Probably one of the biggest lessons this weekend was a reminder of God's strength and ability to accomplish anything (if you simply let Him). We traveled to a place called Las Terrenas to search out a possible new site for our summer camps and meet some of the local coaches and pastors. However, due to miscommunication and "dropping some balls", we did not have any specific contacts in the area. As you know, everyone involved in this adventure (with the exception of God) is new at this. And from the outset, we knew mistakes would happen... welcome to being human! That being said, it was an opportunity for us to learn a little more about communication between the DR and the States. And at the same time, we knew that God had us there for a reason. As we ventured out Sunday morning, we came across a basketball court (for those of you who have been to Sosua, many of the cities in the DR have the same Multiuso complex). God showed up in a big way when we entered the court and there was a coach with 15 young ladies having a basketball practice. Even more there was a baseball field next door, and sure enough local coaches were playing a softball game. If that wasn't enough, one of the coaches guided us to a tournament being played in a small city 15 minutes away. Then God placed the icing on the cake... not only did we meet people who know Checo (one of our AIM guys) from Sosua, but we also met coaches who were present at the FCA clinic held last March (which Fred and J and a few others attended). That previous relationship led those coaches to tell us they were "at our service" for whatever work God has for us there. Thank you God for reminding us that you are 100% in control of the ministry!
You are the God of great wonders! You demonstrate your awesome power among the nations.
Psalm 77:14
Psalm 77:14
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