Welcome to the Dominican!: June 2011

Welcome Eastview!

Welcome to the Dominican Republic Eastview! We are so excited to have them here and couldn't be more grateful that they are using their gifts and talents to serve in the communities we work in. Pray that God will do big things through them this week!

The Eastview Group continues their pastor training. Over 25 pastors and church leaders were here today learning new things about better serving their communities!

Working hard in Hoya del Caimito on their partner, Eduard Gabriel's, new home.

Eastview went to feed at The Hole today. It was a great time of loving on kids and connecting with Pastor Felix and the nutrition center there!

After church today, the Eastview group with Pastor Eduard Gabriel and his family. Eastview partners with the Central Church and the vision for the community of Hoya del Caimito.

Dominican Republic 2011 from Sydney Franklin on Vimeo.

Welcome G.O. Basketball and Dental!

Welcome back G.O. Basketball!

This team has returned to the DR to do a basketball clinic for the children of Hoya del Caimito and a dental clinic for the community has well. We know they will be a blessing to all they come in contact with. Please continue to pray for how God will use them this week!

{Wednesday, June 29th, the G.O. Basketball Group went to feed children at the Nutrition Center in Hoyo de Bartola!}

The G.O. Basketball group had their first day of clinic kick off this morning. 160 campers were there and ready to go. Here, they all participate in the morning stretch!

This is one of the four teams from the "little league" with their American coach.

The 2011 G.O. Basketball Week camp photo; including G.O. Staff, Sports Staff, Translators and all the campers!

Basketball Week 2011 from Amanda Braisted on Vimeo.

Welcome Alisun!

Alisun Bulaski arrived to the Dominican Republic tonight safely. She will be an intern with us at G.O. for the next 6 weeks. We are so happy to have her here and we're gateful for her heart to serve!

Welcome Southeast small group!

We are so happy to have this small group of sweet young couples here with us in th DR. They made it safe and sound. They're a little tired since their day started at 2am this morning. I'm sure they're lookng forward to a good night sleep!! Please continue to pray for them as they serve along-side the Nationals.

Wednesday, June 29th, the Southeast Small Group went to work construction in Hoyo de Bartola. They had a lot of extra little "helpers!"

Feeding kids in The Hole after being a part of their community and working on protecting the church from possible flooding and erosion.

Moving rocks, by hand, into mesh cages to keep the rains from flooding the foundation the church in The Hole is built upon.

Today, the Southeast group had a day in Hato del Yaque. Playing and loving on kids in this community and assisting with the feeding program there.

Southeast Small Group 2011 from Amanda Braisted on Vimeo.

Welcome Harris Prairie!

Harris Prairie made it safely to the Dominican Republic tonight! We are grateful for their servant's hearts and we're excited to see what God is going to reveal to them this week. Please continue to pray for them!

Harris Prairie Church of Christ 2011 from Amanda Braisted on Vimeo.

Welcome Lake County Sidewinders!

Welcome Lake County!
It's so nice to have them here and we couldn't be more excited to see how God is going to use them this week. They are thrilled to have finally arrived in the DR and we're so grateful they're here to use the talents God has given them to glorify His name.
Stay tuned for a group photo.

Lake County Sidewinders 2011 from Sydney Franklin on Vimeo.

Welcome South Hills!

South Hills has arrived safely to the Dominican Republic. They are so excited to be here and we as a G.O. staff are just as excited to have them! Please stay tuned for a group picture, we will have one posted later this evening.

South Hills 2011 from Amanda Braisted on Vimeo.

Welcome Franklin!

Franklin is here in the Dominican Republic safe and sound! We are grateful for their willing hearts to serve along-side of the Nationals. Please continue to pray for them on this journey.

Franklin Community Church from Lisa Romain on Vimeo.

St. Luke's United Methodist Church

The team has arrived! St.Luke's UMC and it's 57 youth and sponsors have arrived and gotten settled in. The joy and excitement are seen on all their faces and we know that God is going to do some really BIG things with them this week. Please pray for them as they show love to those all around!

2011 St Luke's United Methodist Church from Amanda Braisted on Vimeo.

Great Expectations

The team has arrived! Welcome Back! We await the ministry that will be taking place this week and the many relationships that will be created.

2011 Great Expectations from Amanda Braisted on Vimeo.

Woodlawn Christian Church

The team has arrived! They were able to tour the neighborhood of Hoya Del Caimito today. We are excited about the relationships many have with partner Marisol Silverio and Luis & Yajaira Jimenez!

2011 Woodlawn Christian Church from Amanda Braisted on Vimeo.

Windsor Road Christian Church

The team has arrived! They will be staying in Hato Del Yaque being a light to that community as well as their partner and friend Pastor Fabio and Antonia who live in Guyavillo!

2011 Windsor Road Christian Church from Sydney Franklin on Vimeo.

Silver Grove Christian Church

We welcome for the first time Silver Grove Christian Church. We are happy they are here and willing to serve globally. Please pray for them as the are a witness to the communities here in Santiago.

Silver Grove Christian Church 2011 from Amanda Braisted on Vimeo.

Greenville Christian Church

Welcome back to the Dominican Republic Greenville! We are excited about their continued partnership with Pastor Gumercindo and the people of St. Marc. Please pray as they work to reach the lost and serve in might ways.