Site Spotlight: Men's Social Work

"Cory and I serve alongside our site leaders, Jim and Arturo, and our intern, Brett, at Young Men's Social Work in Jarabacoa.  Our site has recently switched its perspective on serving the shoe-shiner boys and other people in the community.  We used to come from behind and try to pick up the broken pieces of their lives, but now we are leading them to follow Jesus.  If they come along, they will find truth and be blessed!

Some of the ways we've been able to be a blessing at the site include helping lead English classes, Bible studies, and just forming relationships.  We also help out with the "Redeemed Souls" project.  This is a way that Jim can employ some of the shoe-shiner guys and help keep them off the streets.  The two current "employees" are Jason and Jordy, who are both Christians.  (Jordy just recently gave his life to Christ.)  We make sandals that can be sold in order to give them a steady income.  The sandals come from recycled tires and are handmade by our team effort. 

Besides the ministry we have done at our site, we have gone on a prayer walk, a house visit, and done prison ministry.  The biggest blessing for us has been being able to reconnect with the people we have met on previous trips.  Thank you for your prayers!  See you soon!"

- Robert Eng and Cory Schauer