Wednesday--Day 4

Today was an incredibly powerful day for the team. We started the day with cereal, some yogurt, amazing coffee and some fresh fruit. One of the men who work with Sharing the Vision, Gee, had some incredible words to share with us (it is as if he knew what we were about to experience).

We drove up to Santo Domingo early and did VBS with some children at a small school. It was really hard for some of us because we felt ill and our minds and bodies were pretty exhausted by then. Despite that, VBS was amazing; the kids were so sweet; I really bonded with a little girl named Rosalia. She was so shy, but we really connected. These kids are so beautiful, and I couldn't help but love them completely. We sang songs, played games, and did a skit about Noah's Ark; it was so much fun trying to communicate with them. Jen thought that "sit down" was "siete" in spanish, so she was yelling "Seven; seven!" to the kids, clueless as to why they wouldn't listen to her. When the kids went home, we began the street ministry. The Holy Spirit was so clearly apparent that it was really intense for us. We walked around, inviting people to a Christian concert at the school. In my group of people (Jim White, Eddy, myself and an amazing guy named Anthony), we talked to four people. Our of the four, three of them came to Christ. Never had I experienced anything like that before. It made me realize: these people on the street may have different physical needs, but we all need the same thing, which is a relationship with Jesus Christ.

The concert was great, also. The electricity was out, so we all prayed about it and worshipped God. He worked a miracle and the lights went back on. So, there were different acts; a pantomime went first (pretty weird, but really cool). Right after that, I got the chance to give my testimony on stage. Though it was terrifying, I am so happy that I could share it, and I hope it helps some people to glorify God more.

Alexis and Steven also spoke on stage, about keeping Jesus in a relationship; it was great and really helped a lot of people (including myself).

Ben and Jen also performed on stage, with us in the front singing along. Though they couldn't understand our language for the most part, the people there worshipped with us with a ton of emotion and honesty. That is one thing that you immediately notice: the sincerity of the Dominicans. They love Christ without holding back!

At the end of the concert, Anthony rapped (awesome) and Jim preached about really, truly following God. Four more people came to Christ at the end, and Anthony was casting out demons. Sounds crazy, but it was authentic; the Holy Spirit was with us that night. You could just feel God in your heart, in the air, in our words as we worshipped Christ.

It was a really late night; we started our day at 8am and got back to the house at 2am. I'm so incredibly thankful that God brought me here; His presence is so clear, and it is so simple in this country. Love God. Listen to God. Celebrate God!