Another note from 5B - Mrs. Richards's class

We watched the rest of the pictures. Wow! We know God used each one of you on your trip. We wish we could hear every one of your stories. We talked about how many of the students in fifth grade look forward to going on the exact trip when they are seniors.  Thanks again for serving our Lord!

 

Mrs. Richards's 5th grade class

Photos to share?

Anyone else have photos they would like to share? We'd be glad to put more photo albums and slide shows together if you have some.

On the sidebar, go to the 'Contact Us' section and click on the 'Contact Administrator' link to send an email. We'll get in touch with you to arrange a convenient way to get your photos up on the blog.

Thanks!

A big thank you to Joe and Jon for all their work on the blog. Guys -- thanks for taking time out of your class trip to share your adventure with the rest of us!

The photos are fabulous!  Thank you for making them accessible to us all!  God bless the TCS class of 2005!

- From a parent who is praying for you all.

New photo albums and slide shows available

New photo albums and slide shows from Wednesday and Thursday are available. Click on any of the links below:

Catalina Island (photo album, slide show)
Pastor Victor's school (photo album, slide show)
El Seibo construction crew (photo album, slide show)
Life in the DR (photo album, slide show)

These will be available on the side bar shortly as well.

** - If you were having trouble with the slide show links, they've been repaired.

On the way to Catalina Island

Enjoying free time at the resort.

He does it all - construction guy and computer genius!

Construction on the dorm at El Seibo

A happy work crew at Pastor Victor's school.

At Pastor Victor's school on Wednesday.

Players of the Timothy/Dominican baseball game.

Thursday

We went to a village across from Casa de Campo to minister in there school. We made balloon animals, sang, and performed skits. Then we played with the children while some of the guys played baseball with the older Dominican guys. We then went to a restaurant for dinner and then handed out tracts while performing a mini concert in the square in La Romana. Later we went to Alto de Chavon (which is a replica of a Roman city). We had devotions and sang in the ampitheatre.

The Timothy Project. Building the frame.

Wednesday

The group split again, one section going to the La Romana School, the sister school to Timothy, and the other to the Timothy Project. The people at the school painted rooms, game court, and parking lot lines. The band also played and the drama team performed. Those at the contruction site were able to finish roughly half of the work. On friday freetime can optionaly be given up to finish the construction.

The beach at Catalina Island

Tuesday

In the morning we packed our bags and moved from the Score hotel to Casa de Campo. Then we went to Catalina Island where we snorkeled and spent the day o the beach relaxing. Then returned to Casa de Campo.

Monday

We woke up early and left for one of the schools in a sugar cane village. There we gave out candy and balloon animals. The band played and the drama team performed skits. We later went to a children's hospital and then to the Dominican American Center. The band performed a small concert and the drama team also perormed some skits. We then split in to groups to speak to the students in their english classes.

Sunday

The class split into two groups to attend "local" churches. The first group went to Jair's church and the second to Manny's, one of Jair's disciples. We played with the children and some of us gave testimonies during the service.

Jessica -

Hi Jess!!
I know it's already Friday, but we all wanted you to know that we miss you
and hope you're having a great time! Take lots of pictures so we can see
everything. Haley says hi too - she's been kicking a lot lately
Love You!
Jen, Mom. Jeff, Kim, Miles, and Jeremy

Reggie

We missed you so much the house is so quiet without you. Marc can't wait to see you so you can pick him up and throw him in the air and shake him upside down. We are praying for you. I pray Luke 22:31-32 everytime I think of you. "Simon,(Regie) Simon!(Regie) Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren. I love you Mom. Remember His LOVE is greater then mine. See you Sunday I am leaving for Women's retreat with Michele another miracle of God.
Bonjour to Rickie.
MOM.

Friday

"Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.
But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it – he will be blessed in what he does.” (James 1:23-25)

Although today's schedule is light with plenty of open time, the evening’s time on the beach may be the most important part of the week for your senior. This is their time to think through and discuss all that they’ve been seeing and learning, everything that God’s been trying to show them, the convictions that God has been laying on their hearts. If you can, plan to stop and pray with your family for your senior during this time. Call someone and pray with them. Or even get together with another family and pray together.

