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Kosmos conference, Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic

Kosmos June 2006 Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic
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Dominican family I stayed with on Saturday night!

Dominican Family in Juan Dolio. I slept in their home on June 24, 2006
Originally uploaded by michaellightoftheworld.

How cool?? My friend Seth (in the middle) met some boys playing basketball in the street. The next day, we were having a meal in their home, we did drama with them, we played games, I learned some Spanish, and then they invited me to sleep there with them.

Know how important this was and how fun it is to do things like this, I said, "let's do it!" Seth and I made our way to one of four rooms in the house and divided the queen size bed.

In the morning we woke with misquito bites and ready for a cup of dominican coffee.

not only did we really enjoy our time (this was the first time an American has spent the night there . . . or had dinner with them.), but we were richley blessed. Check out more photos here.

Kosmos Rocks!

Hey y'all Kosmos folk!

Just wanted to let y'all know that I had an amazing time in the D.R. with y'all. Thanks for hanging out with us and sharing a bit of life.

I'm in Mexico for the next couple of weeks, but want to connect with y'all in mid-July once I get back.

I know from my own experience how hard it can be going home from an amazing experience like Kosmos. Now it's time to put into practice everything we heard and live full on for Jesus at home...which can be the hardest missionfield.

Peace out!

Sun and Football (Soccer to Americans)

We've been in the Dominican Republic for two days now. We're part of a missions conference for students that takes place "on the mission field" as the organizers put it.

Hot air, smiling people and students' lives that are being streched. They went out on ministry for the first time today and everyone seems to be very encouraged. A lot of people even prayed to receive Christ in their lives! How great of a first missin trip can that be!

Michael and I are the OM reps here and have been talking with students about God's plan and purpose. The speakers are doing such a great job in talking about not hoarding the blessings God gives us but passing them on, that we can see the difference in the people we talk with.

The World Cup is going on at the moment and I'm in the Dominican Republic watching Sweden play England... surreal life! With Go nothing's ever boring.

Moldova

In the country of Moldova, a small group of women are selling their crafts and handiwork on the Internet, thanks to an initiative from OM Moldova's relief and development department. Tanea, a Moldovan national working on the ministry team in Paicu, started with a small group of women. Her goal was not only to make the different products, but to teach the women skills and generate a small income for them. In the coming months OM Moldova hopes to develop this program. To see the products made by the Moldovan women, visit their website

Listen

George Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilization has recently put about 40 of his messages and sermons on the internet. Click here to go to his website; listen and get encouraged and challenged.

First Time

There's a first time for everything.

Dylan (19) has just finished his first year in college and this summer he will go out of the country for the first time. He loves Jesus and wants to serve him. "I know God has called me, so I'm going to go."

Beth and I (the picture) are going with Dylan on his first mission trip to Mexico. We're going film his experience and how God works in his life during those two weeks in July.

In the fall we'll have a film ready for y'all to see! Pray that God would be the director of the film and that we'd get the footage we need. We want this project to bring glory to God and to show how God really uses us, when we offer up our lives.

What Are You Doing This Summer?

Are you still wondering what to do this summer? Maybe interested in missions and fascinated with Islam, but not wanting to leave the country?

Hot Atlanta offers a 10 day opportunity to learn what Islam is all about and how to talk to Muslmis. You will not only sit in an airconditioned classroom, but will have a chance to go out and talk to real Muslims and love them to Christ.

Check out connect for details.

We encourage you to raise support to pay for it. Jesus says that where your money is that's where your heart is also. People who support you financially will actually be there for you also spiritually i.e. with their prayers.

Be quick, application deadline is coming up!