will be safe and grow with wisdom knowing that their moms and dads love God through serving others. Perry and Lori, Kirk and Amy and Lisa and I want our kids to know that loving God means serving.

We love you and want you to know that your gifts and offering have made it possible for us to purchase supplies and deliver the gifts and to work as unto the Lord! We will do our best in being good stewards with your gifts while here in the Dominican. Grace and Peace!