Saturday, July 9, 2022

We have arrived

It didn't happen in 2020 and it didn't happen in 2021.  But we have finally made it to Casa Pastoral in La Romana, Dominican Republic.  Travel started with a slight hiccup as we checked in but we got there early enough that it didn't cause any problems.  All flights took off and landed as planned and all luggage made it to the DR with us.

Tonight we settled into our housing and had our first amazing meal.  We have also had a chance to catch up as a team.  Tomorrow we will eat breakfast and then go to church.  The church is one that we have been in on previous trips and across the road from the school that we have worked on before. after worship and lunch we will head to the beach for a brief moment of relaxing before we begin working on the home that we will help build.

Each night we will report some of our God sightings.  Here are some of them for today:

Shelby saw God in the flights being safe and uneventful and in our hosts being willing givers.

Meara saw God in the meal that was lovingly prepared for us when we arrived and in the generosity of our hosts.

Gretchen saw God at work as we worked through check in issues.

Mary Helen saw God at work as all luggage appeared as it was supposed to.

Sami saw God at work through the hospitality of all of those who work here at Casa Pastoral.

Brian saw God in all those church members who were willing to partner with our trip attenders though writing cards and lifting prayers.

Other God sightings will be shared throughout the week.  As you pray tonight, pray for rest for the team and for the team to have a great experience with worship tomorrow.  

From the much anticipated Mission Trip, have a great night.

4 comments:

  1. Glad travels and arrival went so well. Know you will all be in my prayers throughout your stay and in your work.

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  2. Love to all! Prayers being lifted for all of you ❤️

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  3. You’re all in my thoughts this morning. Have an excellent day!

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  4. So thrilled you’ve arrived safely for the much anticipated trip. So blessed to know all the disappointment in the cancelled trips will be replaced with fond memories to last a lifetime. I look forward to reading about all the God sightings as the week progresses.

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