Young Men’s Social Work
Site leader: Jim
Team Members: Joel, Robert, Cory, and Señor
Brache
“At the Young Men’s Social Work Site, we aim to minister to
the shoe shiners of Jarabacoa between the ages of 11 to 18 through vocational
training as well as other programs. We
have faced many challenges this past week including putting an armoir into the
second floor of the building where our site is located. 
Over the last couple of days we have presented a
microfinance program (partnering with the SI bank), conducted an English class,
did some handiwork, played with the kids, and participated in devotionals. We also had the opportunity to paint a mural,
and above all we have continued to bond and make friendships with not only the
youth we are ministering to, but also many others in the community. Please continue to pray for Jim Ralstin, our
site leader, and his amazing ministry here.”
Site leader: Daisy
Team Members: Grazie, Clarissa, and Miss Dueck
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| The young teens' group |
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| Melissa translating for Grazie's lesson for the little girls |
“At Women’s Social Work, we’ve been privileged to be able to
serve with Daisy (our site leader), Melissa (one of her daughters), and Paige
(the site’s summer intern) in reaching out to women and girls in the small
community of El Callejon. At different
times during the week we meet with each of the different age groups, helping
them with projects, teaching them about God, and talking through everyday
issues.
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| Daisy starting our Mothers' Day celebration |
Being with the women and girls has opened our eyes. We have seen that even though we are all
coming from very different places, they still have the same questions about God
and many of the same life struggles.
Also, we have had many opportunities to get out into the community,
visiting women in their homes and walking around learning about where we are
serving. During these times, we’ve been
able to encourage and pray for them, but we’ve also been challenged by their
strength and perseverance and faith in the midst of very difficult
circumstances. Those that are saved have
a hope that is not dependent on their situation or on material things, but on
the love they have for one another and most of all for the love of God.
There are so many different sites you are working with and this is so amazing what you are all doing through God. My prayers continue to go out to all of you as you continue through this week.
ReplyDeleteI pray that those who were not feeling that well are all better now. Thank you for sharing these pictures and experiences at each of the sites. Miss D please tell Robert not to get too crazy with the haircuts 💇as he is taking his senior portraits the week he gets back😄. Thank you and we continue to lift all of you in our prayers.
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ReplyDeleteI look for the blog posts every day! I too, hope all the sickies are feeling better. Prayers for safety, and that God would continue to open doors !!
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