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| Painting a mural with Iesa's mom, Iesa, Lulu and Mary (taking the picture) |
With Servant's Heart Ministries
My only boast, my only confidence, my only hope is in Christ.
My first year with Servant’s Heart Ministries encompassed getting a little first hand experience with all the mission programs especially “Hugs for Kids” sponsorship and the school, while helping out visiting mission teams with Relief and Development work, house builds etc. It has been a year of learning and an adjustment in understanding my role in the DR. While I feel confident that God has placed us here for a purpose, it has been hard practical work and not the exciting mountain top experience of our first year in the DR. Still, I am excited about where God is leading us. There is great joy in trusting Him even if there is some anxiety as well.
The DR and Sandy. Though we will be apart for a while, with my wife Sandy’s firm faith, support and encouragement behind me I will not be alone. In the first year I did not feel distant from her, but that we were working together. Skyping often, we shared our day, exchanged stories, discussed problems and shared ideas. My vision, confidence and faith is in Jesus but as I am drawn closer to Him, Sandy and I seem to draw closer to each other God has blessed me with a wonderful wife. This year Sandy will visit more often and we are in the middle of purchasing a home in the DR with the intention of eventually being together full time.
This Summer. I have been grateful for the time spent with my church family, Runnymede Community Church and especially the chance to participate in the annual “Family Camp”. It was so refreshing to spend the summer back in Canada with Sandy. I am particularly thankful for the opportunity to work and help finance my return to the DR. Thank you to all those who hired me to do reno and painting work.
Prayer Needs for the Dominican Republic
• for love, unity and peace between Christian missionaries, groups and organizations.
• protection from Satanic attack.
• reconciliation between peoples and governments on the island of Hispaniola.
• for a deep hunger to know Jesus.
• that visitors looking for love would find it in coming to know Jesus.
• that the Holy Spirit fill believers to overflowing with the wisdom and knowledge of God.
• boldness in sharing our faith.
• and for myself, please pray for Sandy and I while we are apart.
Praying in the morning, the hour before the day begins, God reminds me that I depend on him.
In the day if anxiety wraps it’s fist around my heart, I remember ... When my own judgment and abilities fail me, I have a quiet, peaceful confidence that trusts in Him and keeps going.
You can donate:
• by visiting my online web profile at:https://paoc.org/donate/DavidChapman
• or through Runnymede Community Church, designated as: for Dave Chapman in the Dominican Republic.
Thank you for your prayers, encouragement and support.
Dave Chapman
Sponsorship Coordinator
with Servant’s Heart Ministries
in the Dominican Republic.
