Good Palm Sunday morning from Santiago. We have the opportunity to worship this morning at Will & Audrey's church and are looking forward to it (although we'll struggle to absorb the message in espanol). It will be great to worship with those who we've been sharing with. All week, we've talked about our part in the process of growing the kingdom and our specific efforts in the various areas we've spent time. Our construction effort in Hata del Yaque won't necessarily bear immediate fruit this Sunday as the church obviously is not finished, however, we have seen the final product in other neighborhoods and it is exciting and inspiring to know we're one of many who has helped in the process. Literally having a hand in helping a community build a church home (their St. John) is exceptionally humbling.
After church and lunch, we head north to the beach until tomorrow afternoon. There we'll share, relax, and begin the process of getting ready to return home.
We're praying for our St. John family today as you celebrate Palm Sunday and its significance in the greatest week in our history.
We love you and look forward to sharing with you upon our return.
Rob jr.
The attached video was taken this morning before breakfast. We've adopted the Emmaus tradition of singing grace before our meals....how do we sound?!?
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The echoes of your grace prayer song will add to the music here at St. John. Thank you for sharing.
Sounds like great things are happening. Look forward to hearing all about it.
Love
What a blessing to hear your voices this morning during our Palm Sunday service! Thank you for taking the time to share this song of thanks with us. Can't wait to hear all about the worship service there in Santiago, and the mighty things God is doing around you and through you.
Love in Christ,
Candi
P.S. For those who are curious (Jerry) it'll be the Gators vs. the Buckeyes Monday night.
We sure enjoyed your song of thanks! What a blessing it was to feel a part of what you are doing as we shared this with our St John congregation. We miss you and look forward to your return home.
Scott, Nick and Lucas have great surprises planned for your return. They are surprised by how quickly the time has gone and look forward to having you home.
We love each of you and continue to pray that God will bless all that you do!
Hi Guys! I have been reading the blog every morning and didn't know I could post a comment until today. So let me start off by saying thanks for keeping us updated on what you are doing. Reading the blog has been the highlight of my day. Thanks also for the wonderful song this morning at church. What a special surprise!
I can't wait to hear more about your trip when you get home. It seems like you guys are working hard and doing well being the hands and feet of Christ.
Lucy, Jack, and I are ready for our family to come home. Things just aren't the same without you guys.
Enjoy your well-deserved day at the beach. Hi to the entire mission team and hugs and kisses to the Partin Family.
Keep up the good work and see you soon!
Al
Yes, if you didn't figure it out by now, your song was shared on the "big screen" today. It was a real addition to the service.
See you Tuesday,
Love
Y'all sound great, though I must say that Scott was the one voice I could pick out--that tenor harmony can't be missed!
Enjoy your well-earned time of relaxation, and thanks for representing St. John so well in the DR.
P.S. It was Scott B. whose voice I picked out, not Scott W., though I'm sure he sings beautifully, too. My apologies to any other Scotts I might have missed...
Just found out about this site today when Kelly came to see Dad and gave us communion. We loved the song and reading about all your great work. We are praying for all of you and the wonderful work you are doing. Things are going very well with Dad. He is eating about twice as much as he was when you left (yeah) and is gaining more strength every day. He can actually taste his food now!! Who knew the man had bird legs and shin bones!!! God Bless all of you and the work you are doing.
In Christ
Cindy (Harold Smith's Daughter)
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