Yes, this, as most of my emails is an emotional one!
First. THANK YOU!
(We boworred a camera, that is why the pics aren't that good, if you can help uswith donating a very good digital camera, new, please contact us, thank you) You are the reason for the pics that you are about to see in this email.
The Dominican Armed Forces visited our project to have our largest to date outreach for 2 communities!! Over 500 children along with there mothers were treated.
On site we had a dentist, gecologist, pediatritions, ear doctors, 22 of the military were doctors, and 29 volunteers. Those 29 volunteers are friends/relationships we established while living in Santo Domingo las year.
The "Good News" was shared to many. Including the children. This year we celebrate our 5th year! In August, I want to personally thank those sponsers that have been with us since almost the beginning. Enjoy the pics!! I am very very excited, happy that the Military said "This was the most organized outreach we have done" others said, "I enjoyed so much this outreach, we have been to many, the folks were so thankful" and what I wanted to hear was that the volunteers, visitors were impacted personally by the great need in this part of D.R. The south, is the poorest part of the country. "I feel chains in my life have been broken by this trip" Eduardo of Scotia Crecer.
I'll repeat it one more time, with 1 person, God can do wonders! Take the risk!!
How are you?? Finally, we are here in Dominican Republic. I can't recall God opening so many doors all at once. I'm guessing He is happy with our obedience to move here and build this ministry further with our presence.
We had our first event in the capital - Santo Domingo. And it was our largest, over 600 children! We teamed up with a large bank called ScotiaCrecer. They are like Bank of America. Also, World Vision allowed us to use there site to hold this outreach, which brought over 200 lbs of medicine, 200 lbs of food, clothing, the Department of Health of Dominican Reppublic also helped and joined us in delivering that medicine and an ambulance. Colgate donated hundreds of toothpaste/toothbrush and we also had 7 doctors diagnosing the children.
Tommorrow we head to our project, we still can't live there because we are waiting for our bed, chairs to be able to live over there, while we built our own home also over there. I wasn't aware of just how serious the problem with water is. Right now that is our main priority, acquiring a profesional water filtration system. Also, since we are here, monthly support, and funds to build home.. here about this problem and how to help; http://www.nchild.org/urgent.htm
This year has started out amazing, we are humbly grateful to God for all He is doing. Our motto from the start was 'God is doing'. We wanted to confess that, because I personally got tired of hearing 'God is going to do', NO, i Believe He is doing all the time! We did our first missionary group trip in March 08' already! With a local Pastor, P. Chris and a missionary who had not done missions in years, Otto.
It blessed my heart to know that this trip to the project in Dominican Republic rekindled his passion and his calling. by the way, the pics of that trip are here - www.nchild.org/republica_dominicana.htm
And we had never had a 2nd trip lined up so quickly, a couple by the name of Ricardo & Luz are sponsoring a trip for April 20 -26. Along with a friend of theirs Javier. Javier is married to Natalia and they have a 5 month old baby. ( I think he's 5 mos.) Ricardo is a construction expert and Javier is an electrician.
Amazing that whenever we need something specific, God just sends the right person with the specific talent.It has been like that since He called us to this mission in August 2004.
I want to briefly share with you two things, actually 3 of importance. In my 2 1/2 months in Colombia (Nov - Jan) I... how do I express this, I did not know gratitude the way I saw it in that trip. I wasn't aware I had not grasped this amazing gift, GRATITUDE, I get emotional just writing about it. But, friend, it really pitched my soul, my heart to see how folks struggle outside, how there is a genuine drug problem with youth all over the world, how families are hungry and hopeless, but most importantly how VITAL it is that we SHARE the HOPE, the FAITH and the LOVE that we have.
A couple of times I had to ask God to forgive me, I had not been as grateful to Him as I should. And connected with this, I think I need to be out there f/t. 2 years ago I was scared to think that was my mision. But in 2008 I'm more then ready, I'm willing to completely leave my comforts, my life as I know it and just take the next leap of faith. I miss the everyday mission of being the words, the ears of Christ. For some reason in the missions field I always have an opportunity to do what brings me joy and satisfaction, serving others. Please pray as its been a very confusing, storm-like season for my mind, I NEED PEACE. I think there might be a battle for me not to take the step that I feel God is directing me in.
2- Attached is a beautiful image, a picture of what Jesus meant. To be 'Child like' It was sent to me by Claudia, its one of my constant prayers to be child like in my heart. To not allow the corruption of an adult heart. To remain pure, to forgive, forget, serve, help, and stay focused on my purpose and calling. I hope you enjoy it and hope it blesses you how it blessed me. Again, thank you.... thank you for believing, thank you for being a part and growing along with us, we are, if you think about it, family. So don't argue with eachother, FOR A HOUSE DIVIDED WILL NOT PROSPER!
