St. Francis in the Fields On Mission

[...] in the rebuild!) We returned to camp, cleaned up, and awaited the arrival of our Dominican family for a “despidida,” a farewell party for us, organized by our Dominican family. [...]

[...] work projects. By the end of the day. Over half the hard work is behind. But this year, our Dominican family of faith gave us a gift. In true hospitality, we were treated to the beauty of the island [...]

[...] incredible. From the moment we got off the plane to the final “despedida,” our Dominican family has cloaked us in love. I was not able to participate in any construction work this [...]

[...] mission team from St. Francis in the Fields, have landed. We have said goodbye to our Dominican Family of Faith. We have safely returned to our families and our Family of Faith in [...]

[...] more comfortable (but hopefully not worthy of a nap!). Later in the day, we will hold a Vacation Bible School for the community kids. We can expect a lively group of children. Keep us, and the [...]

[...] were buried by the children in rocks and dirt, baseball games were played. A Vacation Bible School had more than 60 children from the community. As we have reflected as a team, we [...]

[...] the pastor and a patio space for the church. Children gathered for another great day of Vacation Bible School. This team is a group of wonderful individuals, but formed together as an amazing and [...]

[...] second church floor, the rebuilding of the pews, the dental and medical clinics, and vacation bible school. ¡Que Dios le bendiga! Cathy G.- We have such an awesome amazing God who shows up [...]

[...] It began with continuing projects at Samangola. The pews were finished in anticipation of the church service this evening. Cement block wall continued upward. Eventually, it will be housing for the [...]

[...] , continuing the tasks from yesterday (and the connections). The team added more lines of cement blocks to the soon-to-be second floor of the church, even hauling sand up a rope. Part of the team [...]

[...] projects. We will head to Samangola to begin a project to put up the second floor walls with cement blocks. Also slated is a reworking of the pews. While sturdy, the pews currently will keep you wide [...]

[...] and not stay on as herder.) (We brought many child-magnets with us. Above are just a few!) (Cement blocks, much heavier than those in the US, were carried up and laid, both by Dominicans and [...]

[...] and loving team. This team has loved each other, connected with each other, loved our Dominican friends and connected with our Dominican friends. As with any great team, we are far stronger than [...]

Thursday arrived. It began with continuing projects at Samangola. The pews were finished in anticipation of the church service this evening. Cement bl [...]

[...] We, the mission team from St. Francis in the Fields, have landed. We have said goodbye to our Dominican Family of [...]

[...] most significant part of this week for me was celebrating my nineteenth birthday with the St. Francis team and all of our Dominican friends! This week, on my birthday, I truly accepted Jesus Christ as [...]