- Pray for open hearts ready to listen intently to God’s word.
- Pray for understanding and acceptance of what God has been teaching them.
- Pray for decisions and commitments that may be made tonight, especially that they will be remembered and honored after the return to the US.

Also, pray for the team that has chosen to return to the Timothy Project to complete the dorm this morning. Pray for their safety. Pray for them to know the joy that comes from using their gifts and abilities in the way that God intended for them.

Jason

Jason

Jay- We're praying for all of you and the Lord's work in the DR.  Walk with the Lord and He will do exceedingly abundantly more than you can ask or imagine. 

 

love you & miss you,

Dad & Mom 

 

 

JJIV

JJIV,

come back with souvenirs
don't be a fancypants
-ryu

JJIV

Hello JJIV,

We miss you and hope you're having fun. Ryu and Xeo said play with the animals and bring back a wooden deer statue:)God Bless You an be Safe.

Love,
Mom and Dad

Dave

Hey Dave!

We really miss you, it's so quiet here when you're not around LOL.  Oh well, I guess God is just getting us ready for next year :(

 

We've been praying for you every day, and we can't wait to hear how God has been using you this week.  Mom sends a hug, and Dad sends one too.  Ben and Mark would send one too, but it's not cool :)

 

Have fun!  We'll see you on Saturday.

 

With all our love,

Dad, Mom, Ben & Mark

We're Proud of you Reg!!

Reginald,

 

We look forward to beautiful pictures and the wonderful ministry work you’re doing there.  See you when you return!

 

Cuz, Ginger

 

 

hi johnathan

Hey Johnathan-

 

We miss you. Pray for you constantly. Look forward to hearing of the blessings of this trip. Thank all the leaders - give hugs and handshakes all around. Max misses you too. Oh yeah, by the way - you won't recognize your room! (JK!)

 

Love you, GBY, Mom

 

 

Sonam

I am praying for you!!  God uses everything for His glory!!!

Love you

Aunt J.  Ü

Rachel C.

Been thinking of you and praying for you and all the seniors.  I know that God is using you mightily to accomplish His desires in the Dominican.  Know that He is with you wherever you go.  The strong right arm of the Lord upholds you, for He loves you!  Looking forward to your return.

Your staff prayer partner

 

Greetings from Home- Katiebird

Hi sweetheart- Hope you're having fun.  We miss you so much.  I'm sure time is just flying by.  Can wait to see you and hear all about your trip.

 

Uncle John and the kids all say hello.

 

Love Aunt G-

 

Seniors – Especially Ricky and Dave!

 

It’s Thursday already here and we’re still praying for you.  I know that you have been busy all week, and probably haven’t missed us much, but we have missed you.  Hope all is well.  We’re praying that your time at Boca de Chavon is effective today.  Also hope that the construction went well yesterday.  I can’t wait to see the pictures!!  (Hope Mr. Barr is surviving!!!!)

 

God Bless you all.  See you on Saturday!

 

Mr. and Mrs. McCaulley

Thursday

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.  But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matt. 6:19-21)

 

This morning the seniors will minister in the village of Boca de Chavon.  Although it’s only a few minutes away from the resort where the seniors are staying, it’s a world away when it comes to living conditions.  Casa de Campo is a resort for the affluent and mobile; Boca de Chavon is a poor fishing village built of cinder block, tin sheeting, and castoff wood.  You can look across the lagoon from Boca in the direction of Casa de Campo and see a shoreline dotted with expensive homes.  The contrast could not be more striking.

 

Pray that the seniors will examine their hearts today and decide what they treasure.

 

Dear Joey,

 

The pictures are great.  Hope you're having as much fun as the pictures indicate.

We pray for you daily along with all the seniors and staff.  We miss you around here.

Mandy says school isn't the same without all the seniors and she misses them, especially you.