PS, Natalia, can you translate this? Please.... :) (Natalia is now helping us with translating, updating pictures, any administrative duties, voluntarily, thank you Natalia! Matthew 18:2"He called a little child and had him stand among them."
Monday, March 10, 2008
Como estan?
Que viaje tan tan poderoso y personalmente especial para mi.pintamos el hogar de ninos el lunes tempranito. Las cosas grandes que dios hace, sin palabras! Quiero agradecer aquellos que nos dieron pasta de diente, zepillo de dientes, zapatos, donamos a100 ninos mas o menos. Gracias por complir..
In English - How are you? We wanted to share with you our short trip to D.R. with Pastor Chris and Otto from Ekklesia Church in Miami.We want to thank them for taking the time to visit with us. And all of you for sending in either shoes, clothes, etc. In this trip we took over 50 tooth paste and tooth brushes. We painted the children's home this past money, (just the front) we have to return and take a group to clean up, paint inside, etc.Please visit our wish list - www.nchild.org/trip_donation.htm
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Thank God we are ok.
We were in the midst of hurricane Noel in Santo Domingo and could not reach our town - Juan Santiago. The bridge that connects Santo Domingo with the south part of the country, which includes our project, two bridges colapsed.
In the town of Bani and Azua. Both towns must be crossed to reach our project. 66 dead of being choked by mud or water, 27 have dissappeared. 2,300 families are stranded from there loved ones.
Please, pray for Dominican Republic. It's one thing to hear the stories, but another is to live it like we did. We love the poor. It's our life mission! And i'm personally heartbrokend I could not reach them in this trip.
By the beginning of 08' we should be returning to innagurate the property.
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We really desire to be out there and not worry about fundraising.
Help us by referring us. Anyone is welcome to come and visit with us.
We had actually bought paint on Saturday when we arrived to paint the Children's Center. It's a 3 bedroom home with a kitchen. and we had also sent to print a large banner, measuring 5 x 10'with the names of every donor that has helped us from the beginning to fulfil this dream, this desire God put in our hearts.
November 11 or so, we will be returning to Colombia. Trying to establish the model we have done in D.R.
::: ESPANOL 66 muertos y 27 desaparecidos, estuvimos en medio de esta tormenta, recien llagamos ayer.es una cosa ver la noticias amados, pero vivirlo, Dios mio, que tristesa nos ha dado vivir esto.un pueblo ahogado por ludo y agua.
Es un pais muy pobre, y las condiciones son mal en todo el pais. Nos dio una tristeza no poder llegar a nuestro projecto.
Los puentes que conectan la ciudad de Santo Domingo con el Sur, cayeron, en el pueblo de Bani y Azua. Oren por el pueblo Dominicano.. y ayudenos a poder tener las finansas, los fundos para un dia poder quedarnos y ayudar tiempo completo...
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Pastor Jay and Jorge helping to make coffee in the town we work in "La Tinaja" Dominican Republic.
Thanks Jorge for taking the photos!! Wow, I love coffee but I can't imagine having to do all that! I just go downstairs to the store and the hardest thing is picking out which blend to buy....
Alexandra
Monday, August 06, 2007
Her name is Maribel, she lives in Cicuco, Colombia.
The reason she is chained by her ankle all the time is because of poverty. Her mom doesn't have money to take her to a psychiatric hospital.
During the 10 days that we were here, I visited Maribel and her mom every evening... Her mom embraced me one evening and told me "I heard someone from the states was coming, I can't believe you are here. Thank you so much" She cried in my arms thanking me.
I want to thank you. Those of you who have helped us financially to reach people like this. Its hard for me personally some times. Because I desire to be out there in the missions field. Giving hope to people like Maribel.
Jorge Escalona, Founder/Dir of Nazirite Children's Missions
What a $100 can do...
There are 3 children that are almost completely blind in the village where we work in the Dominican Republic. They have never been to see a doctor because their parents don't have the money for it nor a car to transport them there an hour ride over dirt roads.
With just a $100 of donated money we were able to schedule all three kids for an appointment with the doctor and organize transportation for them.
Please keep these kids Yanedi, Griselda and little Manuela in your prayers as they travel for the very first time to the hospital this month to have their eyes checked out.
Thank you all!!
*We need your support to be able to take care of other kids with needs in the village, please visit our website to see donation options.
Nazirite Children's Missions exist to help the poor, the dying and especially children. We have begun work in Dominican Republic and last year we extended our vision to Colombia.
The vision is to first build a children's center, and feed the children by purchasing land to cultivate fruits, vegebles and animals.
