Beechland Baptist Church 2012

Beechland Baptist Church arrived safely in Santiago tonight.  They are all settled into the dorms and are ready for a week serving alongside their partners, Generoso and Yesica Feliz!  Welcome back, Beechland!

 

Beechland Baptist Church - Fall 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Crestwood Baptist Church 2012

Crestwood Baptist Church arrived safely in Santiago tonight and are settling into their dorms at our Calle 2 location.  Crestwood will be working in La Mosca this week giving support and encouragement to Pastor Luis Vargas.  It's great to have you back, Crestwood, and we look forward to an awesome week!

 

Crestwood Baptist Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Current - A Christian Church 2012

Current has arrived safely in Santiago and is settling into the dorms.  We are so excited to have this group here this week working in the communities of Las Damas and Brisas de Ocampo.  Welcome, Current!

 

Current - A Christian Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

FCC Ft Myers 2012

FCC Ft Myers arrived safely tonight in Hato del Yaque and are getting settled in at the dorms.  We are so excited to have them here to serve the people of Hato del Yaque and be an encouragement to the church in this community.  Welcome back, FCC Ft. Myers!!!

FCC Ft Myers 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Burkett Medical Trip 2012

The Burkett Medical Trip made it to the island safe and sound and are settling in at the Central Church dorms.  We are excited this group is here this week to assess and care for the children of two of our nutrition centers and their families.  They will also be teaching on hygiene and dental care.  Welcome!

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The Ridge Community Church 2012

The team from The Ridge Community Church arrived on the island safely tonight.  They have all settled into their dorms.  Welcome back and we look forward to the week ahead!

The Ridge Community Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Northeast Christian Church 2012

We welcome team number two of two, with Northeast Christian Church tonight.  They got in and everything to the Central Church for a night, then seven of them off to Haiti at 6:30 am for the week! The rest of the team will be working here in town helping with children ministry and construction!

 

Northeast Christian Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Life Line Church 2012

This evening we welcome one of two churches, Life Line Church, into Santiago.  Everyone came in with their bags, and are getting settled into their dorm for the evening after getting a snack.  We can't wait to see how God moves in their lives this week!

 

Life Line Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

River Valley 2012

An afternoon flight brought River Valley today safely into Santiago and we welcome them with open arms!  They made it out to Hato Del Yaque and are getting settled in & the last four of the group made it safely and are catching up with their team tonight after a long day in airports. Welcome, River Valley!

2012 River Valley Christian Fellowship from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Northside Church of Christ 2012

Northside Church of Christ made it in this afternoon into Santo Domingo safely.  They then headed to Batey Nueve for their week of adventure here in the Dominican Republic.  We are excited to see what God has planned for them in the Batey's this week!

Emmanuel Wesleyan Church 2012

Welcome to the D.R. Emanuel Wesleyan Church!  We are excited for you guys to be here and are waiting to see what God has planned for your week of children ministry & Construction!

 

Emmanuel Wesleyan Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Eastview Youth Group 2012

G.O. welcomes back east view youth group for the week!  They landed on time, with all their luggage, and they are getting settled in as they are off to an early morning tomorrow of construction & children's ministry!

 

Eastview Christian Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Mosaic Christian Church 2012

We are thrilled to have Mosaic Christian Church, led by Andrea Hamilton, in Phaeton, Haiti with us! They arrived safely on Sunday and have begun their work project and education classes. Welcome Mosaic!

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Harris Prairie Church of Christ 2012

We welcome back Harris Prairie Church of Christ back down to the Dominican Republic tonight!  They made it through with all their bags, and we are excited for them to help with VBS & Medical Clinics this week!

Rogers Friends & Family 2012

G.O. welcomes the Roger's friends and family for the week this week.  Made it in safely and are getting settled in for a great week here in the Dominican Republic!

Pathway Church 2012

Pathway made is safely into Santiago this evening, with all their luggage.  They are headed to Hato Del Yaque for the week where they will be doing some construction!

