Students have spent the past 6-months in preparation for this trip, preparing VBS ministry, dramas, testimonies, and getting themselves ready to partner with God on a global scale. We'll be reconnecting with two area churches in the Moca region, partnering with Pastor Quina and her team! This is a partnership that began back in 2006, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to continue to partner, encourage the laborers, and make much of Jesus Christ everywhere we go!
As we prepare to head out, we'd love to invite you to join us in covering this trip in prayer. In our own strength is not what we want to operate out of, so will you join us in asking God for a move of His Spirit? Here's what you can specifically be praying for:
- Travel to and in the DR (June 23-July 3) - Pray that God would place a hedge of protection around this team. Pray for smooth connections, alertness of the drivers, and safety on the roads.
- Health - Pray a hedge of protection around the health of our team as we travel. As we experience new foods and long, hot days of ministry, pray that we would have energy, strength, and plenty of good rest.
- Our Partners - Pastor Quina is our main Dominican contact whom we will work with upon our arrival. She has been an incredible warrior in the DR, raising up teams and growing churches that are reaching out to the community. We'll also be reconnecting with long time friends and partners Sam & Jill Borg. Living and working in Gainesville, Georgia, Sam & Jill first got connected to NMC Student Ministries IMPACT teams when we joined up with them on a DR trip back in 2006. Their two sons will also be joining us this time around! Sam will be taking on several roles with our team as driver/translator/coach. Pray for his spirit and body to stay refreshed and pray that our team can be a blessing & encouragement to him and his family!
- The Churches - There are two churches in Moca that we'll be ministering at: Hoya Grande and Guanabano. Pray for a move of God's spirit among these communities, that hearts would be ready to receive what He has for them. Pray for more laborers to be raised up, a next generation of children who will be warriors for Christ! Pray that we can pour out love and encouragement to the workers there and that we can put fresh wind in their sails.
- Divine Appointments - Pray that as we travel to and in the DR, our eyes will be open and hearts ready for the divine appointments God wants to bring our way. Pray for unique opportunities to share Christ's love and hope.
- Boldness - Pray that we as a team, students & leaders alike, will be bold. Pray that we will be bold in sharing our faith & Christ's love. Pray that we would be bold in stepping out of our comfort zones and allowing God to lead us!
- Spirit-led Team - Pray over everything that we would be a spirit-led team. Pray that we will be sensitive & obedient to His voice!
- Pray by Name - Below is a picture of our team. We challenge you to pick out a student/leader or two to be committed to praying for by name.
We also invite you to join us tomorrow at Nappanee Missionary Church as we commission our team in all 5 services!
OUR TEAM:
First Row (L to R): Kristy Mikel leader, Morgan Smith, Bethany Davis, Cassy Searer, Lizzie Yoder, Paige Hershberger, Tami & Bob Bancroft leader
Second Row: Kenny McIntyre leader, Bailey Diener, Mikayla Bedward, Katelyn Davis, Leah Tuttle, Darik Bontrager, Dominick Davis, Spencer Cloud, Austin Stutzman
Back Row: Katlyn Miller, Taylor Luster, Tanner White, Nick Berkey leader, Nathan Blucker, Caleb Yoder, Nick Merryman, Asa Skaggs, Bethany Metzler (not pictured: Mary Berkey leader)
Thanks for praying!
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