| On the 17th of March, Rev. Gerald Bohler, Rev. Raymond Jacobs, Rev. Ted Griner, Rev. Wayne Rice, Calvin Fortner, and Kris Morgan, were on hand to dedicate the sanctuary of the Esmirna Misionera Church in Villa Rosa, La Vega. Mitch interpreted Rev. Bohler’s dedication day message. This trip to the Dominican Republic was in response to a request by the Pastor Carlos Jiménez. |
He wanted to dedicate his new sanctuary to the Lord, and hoped that some of the donors for the project could be there. It had been three years since the project was started and almost $12,000.00 had been donated. Rev. Bohler and Calvin Fortner were the two who really carried this project financially. The congregation still needs help finishing the floor ($3000.00 US) and lights and fans($ 950.00 US). |
La Vega Christian School News |
Some of our students write the most touching letters to their sponsors. Their expressions of love and appreciation are sincere. One mother quoted this verse:
“He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done.” Proverbs 19:17
During our recent trip we ministered in the school chapel and classrooms. I was so blessed by the school worship team. Elias wants me to find some guitars and a keyboard for them. These young people love God, and aren’t ashamed to let it be known!
We received a surprise visit from Journey Assembly in Bradenton, who ministered with puppets to the younger students.
We took new basketballs and volleyballs for the P.E. teacher. It turns out we are in third place in the local sports competition! Pray for one of our sponsored students, Kilsis Garcia, who would like a volleyball scholarship to a Christian college in the U.S. for next year.
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The preschool playground looks like lots of fun thanks to the new equipment we have sent down, including a swing set donated by Praise Assembly in Beaufort.
We are blessed to have two new volunteers. Earl and Shirley Featsent moved down last January from Pennsylvania. They are busy teaching and helping around the school. Earl is helping with maintenance and put the pre-school gym together. We are so thankful for the people the Lord sends to help us in the ministry. We are asking the Lord for 8 more volunteers for next year.
A special thanks to all who answered our plea for a donation to the Ruthie Martinez Children’s Fund. You are an answer to prayer. There are still a few more students who need sponsors. Contact us at lavegaschool@gmail.com and make a difference in a child’s life! or click here. |
We Love Pastors and Their Wives |
Don’t you think pastors’ wives are some of the most hard-working and under-appreciated people on the planet? Chris Bean and God’s Pocket Ministry in N. Ft. Myers, FL dreamed up a way to bless our pastors’ wives. They provided a pajama party for 8 pastors’ wives in La Vega! We ate, shared stories, played games, and had a powerful time of prayer. They were overwhelmed with the beautiful gifts.
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The best part was the sweet fellowship. When we know each other better, we are more capable of lifting one another’s burdens. We discovered that we can comfort one another with the comfort God has given us during the hardest times of our lives. No experience the Lord permits is ever wasted in ministry.
Pray about a way to bless your pastor’s wife this week! |
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