I think my favorite moment from my latest trip to the DR came in an unexpected way and place. I have done many special things in the DR. We have impacted schools and families, we have ministered to young children, and we have reached out to seniors. This time though we were reaching out to teenagers.
On Thursday afternoon we were at this amazing center in downtown San Pedro. We were spending time with lots of kids, encouraging them and playing games with them. In a room off to the side were about a dozen or so beautiful young ladies from the DR. I feel that way about all the Dominican people that they are beautiful. When you see this video you will understand.
One of the ladies on our mission trip brought with her a couple of sewing machines from home. She also brought a lot of material to sew with. She cut out patterns and was ready to teach. The question for us was who will her students be. It turned out to be a group of young ladies anxious to learn these new skills.
So often in life we think we need to do ministry a certain way, this is a fallacy. Ministry can happen in many ways and through various means. On this day these girls were ministered to by learning how to use sewing machines. If the girls could learn how to use these machines, they could then make their own clothing and they could make things to sell to others. It may be the one opportunity they have to escape incredible poverty.
I watched these girls and saw a joy come over their faces that I have never observed before. It was beautiful, and I was so blessed to be a part of it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apa_PD6LvLQ
After we were finished the sewing machines were left at the center, the patterns were left, the material was left and more importantly our hearts were left there too. I cant wait to go back and see this budding designers. God is so good!
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