Dearest friends and family,
Despite a little turbulence & an unusually chatty pilot, we had a smooth and uneventful travel day & are all safely settled in the beautiful (and HUMID) country of the Dominican Republic. For the next two weeks, we will be staying at SCORE International, a nice (and partly air-conditioned -- #praise) facility in the town of Juan Dolio, about 30 minutes from the bustling capital city of Santo Domingo and very close to the beach. Tomorrow we hit the ground running and will be operating clinic out of a church located at a city dump. From what we've heard, the healthcare in this area is particularly poor & we'll likely see people in pretty dire circumstances. Prayers are appreciated that we will walk through the day trying our best to see people as Jesus sees them -- as His beloved children, whom He created with love and for a purpose. During orientation, the medical director of SCORE International reminded us that our main purpose in being here in the Dominican Republic is to help empower Dominican churches, making the bride of Christ seem even more beautiful so that God's Kingdom can be furthered through their impact. Though we are investing two weeks here, pray that we are constantly reminded that these churches and pastors are investing their lives in these communities. Pray that we will have a humble spirit as we approach this week and our work, both medical and evangelical. In summary, we are frizzy-haired, sweaty, and tired, but we are expectant for God to move this week! Pray for the Holy Spirit to be like a mighty rushing wind (and also for a literal mighty rushing wind as it is very hot). Your prayer is crucial in our efforts these next two weeks. P.S. The phone is not currently working so if your loved one has promised to call & has not yet, do not worry -- we are all safe and sound. They will call as soon as it's working. Check back with the blog to stay updated!
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