 

Pathway Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Pikeville College 2012

G.O. welcomes Pikeville College this afternoon as they made it safely with all their bags into Santo Domingo.  We are excited for the huge medical clinic going on out in the Batey's this week!

Pikeville Medical College 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Morgantown Community Church 2012

Morgantown Community Church landed this afternoon in Santiago safely, and is getting settled in.  We are excited to see what God has in store for them this week!

Morgantown Community Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Christian Church of Clarendon Hills 2012

G.O. welcomes back Christian Church of Clarendon Hills tonight as they are getting things sorted in the dorm.  Then off on an early morning drive out to the Bateys for the week, we are excited to see what is in store for the week!

Christian Church of Clarendon Hills 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Cross Point Church 2012

Cross Point Church landed safely this evening and are getting settled into their dorm after a little snack. We are excited to have them down here for the week!

Cross Point Church 2012 (trip 2) from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Boston Reunion 2012

G.O. welcomes Boston Reunion to the Dominican Republic this afternoon.  We are excited for them to be here and are excited to have them in Hato Del Yaque for the week!

Boston Reunion 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Bellarmine University 2012

G.O. welcomes two nurses from Bellarmine University to assist in a medical clinic in Hato Del Yaque. Thanks for coming and serving!

Disciple Makers 2012

The Disciple Makers group from Louisville, KY arrived safely this evening and are getting settled into their dorm.  We are so glad to have this returning group here to encourage their staff partner, Dianne Miller!  Thanks for being here to serve!

Disciple Makers 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Vale Christian Church 2012

Vale Christian Church arrived in Santiago safely and are settling into their dorm.  We are looking forward to a great week with this youth group!

Vale Christian Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

South Hills Church 2012

South Hills Church made it in safely this afternoon.  They will be touring the community and spending time with staff and national partner, Jackie and Alan Perez.  It's great to have South Hills back in Santiago!

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Dorothy Sayers Classical School

The Dorothy Sayers group arrived safely tonight and are heading out the Hato del Yaque.  We look forward to a great week of basketball clinics in Los Salados!  Welcome back to the island!

Dorothy Sayers Classical School 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Eastview Christian Church 2012

Eastview Christian Church has arrived safely and settled into the dorms. We're very excited to serve with you this week!

Eastview Christian Church (Trip 1) 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

G.O. Basketball Week 2012

The G.O. Basketball Week group has arrived and settled into the dorms. Welcome back to the island. We're so excited to have you!

G.O. Basketball Week 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

FCC of Ft. Myers 2012

The FCC group has arrived safely and is on their way to Hato Del Yaque. We're so excited to serve with you this week!

FCC Ft. Myers 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Hillard Church of Christ 2012

Hillard Church of Christ has arrived safely and settled into their dorms. Welcome to the DR!

 

Hillard Church of Christ 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Washington/Lincoln Christian Church 2012

The group arrived safely tonight and are settled into their dorm. Several members of this group have been coming to the Dominican for more than 10 years and have partnerships with Rene Rodriguez and Felix Abreu! So glad to have you all back on the island!

Washington Christian Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Hope Springs Community Church 2012

Hope Springs arrived safely tonight and are ready to start their week working construction and doing children's ministry on the island. We are so grateful for their partnership with Eduard Gabriel and look forward to the week ahead!

Hope Springs Community Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Revolution Church 2012

Welcome back, Revolution Church!  We are excited that this team has come back to serve on the island of Hispaniola and to encourage staff members, Will and Audrey Partin!  We look forward to an awesome week!

Revolution Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Girls Trip 2012

The young girls group has arrived and is ready to serve in all parts of the island of Hispaniola. We are so glad to have such an energetic group here that has a heart for the Dominicans and Haitians.

Girls Trip 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Gilbert's Chapel United Baptist Church 2012

This afternoon we welcomed this team after a little delay.  They are excited to be here to love and lift up Staff member John Martinez as well as see all that God has instore for them.