Have a safe trip back.  Trust the Lord is doing a mighty work in your class and the DR.

Love, Mom, John, Mandy, Josh, Megs

Chrystal

 

Hope everyone is having a Great & Godly Day.  

These verses are for everyone - Enjoy looking them up & sharing. 

  1Thes. 5:17-18; Jam.1:5; Prov. 3:5-6; 2 Pet. 1:5-8; Ps.121:7 & 8; Jude 24-25. 

      We miss you. Noah keeps calling.  Love & Prayers,   In Jesus' Name 

         Mom, Dad, Sis, Mom M., Auntie...and the list goes on

A (little) bit of news

Thanks again to everyone who's joined in on our experiment with this blog. We hope you are enjoying this as much as we are.

You've probably noticed lately that all of the messages have been coming from the home front and that it has been quiet on the Dominican front. Some of us are going through photo withdrawal at this point.

There's nothing wrong, other than technology. It seems that the move to Casa de Campo did, in fact, cut our seniors off from their internet access. While this was expected, we had hoped to be able to work around it. There are still a few options being explored for posting some news for you, although it may not be possible to share photos until they return. But, less time on the internet probably means more time with classmates, God, and the mission field - a very good tradeoff. We may just need to be patient for our pictures.

In the mean time:

- Please do keep sharing your words of encouragement with the seniors. The blog will stay up and running after their return, so they will get a chance to catch up after they return.

- If your favorite senior returns with photos that haven't made it onto the blog yet, contact me. Use the 'Contact weblog administrator' link over on the right side of the page. We'll make arrangements to share your photos with the TCS family.

Also, we got a report from the construction crew that went to the site of the new Timothy Project being developed outside of El Seibo. In just a half day's work, the crew was framed the walls and ceiling of the first dorm to be added to the facilities, completed half of the roof, and put up half the sheathing on the walls. The team has decided to return to the job site during their free time Friday morning to complete the work.

If we get news from the team that went to Pastor Victor's school this morning, we'll share that news tomorrow.

Some of you may have received calls and news from your seniors who took advantage of the calling cards that are available down there. If you have news you'd like to pass along, why not post the news using the 'Comments' button at the bottom of this message? Use the 'anonymous' option if you don't have a personal Blogger account.

matt

Dear Matt,

Things have been quiet around here the past few days.  I know you are blessing people down there and being blessed by them.  Have fun and stay safe.  We miss you!  

Love, Mom, Dad, Jared and Colin 

Chrystal

Hi!

Hope everyone is having a Great & Godly Day. 1Thes. 5:17-18; James 1:5;
Proverbs 3:5-6; 2 Peter 1:5-8; Ps.121:7 & 8; Jude 24-25. We miss you. Noah keeps calling. Love & Prayers, In Jesus' Name Mom, Dad, Sis., Mom M., Auntie...and the list goes on.

Hi Julie, Kristin,Sarah,and Stephanie

HOW ARE THE FAB 4?
MISS YOU GUYS..
JULIE , I WAS FELLOWSHIPPING WITH ALL THE PHOTOS IN YOUR ROOM TODAY....
AS I CLEANED IT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM... OH BOY.. HA
SHAMPOOED THE RUG AND EVERYTHING,
YOU KNOW ME AND CLEANING

DAD AND I AND SNIFFLESS MISS YU MUCH
SEE YA SATURDAY

YOUR BED IS WAITING FOR YOU, AAAHHHHH
LOVE MOM AND DAD

Lil D Y

Ahoy, I'm blogging! I'm a blogger!

Praying for everyone. Miss you very much. It is so quiet around here!

Make the most of the time. Praying you will have an impact and that you too will be impacted to grow in the Lord.

We love you.

(Dan goes to bed every night crying that he's not there with you.)

Love,
Dad, Mom and Dan

Reggie

Hey,

We just wanted to send you a little note. We are praying for you and your class that the Lord will do great things over in DR. I hope as is well and that you all return home safely. We love you very much.

