Grace Christian (NC) Basketball - Tuesday
We began the day with a visit to the Santo Domingo “Straw Market,” a variety of shops. I’m sure your children were good stewards and bought only special gifts for loved ones which were acquired at “cheapy cheapy prices!” We then had one of the most moving, yet troubling experiences. We visited a disability orphanage, [...]
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Grace Christian (NC) Basketball - Monday
After a delicious breakfast of eggs, we traveled to Santo Domingo to play early morning games against a club team, “Mauricio Baez.” Our group is guided by Giovanny, a Dominican basketball icon who became a Christian after a SCORE basketball game eight years ago. He played for the Dominican National Team until retiring recently. He [...]
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Grace Christian Basketball - Sunday
Everyone seemed to get a good night’s rest. We had breakfast of cereal, toast and delicious fresh fruit–pineapple, watermelon and cantelope. The coffee is also quite good. We left for our 45 minute bus ride to church at 9:15. It was a wonderful service with many young people. In addition to many songs (including “Sunshine [...]
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Grace Christian Basketball - Saturday
Whenever missions are involved, challenges abound. Ashley Clark almost missed the trip by having the wrong passport. Our entire team divided into groups and prayed. God graciously answered by her passport being retrieved in a timely manner. Also, Coach Green and family had carefully acquired and packed a variety of items for missions in DR. Unfortunately, [...]
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