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Youth For Christ

Serving In The Dominican Republic
March 24, 2017
Community: La Romana
Partner: Living Faith Pentecostal Church
Staff: Dennis Holsman Jr, Mary Holsman, Jean Carlos Richiez, Francisco Martinez

We Are Here :)

by Mary | March 24, 2017 5:05 PM

After a long journey from northern Minnesota, we have all arrived in beautiful, sunny, warm Dominican Republic! We are looking forward to our week of missions :)

Painting Project

by Mary | March 25, 2017 12:38 PM

This morning we began painting the pews of the church as requested by Pastor Juan - - it was fun, painting outside - - as many hands make light work :)
Painting Project

Shade of the Mango Tree

by Mary | March 25, 2017 12:42 PM

Some enjoy the shade of the mango tree while they paint :)
Shade of the Mango Tree

Amigos

by Mary | March 25, 2017 12:45 PM

Very rewarding working alongside the local people - - - - making new amigos :)
Amigos

New Amigas

by Mary | March 25, 2017 12:48 PM

The neighborhood children come to play - - new amigas :)
New Amigas

Prepping Buckets

by Mary | March 26, 2017 7:06 AM

We prepared the buckets for the water-filters. Tomorrow we will go to the homes and provide clean filtered water - - - no more sickness due to drinking bad water -- Gloria a Dios!!!
Prepping Buckets

Local Ball Court

by Mary | March 26, 2017 7:12 AM

We had a great time hanging out at the local basketball court, playing b-ball, as well as many other activities with the mucho ninas and ninos :)
Local Ball Court

Match-box Cars are FUN

by Mary | March 26, 2017 7:13 AM

Matchbox cars and boys always go well together :)
Match-box Cars are FUN

Beautiful Ninas

by Mary | March 26, 2017 8:32 PM

It has been great fun sharing lots of hugs, smiles, and games with the neighborhood children :)
Beautiful Ninas

Learning with Chalk

by Mary | March 26, 2017 8:42 PM

Practicing Spanish and teaching a little English with sidewalk chalk :)
Learning with Chalk

Filter Education

by Mary | March 26, 2017 8:50 PM

Today we educated the community members about the water-filters that we will be installing into their homes. They are looking forward to improved health and money saved by using the new water-filters :)
Filter Education

Home Receiving a Filter

by Mary | March 26, 2017 9:40 PM

This family of 10 received a very needed water-filter into their tiny home. We are so pleased that we have this opportunity to provide clean water for others :)
Home Receiving a Filter

Evening Meetings

by Mary | March 27, 2017 6:29 AM

Each evening we gather together as a group to review the day, share things we learned about our new culture, and preview the schedule for the next day. We look forward to sharing our stories with you when we return to MN - - - - be prepared :)
Evening Meetings

Teaching Us A New Game

by Mary | March 27, 2017 9:43 PM

With very little 'yard' space, the street is a common place to play. Here the ninas and ninos teach us a new game :)
Teaching Us A New Game

Neighborhood Ball-Court

by Mary | March 28, 2017 5:59 AM

Each day we spend time at the local ball court building good relationships with our new amigos/amigas :)
Neighborhood Ball-Court

4-Square

by Mary | March 28, 2017 6:02 AM

We taught the children the game of 4-square - - - mucho fun :)
4-Square

Painting Going Well

by Mary | March 28, 2017 6:06 AM

This morning we painted 9 more pews for the Iglesia - - - - these shady mango trees are awesome :)
Painting Going Well

Waiting for the Gate Keeper

by Mary | March 28, 2017 6:13 AM

The children eagerly wait until the gate-keeper opens the door :)
Waiting for the Gate Keeper

Walking to Install Filters

by Mary | March 28, 2017 6:35 AM

We walk to each house that will be receiving water-filters (28 homes are joyful to be provided with the means to clean water :) Gracias to all who provided funds for the water-filters :) :)
Walking to Install Filters

We Finished Painting :)

by Mary | March 28, 2017 12:17 PM

At the beginning of the mission week, we did not think we would get done with our painting project- - - - today we finished painting ALL the pews :) :) :)
We Finished Painting   :)

School Group

by Mary | March 28, 2017 12:46 PM

We spent the morning with the school children - - - we shared about MN snow sports, ice activities, and school life - - - they were fascinated about the snow and ice :)
School Group

Pato, Pato, Gonzo

by Mary | March 28, 2017 12:48 PM

Pato, pato, gonzo - - - a favorite in every language (duck, duck, goose :)
Pato, Pato, Gonzo

Art is Fun

by Mary | March 28, 2017 12:50 PM

We shared art projects with the school children :)
Art is Fun

English/Spanish books

by Mary | March 28, 2017 12:51 PM

We read books to the children - - practicing our Spanish and teaching them English :)
English/Spanish books

Spencer, Where Are You

by Mary | March 28, 2017 4:45 PM

Can you find Spencer in the group ? :)
Spencer, Where Are You

Praying With the Children

by Mary | March 29, 2017 5:12 AM

We prayed with the school children - - - and we will continue to pray for the school children even after we return to MN :)
Praying With the Children

Sharing Filtered Water

by Mary | March 29, 2017 5:29 AM

It was a blessing to share a glass of clean filtered water with the family - - - "to good health" :)
Sharing Filtered Water

Water-filter Recipient

by Mary | March 29, 2017 5:36 AM

We celebrate with another family receiving clean water :)
Water-filter Recipient

Hair Braiding

by Mary | March 29, 2017 6:13 AM

The ninas love to braid hair and paint nails :)
Hair Braiding

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Renee

April 8, 2017 1:08 PM

Would like to thank everyone at Praying Pelican Missions for all the work you do to set up these mission trips for the kids. So that they get a chance to go out into the world and help others. Especially for all the pictures and comments that you set up on line for all of us here at home so we could keep track of them and see the things they were doing. It has really made this trip so much more fun!!!!!

