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Overcoming Nerves and Embracing Fellowship: Our First Day in El Cercadillo

As we embarked on our journey very early Saturday morning, it is safe to say many of us were filled with nervous jitters. I wondered about what the community would be like, and I even began to question whether I was qualified enough to spread God’s Word here. However, on Sunday morning I was overwhelmed with the presence of God during worship at the Church service the team and I attended. I truly believe God brought each one of us here for a reason, and I am positive His hand was on the team when we arrived and will remain steadfast throughout our time here in the Dominican Republic. God is the Creator of everything around us, and to think about how deep His unconditional love for us is awe-inspiring. Furthermore, it is a beautiful thing to witness the fellowship God provides for us which we are all experiencing through the warm welcomes from the people here in El Cercadillo. From the very first hour we arrived, people’s kindness glowed radiantly upon us. Though there are some language barriers, God’s love overcomes them through the many shared smiles and laughs present here. Building relationships with the people in the Dominican Republic as well as learning about their culture has been such a blessing, and I fully trust God will continue to grow all of us through our relationships with one another.

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