Settled in Las Americas

   Please continue to pray, as Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 1:9b-11: But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.  He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us.  On Him we have set our hope that He will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers.  Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
  After the ordeal of getting from Miami to Santo Domingo, we thank our Lord that we are safe and intact as a team; mentally, physically, spiritually.  We got to know each other much better through this, and the Spirit led us to bond and care for one another beyond our natural ability.   
   Brian and Jeanette have welcomed us into the palatial home they are renting as a short-term-mission base here  in Las Americas and we have toured the church building complex, which includes a sanctuary, a mini-parsonage, restrooms and a water purification area.
   A few men from the Palmer Arriba area are down, helping on the construction; we watched them tossing thin cement on the ceiling of the mini-parsonage. Brian arranged a late lunch delicious beans & rice con carne) for us at the site, where we met several of the local people (pray for speedy improvement to our lack of Spanish) as well as Danelle, who coordinates the efforts with the Good Shepherd Group home. 
  Amazingly, Paul, Duane & Dick all opted to get to work right after the lunch!  The rest of us chose to get showered & relax or nap.  Tonight we hope to meet Pastor Ted Krey, and learn more... & plan our activities for tomorrow - time to get to work?