Kathryn Johnson

March 30, 2017 7:42 PM

You are all so blessed to be able to do this mission work and meet all these wonderful young people. Job well done

Mrs. Teff

March 29, 2017 2:08 PM

You all look like you are having a great time! Your lives will never be the same, and neither will the people that you are meeting, helping and loving: *Thanks for representing NHS, Jordyn and Ashley!! *I bet you can't wait to solve this, Tyler and Tyrese: log 2 + 2log (x) = log (7x - 3)!! Don't worry, it's not as bad as it looks! *Myla, Garrett and Morgan: when you come back, the ACT will be in 9 days!! *Danika, Chad and Maria - I miss seeing you guys! Stop in and tell me all about your adventures!! *Nick - great to see you in these pics! *Lynn, Heather and Duane: thanks for all you do for our kids God has blessed you all! Looking forward to seeing you all - safe travels home!

Carlstrom

March 29, 2017 1:32 PM

What a Great Opportunity for both the local community by receiving the water filters and interacting with our kids, but maybe even more so for our kids getting a global, giving experience

The Drotts

March 28, 2017 4:11 PM

Those kids are so adorable! How hard is it going to be to leave them?!? We miss you Ashley!!! :)

Grandma Janet

March 28, 2017 3:45 PM

That looks like so much fun with the kiddies! Great job on the painting! See you all soon!!!!!!

Lance

March 28, 2017 1:23 PM

Hats off to all of you for your hard work! Great to see so many young people from "our" village helping out another. You all will remember this forever. Great job to all of you down there! Thanks for all the photos and keeping us updated. I cant wait to here your experiences first hand. Take care and safe travels home.

Caralee Geisler

March 28, 2017 12:40 PM

It is so nice to see all of the interaction with the local people especially the children. It is very nice to receive the updates of your trip. I pray for a great learning experience for each one of you. Wish I could be there too!

G&G Melin

March 28, 2017 6:39 AM

Wonderful pictures you are sending--making us so proud of all of you and the good works you are doing.This is a life time experience and will remember for a life time. Enjoy your days & Hugs to you alll, remembering you in our prayers. G&G Joe

Grandma Janet

March 27, 2017 10:39 PM

Star fish-COOL!!!

Tara

March 27, 2017 9:08 PM

Thank u thank u for all the awesome pictures ,I am so proud of these kids ,great life lessons are being instilled in these kids right now. Tell my kids I love them very very much

The Drotts

March 27, 2017 2:25 PM

Love seeing all the work these awesome kids and chaperones are doing! God's love and mercy is definately showing! ????

Caralee Geisler

March 27, 2017 1:07 PM

I hope all is going well. It is so nice to be updated with pictures of your activities.

Renee

March 27, 2017 6:52 AM

So proud of all of you and the great work that you are doing!

Grandma Janet

March 26, 2017 11:13 PM

I see you were able to get to do a lot of smiles and hugs with the kiddies!

Caralee Geisler

March 26, 2017 9:57 PM

Looks like you are really busy. The kids are so adorable. Blessings to all of you. It's great to see all of the pictures.

Addiemom

March 26, 2017 10:42 AM

it is great to be connected through the wonderful pictures. So proud of these kids ?

Grandma Drotts

March 26, 2017 8:35 AM

Love the pictures! Great experience for our young people - so proud of them for undertaking this mission! Blessings to all.

Grandma Janet

March 26, 2017 7:43 AM

Thankful for the pictures! I so enjoy them! Our Lord and Savior's blessings to all

Dawn Drotts

March 26, 2017 7:43 AM

Thank you for the updates and pictures already!! I love seeing all the smiles!

Chrissy Mann

March 26, 2017 7:29 AM

Looks like so many wonderful things happening in such a short time already! Love seeing the pictures and updates. Thank you all for this God filled experience!

Newbergs

March 25, 2017 7:57 PM

Looks like fun times! So thankful for these pictures and updates....God's blessings

Renee

March 25, 2017 7:08 PM

Love seeing all the pictures, great job, guys!!!!!

Grandma & Grandpa Hanson

March 25, 2017 6:36 PM

Love seeing all the pictures thanks to the internet. Keep them coming??

Tara

March 25, 2017 6:14 PM

My eyes r not so good ,but travis helped me pick out the kids,I love them! Thank u very much

Dawn Drotts

March 25, 2017 3:47 PM

Thank you for the updates and pictures already!! I love seeing all the smiles!

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