June 2014
May 5th-9th Annual Trip to DR
The Christ School brought the largest group in their history of serving this year. Fifty-seven students, parents, faculty and staff traveled to Mission Emanuel for the fifth year. This year’s group was bursting with excitement. They had heard stories from past participants and were incredibly excited to finally get to experience the wonderful joy that is abundant at Mission Emanuel.
The 8th grade class from The Christ School, Orlando FL
The group got to work quickly on Lenny’s house. With this large of a group, they were able to make a very efficient bucket line transporting freshly mixed concrete to all areas of the house to lay the floor.
Day one mixing cement to pour floor at Lenny’s new home
The students took turns mixing cement. Boys and girls alike were excited to get their hands dirty with a little hard work!
Students mixing cement to pour floor
The students had a blast learning about the Dominican culture and enjoying authentic Dominican cuisine. The dancing lessons were an added bonus for some of our students and parents. TCS students have got rhythm!
Dominican culture night presented by our own Dominican staff including Merenge lessons!
Evening devotionals started with student-led praise and worship. Three students blessed the group by sharing their musical gifts. These students have led worship at their school the entire year and we were blessed to have them unite our group each day.
Evening worship and God sightings
After a history lesson on the founding of the school in Nazaret, the eighth grade students from The Christ School mingled with the eighth grade students from the school. They played games and got to make new friends. The Christ School students were happy to present the Nazaret students with personalized Bibles.
History lesson on how Nazaret School started
Emmanuel and Dorca hand out personalized Bibles to Nazaret 8th graders
The Christ School and Nazaret School 8th grade class of 2014
After adding the finishing touches and painting Lenny’s new house, the group stopped by on their way to the airport to dedicate the house and pray for God’s blessings on Lenny and her family.
Last day and dedication of Lenny’s finished casa
Dr. Powell, Head of The Christ School, prayed the prayer of dedication and presented Lenny and her husband with keys to their new house.
Dr. Jason Powell handing keys to Lenny and her husband (Lenny is Dominga’s daughter)
Prayer of dedication
Together we can continue to make a huge CHANGE, while “going deeper” in the communities of Cielo, Nazaret, and Quito Sueño and the lives of trip participants. If you feel led to make a contribution today, simply click on DONATE and you will be switched to the page that will help you complete your donation.