Love,

Mom, Dad, and Rachele

Jer. 29:11

Hey Gabe

Hey Gabe,

I ,personally,must confess that I wish I could be down there with you guys having an awesome time down there, doing ministry and helping kids "smile" The school isn't the same without the seniors-home is too quiet. As a matter of fact this morning I missed you so much I couldn't bear it and played "Come Fly with Me"-that's right Frankie himself. You are in our prayers and we can't wait for you to come back with all your stories!

- Te quiero mucho

Andre

ps: tell Ricky to behave

 

 

Dave & Rachel

Hi Guys,

We miss all you both (but especially Bethany)! We are praying that God is using you mightily and giving you wonderful opportunities to share the love and grace of Jesus with the Dominican people.

We love you,
Mom, Dad, Steve & Beth :-)

Thinking of You

Dear TCS Seniors,
I'm thrilled that you have this opportunity to be in the D.R. and to
encounter so much that will allow you to learn and grow in marvelous
ways! May you embrace each new experience with an open and willing
heart, not only to give of God's love but also to receive all that He
desires to teach you. What a privilege to serve in this way. I enjoyed
your slide show, and I only wish that I could be there, too!! The middle
school students and I are praying for you.
In His love,
Miss Gergulas
"For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those
whose hearts are fully committed to Him." ~ 2 Chron.16:9

Hi Gabe!

Hola hijo! It was great to hear your voice today in the TCS update hotline,what a treat! We are praying for all of you.We love you and miss you, Mom, Dad and Andrea

Hey Nathan!

Hi Nathan! We love looking at the pics so far, and are glad that you
are having an awesome time! We pray that God will be putting in your
heart His heart for the people you see and serve! We love you,
Melissa...and family =)

STEPHANIE D.

Hi Steph!
We miss you so much and pray for you and your class daily. Buy another phone card and update us on how the trip is going!
I can just imagine how red you must be by now. The weather looks great!
Love,
Mom & Dad

Note to Jessie

Jessie Dear: We miss you and love you.  We pray you are having a wonderful time. We are praying according to the itinerary.  Enjoy every opportunity of the whole trip.  We pray the Lord blesses you and your classmates and those to whom you minister.  We pray for an open door for the gospel and the Lord’s love. Looking forward to seeing you and hearing all about the trip. Take lots of pictures, stay safe and remember – no nuts. Loving you - Mom, Dad, Les, Dave, Holly.

Larry M.

Hope you are having a wonderful time!  Rocco insists on it!

 

Take lots of pictures.

 

Call your mom ;)

 

 

Sonam, Sarah and Kate

I miss you girls-- its strange around here!
I am praying that you are really letting the Lord teach you this week! Open your hearts to Him.
Take lots of pictures!

Love,
Miss R  (Aunt J.)  Ü

PS Melissa misses you very much

For Mrs. B (Mom)

We missed you at lunch today! Hope you are safe and having fun.
Make sure Sonam behaves Ü. We miss you alot!!

Love,
Elizabeth and Annie

From Mrs. Richards's Fifth Grade Class

Hi seniors!

 

The pictures are great! We miss Julie and Nyrie's help in the classroom, but are happy that they are both there blessing others on behalf of Timothy Christian School and our God! We are very proud of you both and the rest of the people there. We are praying for your health, safety and effectiveness. See you when you come back!

 

Mrs. Richards

 

(The class was quite intigued with the insects.)

Wednesday

“You are the light of the world.” (Matt. 5:14a)

“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matt. 5:16)

 

Today the seniors head out for another busy day of ministry, with many of them involved in construction at the new SCORE Int’l facility in El Seibo or at Pastor Victor’s school, while others hold chapels in the school.  Pray for their safety in the construction work.  Pray for their eyes to be opened to the needs of the world we live in.  Pray for them to serve the Lord today in a way that glorifies our Heavenly Father.

We are praying for you

Jaison D. & classmates:

 

This is an amazing journey that you are taking. God is giving you full cover and your good deeds will not go unoticed. We pray for you every day but most of all we pray for those that you are there to help.

