Ridgewood Bible Church - Thursday
Hola Amigos de Ridgewood Bible! Day number 4 was a Roller Coaster Ride. This morning we got the chance to visit a village called Christopher Columbus. There is a tremendous need for Christ in this village but we came in order to show them Christ-like love.
In the afternoon, we visited Orphanato Ninos de Cristo. A Christian orphanage for girls! From the age of 6 months to 18 years old! We all fell in love with the girls and wished we could’ve stayed longer. We’ve got some good pictures of boys to show you (particularly Ben and Ben!!!!) I hope you enjoy our random quotes and intellectual thoughts! We love you and miss you all and keep us in your prayers
XOXOXO -
Posted by Rachael Engert, Taylor Scofill, Jeanie Sandolfini, Genie Trombley, and Felicia “my testimony rocked today” Haag
Intellectual Quotes
“Praise to God for answered prayer today in the Columbus village for the specific right words to share in my testimony” - Susan Kennedy
“Praise God for it all” – Ben Russell
“It’s awesome to see those beautiful orphans today and to realize that we are the adopted in Christ. I loved Felicia’s testimony—she reminded us that we are all in God’s family.” - Joyce Wright
“Evellines became my little buddy at the Orphanato Ninos de Cristo.” Absey Crowe
“I praise the Lord for being part of the team that was used to plow the ground of the Christopher Columbus village. The sweet children were so accepting to us playing frisbee and sharing Christ. This afternoon the visit at the orphanage brought about a much unexpected event, unconditional acceptance by a teenage girl. She chose me out of twenty five others, her name was Yolinda what a blessing.” - Marlene
“It’s really exciting to see God work in Big ways and small ways and it’s great knowing that even if we may not be able to see what He’s doing we know that it’s something heavenly.” - Taylor
“Praise God for the faithful hearts that are back home praying us through and encouraging us.” - Jeanie Sandolfini
“At Christopher Columbus I was able to share my testimony (with translator help!) in back of parked pick-up truck with about ten men (after they made fun of me a lot!). I think one responded and prayed to trust Christ. They must have liked it because they then all showed me their big 18-wheelers (cost 1,000,000 pesos) and let me sit in their driver seats and honk the horn!” - Pastor Mike
“Today at the orphanage there were about 110 girls there. I had the opportunity to share my testimony. After I was done this girl came up to me and asked ‘I cried?’ I said yes because of the love of Christ. I was so happy to tell her that!!!” - Felicia Haag
“We were able to give out Bibles and share God’s word.” - Mark Scofill
“One little girl called me Father.” – Ben Hand (the crazy teenager that led two guys in the village to faith in Jesus today through our gospel tracts)
“I had a baby in my arms that is very cute. His name is Freddy.” – Jenna Woodburn
“No matter where we go, all the locals smile and wave and seem to have trust towards us Americans.” – Josh Alberter
“As sad as it was to see all of these kids with out any earthly family to love and take care of them, it is a blessing to constantly remember that there is a heavenly father that loves and cares, and longs for them to know His love!!!!” – Rich Jennings
“Before we arrived at the orphanage I prayed that God would give me one child. God answered my prayer. As soon as I walked through the gate I was greeted by Natalie. She gave me a tour of the orphanage and then she wanted to lay on my lap so I could play with her hair. She was such a sweetheart and I pray God watches over her.” – Genie Trombley
“Jesus you are the well of love we will pour you out.” – Rachael Engert
Random quotes:
“Pardoname” – Jenny Walker
“I lost myself on the bus” – Absey Crowe (describing how God worked to take control of Him at the orphanage—Galatians 2:20)
“Como se llama” – Kristin Buhr (trying to say “how are you” at start of her testimony but instead asking what everyone’s name is)
“Tengo Ongos” – Jeanie Sandolfini (spoken to many children, following the advice of our missionary, Andres, who told us that is how to say “you are beautiful” in Spanish. It actually means “I have fungus.”)
“Me llamo Alex Rodriguez” – Pastor Mike (his favorite opening line whenever he meets someone new).
“Me gusta Presidente” – Pastor Mike (loudly complimenting the hat someone was wearing on Tuesday that said “Presidente.” Presidente is a major beer company in the DR. “Me gusta” means “I like.”)
