New Blessings and Adventures

The time seems to be passing by so swiftly, as we engage in our sixth day here in the Dominican Republic. With each day brings many new adventures, and around each corner something new to learn about the Dominican culture. Since the last post, myself and my site partner(Lindsey) continued to work with the students in the preschool at Mata Gorda teaching them simple English words and trying to keep up with all the energy the precious little ones have.

      As the weekend came upon us, we were all given the amazing opportunity to go white water rafting. LIFT students and staff joyfully geared up for the seven mile journey down river. It was a blast and not a single person got away dry that day! Praise God our weather was absolutely perfect yesterday, bright hot shining sun and not a single cloud in the sky. 

     Later, that night we all had the privilege to go downtown for some shopping and continued fellowship with our team. Each of the stores carried their own uniqueness. I was able to check out some local clothing stores, produce markets, homemade jewelry stores, coffee shops and restaurants. I see God’s beauty everywhere I turn here, whether it’s in the landscape or the hearts of the people each day has been such a blessing.

     This morning I attended a local church with other LIFTers and staff. The worship was  powerful and moving. I felt vibrant and alive and excited to see what the Lord would be doing next. The message brought forth was spoken in Spanish and then was translated to English. It was on forgiveness and giving grace, just like Christ forgives, and extends grace towards us. With only nine days left in the Dominican Republic my heart is to continue to see God move in great and mighty ways and to take in every moment I have here.

     Thank you all again for your prayers, we all certainly feel them here and are blessed by them. Please pray that:

1. The LIFTers and staff would remain in perfect health and have the energy we need in order to serve the best that we possibly can.
2. God would maximize our time here with each other and the Dominican people so we can truly build great relationships and draw deeper with Christ.
3. God would bless and anoint everything we do and lives would be forever changed!

What a blessing to be part of HIS kingdom.

Moving forward in Him: Nicole

You can see pictures and videos of the LIFT students experience in the Dominican Republic on the “LIFT Discipleship Program” Facebook page.  Also be sure to check out the interviews of LIFTers that will soon be posted by the SI media staff (Clint and Amy) on the “SI-Republica Dominicana” Facebook page.