God loves.

I think that has been a theme so far. God loves the DR. God loves us. No matter what, God loves.

God has been rocking us the past few days (in a good way). We have done 2 extremely hot, intense, and crazy VBS days. The kids are doing so well! They are jumping right in and loving kids like crazy! This group has so much excitement that follows them... in the bus, in the rooms, eating dinner, and all that definitely flows into VBS as well. So proud of them.

This team has blown us leaders away so far. They are unified. There has been no drama. They have bonded as a group with Dominicans (already getting Pastor Quena to do crazy dance moves on the first day and laugh a lot). They are so flexible (despite the difficult living conditions... water in rooms, no showers at times, wet beds from leaking AC, AC that often doesn't work and when it does it's under 40 degrees, etc). They care so much about each other. But because of this, the enemy is going to be trying to break this apart. Be praying for that.

We had a amazing moment of brokneness as a team for debrief last night. Super vulnerable with each other. Lots of prayer. God is good!

More to come later, but sorry for short posts but internet has been shaky.

Thanks for all your prayers and comments. I will try to read some to team.

If you are parents, you would be so proud of your kids. They are rocking it!

-Kory

We are here!

We made it! Flights went smoothly. Some kids slept on bus, plane, and bus again... while others still are going on no sleep. We are at Pastor Quena's right now eating a FEAST! Good thing because the kids were hungry. We will be heading back to the hotel soon to get some much needed sleep. Just wanted to send a quick update to say we are here all safe and sound.

Please be praying for strong rest tonight! Tomorrow will be a prep day, but will be packed full as well. It is a crucial day to prepare the students for the week of ministry.

Thanks for all your prayers and support. We will keep you posted.

-Kory

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IMPACT DR 2011 - Here we come!

Hello parents, friends, family, and prayer warriors! This is the blog you will be following over the course of the next couple of weeks to stay tuned with what is happening with the IMPACT team! We are so excited about this group of 20 students who have worked so hard since January to prepare for this trip. Please be praying in the following ways:

-PRAY for divine appointments with the Dominican people
-PRAY for health and physical endurance
-PRAY for VBS-energy, enthusiasm, and a connection with the kids in hopes to plant seeds
-PRAY for dramas and testimonies-allow our stories to relate to their stories
-PRAY that we offer encouragement to the leaders that have been there before us and will stay there after us
-PRAY against the the enemy's schemes
-PRAY for wisdom and discernment by leaders
-PRAY for ready, open, willing hearts from students
-PRAY for debrief time

Please be in prayer and allow the Spirit to lead you to pray for us. Please intercede on our behalf.

Expect more to come on this blog later!

-Kory