It's off to the airport to pick up the team. It's a beautiful drive...it's easy at times to remember you are on a Island. 

 

 

The team has arrived in Villa Mella. It's a bit like a game of tetris fitting everyone in the space. Attitudes were great and all were excited about what the week has in store. 

 

 

Above: Pastor Juan and his wife Alba. We could not have asked for a better, kinder...more hospitable host. These two have left their jobs as a IT 
technician and dentist to serve in this community. They currently travel a lengthy distance in hopes that soon, they can move to be closer.  The building that the church currently meets in is rented. The location and building is perfect, however...sadly, the owner wants them to move out. It's not a matter of paying the rent. He wants the building to store merchandise. Please pray for wisdom.

 

Our first night the team was excited to play basketball in the area. These kids won the state championship in Virginia. Both the guys and gals! Needless to say...they brought the game and the Dominicans kept up.

 

Our first full day was spent cleaning, picking up garbage, racking, digging, filling in holes, making a sidewalk... We had some helpers, who hung around all week. These boys live in the area. They loved the attention that these guys were more than happy to give. I couldn't be prouder of how these guys showed Christ.