We restarted ESL and it's going really good so far. The classes are still smaller than the fall, but again this isn't too big a surprise for us as we took quite a break in between and there is no "mass email list" we can reach the class through. However, the people who have returned were some of the more dedicated from the fall, so it is fun to see their progress. J has started talking mostly in English now during class which adds to the learning process. As I have learned with Spanish, the more you hear it and the more you practice, the faster you learn.
As I mentioned last week, we visited Santo Domingo (the capital) for 2 days. It's still crazy to me that we only drove 4 hours and were basically across the island when we have to drive 10 hours in Texas alone to reach Amarillo from Houston! As I mentioned, it was very eventful and a great learning process for all those involved. The primary objective was to get a Visa for 2 of our AIM guys to travel to Guatemala. Through the day (hours of waiting and sitting and talking...), we befriended the police officer who works in that area of the embassy who just happened to have lived in Sosua for about 20 years and who is a Pastor! God is good! Throughout the day, we were able to talk with him about what we do as AIM, and I know he had a hand in helping obtain the Visas as fast as we did. Praise God for He lays the foundation and path and places all the right people in the right places to get His work done!!
And on that note, Checo and Freysy left yesterday and made it safely to Guatemala! Please be praying for the other AIM people joining them today from the States (Fred, Brittney, Darren, and Nick) and for the work to be done there.
We are still preparing for the Dominican led camp in Nagua from March 2-8 (a matter of days away!). Being the first time J and myself have planned a camp, there is a huge learning curve. So far, God is continuing to lay the foundation and all the pieces in order. We had a meeting with the AIM coaches last night who will be joining us on the trip, and they were so excited. For the first time, AIM will be hosting a camp with only 2 1/2 native English speakers! Praise the Lord! So please be praying as we continue to lay the foundation for this camp. Pray for Nagua and their youth. Pray they would be open and accepting of the message we bring of Jesus and the love we hope to share. Pray for the 4 pastors and their coaches as the leaders of the area and the ones who will continue to show the love and passion of Jesus to these youth.
As always, we are beyond blessed to have such an amazing team behind us every step of the way. Your prayers are felt constantly!
With much love!
p.s. For those of you wondering about Tati... they went to Santiago last Friday for the biopsy. However, because she had taken an aspirin, they had to put it off until this Friday (tomorrow). It should take about 2 weeks for the results. Again, please keep them in your prayers.
"Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." James 5:13-16
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