Many souls came to Christ over the period from June 29 through July 12. The below link shows the first child by the name of Alejandro. By many accounts, this mission can be called a success.
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In addition to obeying God's commission (Matthew 28:16-20) to spread the Gospel, we were fortunate to be able to construct the first bathroom/shower on the Bateye. A few clips show the progression of the work. This project proved to bring the men of the Bateye together:
The bathroom is completed and has yet to be posted.
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Pastor Francis Alcegaire lead the week long revival services and the beginnings of what became a new church congregation. Below is a clip of several people who came to Christ and were being taught what that commitment means by both Pastor Francis and Pastor Dunnon.
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The revival services were concluded on Saturday with the first ever marriages on the Bateye:
The marriage of Pastor Gabriel
and the marriage of Esnel and Milienne Laurant
and on Sunday with the ordination of three ministers: Pastor Gabriel, Pastor Derius and Pastor Francis.
Below is a clip of our visit to Pastor Derius' home, concluding with a small devotion and song.
Many needs still remain, medical attention is needed for Bateye residents, especially the children.
The picture below is of Mr. Anely, Ms. Losana and their children Sioumala and Margarita. Some children like their's suffer from malnutrition aside from other illnesses.
Please continue to pray for the mission as we follow the commands set out by our risen saviour. Please pray for Agape Ministries Center to receive support for the work being carried out in the Dominican Republic.
Repairs on the plumbing system by Pastor Dunnon have provided a major accommodation to residents of the Bateye, as soon as it was repaired, people lined up their buckets to catch fresh water:
More videos and photos to come. God bless.