 

may God continue to bless and keep you. we miss you.

 

Love,

 

Mom D., dad, shawn and

Isaiah

Voicemail updates

Don't forget to check in on x512 at the school for voicemail updates from the seniors about their trip. Gabe has recorded a message for you about Monday's full day of ministry.

Melinda & Seniors

Great shots Melinda!  It's not making it any easier not being there.  You are in great Hands!  Don't fight over the rooms at Casa de Campo.  Did you listen about the sun screen at Catalina?  Tell Jair, Mely, Manny, Pastor Victor, Ricardo, and Alex I said hi.  How are your mom and dad in the DR doing (Don & Janis)?  We are praying for you to hear God's  crystal clear voice.  Speak to God at the beach on Friday night.  Miss you all very much!

 

Love Dad

Hi Kerrie - Its Tuesday and I miss you.  We were so happy to talk to you on Sunday. Its 10PM and I cant sleep.

I hope you guys are having a great time.  You know me checking the site everyday to see you...

Thinking of you and love you and big hello to everyone!

See you Saturday!!!

Love,

Mom

 

A gentle reminder

Thanks so much to everyone who's been keeping track of what the seniors have been up to and sharing their words of encouragement!

Please be careful to use only first names or initials when you send your greetings; thanks!

-- Admin

Hi Julie!!

Hey Julie,
I thought I would see if you get this....hope you are having a wonderful time!! How cool that we can see on the website what you're up to each day! Mom called and told me that you arrived safely...Well, just wanted to say hi....talk to you soon!
Love you,
Nancy & Mike

Larry M.

Miss you, Larry Love Mom

For Suzanne and Jessica L.

What's up my wizzer!!!! (Jess) ... Suzanne i saw the picture with the beetle on your face, your crazy! I hope you guys are having sooo much fun in the Dominican! I miss you both so much and I can't wait until you come back! I am praying for you and I know God is going to do something great down there. I love you guys!!! Oh and my parents say hi and they miss you :)

Love, Sara

(no subject)

Thomas and Melinda,

 

We miss you both very much! We love the pics and tell Thomas to roll down his sleeves (from Danielle lol)! We love you both very much and we're praying for you guys!  In two hours we'll be home and can't wait to see you guys when you get back!  Love your older, wiser, and beautiful respective sisters!

 

Love, Danielle and Megan

For julie and Sarah

I miss u guys a lot.  Schools boring w/o seeing u guys.  hope ur having fun.  love you guys so much come back soon and well.

Melissa

Hey seniors!

Isn't it great when people are open to hearing the truth! Their hearing has not been deadened by materialism. My prayer is that you all stay well and become excited about sharing your faith.  Have you noticed that the students at school don't have books?  Have you noticed that they don't have paper?  Think of how that limits the teacher and what she can teach.  Also think about how you can be instrumental  in bringing these people what they need.  May God bless every ministry moment! 

Love in Christ, Mrs. Patterson

Seniors

Seniors--

I pray that you use this week to meditate on God's purpose for your life-- to love and to serve Him .

Make this your prayer--

Open my eyes so I can see,
The wonderful things that You do.
Open my heart up more and more,
And make me wholly devoted to You.

He has blessed you with so much-- HE IS ALL YOU NEED!!

Love, Miss Ramunda  Ü

Praying for you

Hi Seniors,

Just wanted to let you know that we are praying for you. We hope you are having a great time. God Bless!

Love,

Mr. and Mrs. McCaulley

---

Tuesday

"For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose." (Phil. 2:13)

Today's activities center around fun, with a snorkeling adventure and the move to the resort area. Continue to pray that God's purposes will be evident to the seniors, and that they will allow His will to become their will and their actions.

With the move out of SCORE's ministry center, we expect the seniors to have less access to the internet. Pictures may be less available, but we'll share any that are received.



Columbus described the D.R. as "the most beautiful land humans had ever set their eyes upon".