update from Royce, fearless intern

I have had a lot of new experiences since arriving here, including but not limited to: eating food that I don't really like, traveling through the country alone, dealing with a Dominican mechanic in Spanish (that's something I never thought I'd do), and saying Bible verses in Creole. I have also been learning some Creole, as most of the kids speak both Spanish and Creole.

I have seen the Lord do a lot of cool things here!!! One day he provided us with a free ride after someone I was with prayed for one. I have also met a lot of people. Today I was talking with a guy, and I found out that he played drums and that turned into us having a Dominican jam session!!

The Lord has given me opportunities to minister to people as well. I think that just loving on these kids has been a big ministry, but also I have had the chance to lead worship a few times. Yesterday a group of guys was here helping and I led the worship and devotion time. The Lord is growing me in so many different ways!

There are a few things you can be praying for. I am trying to organize a "concert" for the kids that would happen before I leave. Pray that I would be able to trust the Lord with that and get the kids organized. I just started teaching a guitar class, praying the guys would learn and in turn be able to minister to others. And finally, that I would run the race set before me with endurance and with all my heart. Thank you so much for praying. I believe it is making a difference in the Dominican and for the Kingdom!