Culture Night and First Full Day at the Sites

Last night, after a very traditional Dominican meal, “La Bandera” (chicken, rice, and beans), we had Culture Night, where one of the national staff members first taught the students traditional dances (the Merengue and Bachata).  After dancing, the kids tried some locally made coconut candy and then challenged each other in a very competitive cup game that quickly became a favorite!

Today all us were able to have our first full day in our sites.  After getting a quick introduction yesterday, the students were excited to return!  Over the next few days, we hope to give you more specific looks into each of the sites--what they are doing and how they are serving, along with pictures and a few words from those who are in that site.  However, until I’m able to compile pictures and stories from the students, I thought I will leave you with a link to the SI-Dominican Republic Facebook page, where the Media Site will be putting up some of their pictures of our team in the next few days:  https://www.facebook.com/stintdr/?fref=nf

After returning from our day at the sites, we helped organize the donations that we were able to bring with us down here.  (Thank you, everyone, who donated items for us to bring!!)  And, after dinner, we were able to have some team bonding, where students shared what they’ve been experiencing and learning thus far!  Even though we have not been here long, the kids are definitely already being impacted, and the Lord is working in and through the team!  Thank you again for your prayers and support, and we hope to give you more details soon!