...some of the Hatian children we serve

Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2015 5:48 PM

Greetings in the wonderful name of our Lord Jesus. Here in Santo Domingo Sector #2, I work and live among two of the greatest cultures in our hemisphere and the oldest. Right here there are as many Haitians as there are Dominicans. Life is difficult for everyone but more so for the Haitians. Both Haitians and Dominicans have difficulties obtaining legal papers, if the born Dominicans were not declared by the parents, or Registered, they cannot get a birth certificate. This part of the story is told about the Haitians but not the Dominicans. I know and work with a number of these Dominicans who cannot vote, get a government job or a job from a large company. Firstly, like the Haitians, they cannot complete school to receive a diploma. 

 

But here is why this is also very difficult for the Haitians. Many of the undocumented Haitians who has worked for many years in the sugarcane industry do apply for their papers with the Haitians government here in Santo domingo and have difficulty getting it. Recent article in el Dia a local newspaper shows many Haitians demonstrating at the Haitians embassy demanding that they return $RD 4.6 millions of pesos that they have paid and have not received the documents. So as you will see that both of these government make it difficult for their citizen to participate in the society.

The Dominican govern has made it free for those born here to receive their documents once the parents apply. This is for both Haitians as well as Dominicans. Many Haitians are charging a fee to prepare documents, adding new pressure on these impoverish people.

Many of these beautiful children who now come to our daily VBS cannot read, and I found out when 

I request children to volunteer and read. Their parents do not register them in school. Some of these poor parents give them to other Haitians who have a more stable life, with the hope that they would send them to school but it does not happened either. Because of this obvious need, I am planning to continue to provide basic education to both Haitians and Dominicans even after the summer program is completed.

....Here is where you come in, please pray for these children that God will open doors for their future, and that they will have a mind to learn and that as they learn they will readily learn of the Messiah who loves them eternally. Prayer does open door to all kinds of other things, so just start by praying. I thank you for praying.

Now back to the 7th week of VBS tomorrow, please pray for our strength as we prepare breakfast , the word of God and Lunch for many children each day. Aslo pray for me and the helpers who are with me daily.

May God bless you and your ministry, James 5.17-18

Your brother in the mission field

Cal Dunnon

First Missionary arrived safely

Praise belongs to God, my first missionary has arrived, I was so happy, I told her God was using her to confirm my work.

 

The owner received the house empty late yesterday, so he gave me the keys late last night. We weren't able to see the place good but we saw a few things that need to be addressed.

 

There were 75 children and about 25 adults here to celebrate her arrival. she was very impressed, many of them greeted her in English, she was even more impressed and surprised. The children greeted her, sing songs in both English and Spanish and Pantomime.

 

Sister Lorraine sent two Barrels ahead of her coming and they were delivered yesterday, we didn't open them but she c

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that we should so hopefully in the morning.

 

There was another surprise: She said, O, I forgot, a sister and her husband send you and envelope, she said I gave her some

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kind of CD, I just remember that I had some DVD and gave them to many people, including Rosa, Francis  and many others in the DR and New York. Well, this lady sent me a thank you note I the

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God made me feel stupid because that is who and what I am before a Holy God. I needed

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 tomorrow and I know that it might seems crazy but now I believe its a confirmation of my work.

 

​We are a few

dollars Richer but a Million more in God's kingdom, Thank you Lord, Bless you Lord in the Holy name of Jesus, I love you Lord in the Holy name of Jesus, Love dad

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 "Jesus said, ' Inasmuch as you have done to one of the least...you have done unto me.
MATT. 25: 40 LETS UNITE TO FEED THE HUNGRY CHILDREN OF THE WORLD.

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Our Children Got the Highest grades in School year

News from the mission field. 

Greetings in the name of our wonderful Lord Jesus. The children in our program just got their grades this week and the children who lived with me during the school year not only got %100 present but Grabriela got %120 the highest grade in the school, Noel got %100, no other children got this grade, even our brightest child in our program got %95 per cent. Before returning 2 children because of the Mother harassment, there was another smaller child who the mother forced to return, he also failed and must repeat his class.

 

I think this is very significant especially when we had a very difficult time placing them in the same school.

 

Please continue to pray for the ministry. God bless you,

 

Your brother in the field. Cal dunnon