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Monday November 3, 2008

Blogging the Dominican Republic

I’m writing this morning from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. As you know, my son and I are here with Compassion International to see how they serve God by serving this nation. From now until Thursday we will be touring the country and seeing Compassion’s work among its people. We will be busy all day and writing in the evenings, so, as a break from the usual routine around here, I’ll be posting later rather than earlier. In just a few minutes we’ll be meeting up with the rest of the team and, as I understand it, taking a look at one of Compassion’s Child Survival Programs. Stay tuned this evening and I’ll be sure to tell you all about it.

Comments (9) »

1. Jody Gates
November 3, 2008
8:27 AM

Would you be able to elaborate in your blog how you got involved in going on this trip, how old is your son, and how others might go on trips the same way. Or maybe you already did this and I missed it! Thanks, Jody

2. Dave Bissett
November 3, 2008
9:09 AM

Hey Tim, Have a wonderful (and safe) trip down there. Looking forward to reading your posts.

3. Mrs. J.D. Darr
November 3, 2008
11:25 AM

God bless you guys! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. :)

4. Shelly Quigg
November 3, 2008
1:14 PM

Do you sponsor children through Compassion?

5. krg
November 3, 2008
5:16 PM

I just read your son’s entries about this trip.
You must be so proud.

6. Lauren
November 3, 2008
5:57 PM

Have a great time down there. And tell more about it to us who have never traveled outside the United States, let alone any state farther south than Virginia. *grins*

God bless

7. Rich B.
November 3, 2008
6:21 PM

Tim,

I have been to the DR before. Believers of many stripes are doing much good there. May the Lord bless your labors! Did you know that the largest 1689 Confession church in the world is in Santo Domingo? Check it out: http://www.ibsj.org/

8. Rodney Olsen
November 3, 2008
7:36 PM

I was in the Dominican Republic back in April this year. Please say hello to Cristopher from Compassion and the rest of the team there for me.

9. mario Nouel
November 3, 2008
7:40 PM

God bless you.

I’m dominican, so if you have any question, feel free to contact me:

marioenouel(at)gmail(dot)com