Gilbert's Chapel United Baptist Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Greenville Christian Church 2012

Greenville Christian Church arrived this afternoon in Puerta Plata.  They will be spending their week on the coast visiting their national partner, Gumercindo Toribio.  They are energized and ready for an incredible week serving the people of San Marcos!

Greenville Christian Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Windsor Road Church 2012

Windsor Road Church arrived this evening and are heading out to our hub in Hato del Yaque for the week.  The team partners with staff members, Derek and Lydia Gard, and partner with National, Fabio Lopez.  Thanks for coming and serving, Windsor Road!

Windsor Road Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Dalton First Church of the Nazarene 2012

We are so excited to have Dalton First Church of the Nazarene here!  This is a supporting church for staff members, Will and Audrey Partin, and a couple on the team partners will Simon Abreu!  We are so grateful for their servant's hearts and look forward to a great week!

Dalton First Church of the Nazarene 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

St. Luke's United Methodist Church 2012

St. Luke's arrived safely in Santiago tonight and are ready to start their week. We are so blessed to have this youth group here serving alongside our Nationals and working to start the foundations of our new medical clinic.

Wednesday - Today, St. Luke's split into three groups to do ministry in three different ways: construction, children's ministry and baseball ministry.  Here, the youth are cleaning up the foundation site of the new G.O. Medical facility that will be constructed this year.

Thursday - The baseball clinic in El Guano continued today as the group taught the boys fundamentals in cut-off plays, batting technique and pitching stances.

Friday - Today, part of the group went to visit one of G.O.'s nutrition centers located in Los Perez.  The team assisted the kitchen staff and Pastor Nico, in handing out plates of food and juice to the 80 children eating there.

St Luke's United Methodist Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Cornerstone Church 2012

Cornerstone Church arrived safely in Santiago tonight.  We are looking forward to having this faithful group and being a part of the great partnership they have with G.O. National partner, Felix Florentino.  We are so glad to have Cornerstone back and are excited about their week ahead!

Wednesday - Today, Cornerstone started their day with a great project for each of our ministry hubs.  They treated and painted new "Cornhole" game boards in preparation for hours of fun to be had by teams staying at these locations.

Cornerstone Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Beechland Baptist Church

Tonight we welcomed the first of our summer teams.  Beechland Baptist Church has arrived safely and are excited about the week ahead.  They will be great encouragement and love to their partner Generoso Feliz and his family.  Pray as they work construction to further the process of the Central church and as they teach children the love God has for them.

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Wednesday - Today, Beechland began work on tying rebar columns for the new expansion of the Central Church sanctuary.

Thursday - The next step to the expansion is finishing the digging of the column holes.  Each hole is roughly 5'x5' and has to be large enough for the rebar columns as well as foundational block and concrete.

Beechland Baptist Church 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Family Trip 2012

Family Trip 2012 from G.O. Ministries on Vimeo.

Fortville Christian Church

We welcomed in 4 men from Fortville last night.  They are here on an Exploratory trip with Director of Partnership Development Derek Gard.  They will be touring the ministry seeing past, present and future sites for G.O. Ministries.  Would you please join us in praying for them as they travel and absorb all God has to show.

St. John's United Methodist Church

We welcomed in St. John's tonight. This week the team will have an opportunity to encourage and come along side Francisco Polanco (Bienvo) and Mariluz who they partner with as well as G.O. Staff Will and Audrey Partin.  Pray for this team as they work on the area where our Medical Complex is being built and deepen relationships with those who live in the community. 

Eastview Christian Church Men's Group

The team has made it safely here. Eastview is a huge support and encouragement to Pastor Eduard Gabriel and the Central Church.  We ask that you pray as this relationship deepens and they get a glimpse of Eduard's ministry.

First Capital Christian Church

The team has arrived safely and are making their journey into the Batey's.  First Capital has a big love for their Partner Pastor Francisco Feliz and his family in Batey Cuchilla.  They also faithfully support G.O. Staff members John Martinez and Brian and Josanne Johnson who are all joining them this week.  Please pray as the team continues the construction, teaches a dental class, as well as checking and giving eye glasses to those who are in need of them.