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Hill City United Methodist Church

Serving In The Dominican Republic
September 18, 2016
Community: El Jobo
Staff: Dennis Holsman Jr

Pastor Roger joins Crossroads

by Mary | September 23, 2016 7:13 PM

Pastor Roger joins with the Crossroads team from Ohio for the construction mission trip in the small village of El Jobo.

Delicious Authentic Meals

by Mary | September 24, 2016 11:45 AM

Each day the church women prepared a delicious lunch of Domincan food - - - bueno!!!
Delicious Authentic Meals

Worship Message

by Mary | September 24, 2016 12:56 PM

Pastor Roger delivered an inspiring message at the worship service to a packed church (on Sunday evening and Tuesday evening).
Worship Message

Coconut Meat

by Mary | September 24, 2016 12:59 PM

After drinking the nutritious coconut water, Roger enjoys the meat of the coconut - - - yum!
Coconut Meat

Tying the Rebar

by Mary | September 24, 2016 2:36 PM

Thousands of wires manually tied to secure the rebar into place.
Tying the Rebar

Second Floor Construction

by Mary | September 24, 2016 2:42 PM

During the week of mission we worked side-by-side with our Dominican brothers.
Second Floor Construction

Shoveling Sand to Make Cement

by Mary | September 24, 2016 2:45 PM

Wednesday we made and poured cement to the entire second floor - - - it was hard work - - - but a joyous time with our amigos :)
Shoveling Sand to Make Cement

Cement Machine

by Mary | September 24, 2016 2:48 PM

Many hands and willing hearts make the work 'fun'.
Cement Machine

The Wheel Barrow Road

by Mary | September 24, 2016 2:49 PM

It took a strong, steady driver to keep the wheel barrow full of cement on the narrow road.
The Wheel Barrow Road

Celebrating a Job Well Done

by Mary | September 24, 2016 2:50 PM

We have come together as strangers to make a great team - - - Gloria a Dios!
Celebrating a Job Well Done

Church Construction

by Mary | September 24, 2016 2:51 PM

The new church construction at El Jobo - - - soon the local church will no longer need to rent the small abandoned bar - - - and can worship the Lord in the new Iglesia :) Gloria a Dios !!!
Church Construction

Tour of El Jobo

by Mary | September 24, 2016 2:53 PM

Pastora Cristina gave us a tour of El Jobo as we visited many of the homes that received water-filters earlier this summer.
Tour of El Jobo

Batey 7 Visit

by Mary | September 24, 2016 2:55 PM

We spent one morning at Batey 7, visiting and praying with Pastor Anderson (and family). We walked through the village checking the water-filters in several homes. Praise God - - - the purified water brings health and vitality to the people :)
Batey 7 Visit

Our Amazing Cocineras

by Mary | September 24, 2016 2:56 PM

Our wonderful, dedicated cooks, show us how they prepare fried plantain 'fritos'.
Our Amazing Cocineras

Fun with a 'Magic' trick

by Mary | September 24, 2016 2:58 PM

The children gather around in 'awe' as Pastor Roger demonstrates his hand 'magic' :)
Fun with a 'Magic' trick

Celebration Night

by Mary | September 24, 2016 3:00 PM

On Thursday evening, we celebrated with our church family in El Jobo - - - praising God for the week of mission.
Celebration Night

Lunch under the Palms

by Mary | September 24, 2016 3:01 PM

Friday we enjoyed some of the wonders of God's creation here in the Dominican Republic - - - chicken, rice, beans, and fritos under the shade of the mighty coconut trees :)
Lunch under the Palms

Columbus Square

by Mary | September 24, 2016 3:02 PM

Before departing for the airport, we enjoyed a piece of history in the colonial zone of Santo Domingo. We had an amazing week of mission - - looking forward to sharing more in person :)
Columbus Square

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