Every Day Ministries

What a week!

ryan — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:51:43 +0000

Packed into one week, the visiting team from New Life Church did a film night outreach, poured a church cement floor, ran a children’s program, put a tin roof on a church, played a baseball game in San Raphael, fine coated a church, went door-to-door visiting and praying with many, and preached in churches. The highlight of the week was to see so many come forward for prayer after the showing of the film, “The Climb”. Over three hundred attended, and over 20 came forward for Salvation and prayer for needs. Praise the Lord.

Spreading God’s Word

ryan — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00:31 +0000

Every Monday night, next to a slow, sluggish river filled with garbage the Circle of Prayer church has an outreach service in the community of Roberto Fermin. This past Monday, EDM had the privilege of preaching at this outreach. It was amazing to see how many young people showed up and stayed to hear the Word of God. Pray for this poor community that God will reach many of these young people who are searching for answers in the midst of the poverty and despair they see all around them.

Stuck in the mud

ryan — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:14:37 +0000

Visiting pastors is always a rewarding and productive time. The last few days of rain has also turned it into an adventure. For instance, after visiting pastor Donato in Helechal, we were heading back to the main road when we got stuck. Although someone offered us a tow, we decided to try and get out on our own. After a time of discussion and pushing we finally made it back to the main road with our shoes packed with mud, and our clothes spattered with mud. It sure spiced up our conversation as we drove to the next visit. Please continue to pray for our pastors. Although the Joy of the Lord is always evident, the needs of many of the pastors are great, and they also carry the often heavy load of the needs of their congregations and communities.

About a half an hour from Nagua

ryan — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:28:21 +0000

In a village about a half an hour from Nagua, we worshiped the King of Kings with a group of people in San Jose Rafael. We had visited with their Pastor on numerous occasions and now had the opportunity to bring the Word of God. Pastor Jim shared a powerful message about “love”–true love. True love being the kind based on 1 Corinthians 13…a love that is about what is best for the other person and not ourselves. He also shared about it would be the love of God in the people of the church that will bring people of the village to faith in Jesus. During the service the electricity went out and there were not any lights, but service continued without missing a beat! One man from the congregation came up front with a flashlight, another held up their cell phone while another person fired up the generator! They continued to pursue God. Afterward there was an incredible time of altar ministry as many people came forward to receive prayer for salvation of loved ones, prayer for God to fill them with His love, prayer for healing from disease— and God was glorified! What a beautiful evening in San Jose Rafael.

Another Day In The Dominican Republic

ryan — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:12:15 +0000

Today was a beautiful day in Nagua, no tropical storms, no hurricanes, only sunny and warm. We were to go out and look at our next church construction project in San Rafael. We started with getting some fuel and proceeded to have a mechanical breakdown. Vehicle troubles here happen often; but, here it is very common for someone to stop whatever they are doing and help you. Today a mechanic stopped and within a half-an-hour our vehicle was back on the road and headed to our destination. He did not want us to bless him with money, but rather it was his pleasure to help us. We met with the local pastor of San Rafael, who is in the beginning stages of her construction project and she told us all the details needed to complete her church. This pastor has such a gentle, God fearing spirit about her. We believe there has never been a missions organization that has worked in the area of San Rafael. The community is very ready to here the gospel of Jesus Christ. I do believe we have found our next team construction and outreach project. With God all things are possible.

Vision fulfilled

ryan — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:21:50 +0000

It was such a joy to be a part of the Thanksgiving service held in Sabaneta for the new church that was completed this summer for the Glory of God. The church was filled with people praising and worshipping God for His faithfulness. It seems like only a few months ago there was just an open field, but with the help of short term teams and the local community, the church was completed this summer. This past week, a team from Wisconsin applied the finishing touches to the church by painting the inside and the outside in preperation for the opening. The Pastor of the church, Pastor Nicolas, has a strong God-given vision for this community. Part of that vision was to have a church building in this community, as for many months they had been meeting in a home. It was exciting to see part of his vision fulfilled when the final coat of paint went on the building. Please continue to pray for Pastor Nicolas and his family as they minister in this community.

Teens impact communities of the DR

ryan — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:52:37 +0000

An enthusiastic, hardworking group of teens from Wisconsin has impacted the community of Frenito and Helechal in a mighty way. We had the privilege of being an instrumental part of completing the vision that God gave to Pastor Carlos of Frenito and Pastor Donato of Helechal. It has been amazing. Everyday this group showed up to devout their time and energy to finishing Pastor Carlos’ church. They helped finish the walls, floor and roof of the church. They gave of themselves in a very selfless way and touched the hearts of many in the community. Over a couple of days they visited the houses in the community and shared the good news of Jesus Christ’s love for us, they prayed for each household and witnessed the Lord’s hand of salvation and healing move amongst them. They held an outreach during the evening where they shared two powerful dramas that ministered to the hearts of the people. One exemplified how the things of this world can take us away from our relationship with Jesus Christ. The drama made it clear how addictions to things of this world can separate us from our Savior and that God has a better plan through Jesus Christ. We watched as the young man in the drama was set free and reunited with Jesus. The other drama was to the song “For God so loved the world” and it was amazing to see a drama enacted to the verse John 3:16. It reminded all of us what this life is all about. We are thankful for this group of young people who came to serve their Savior, Jesus Christ.

Opening Day

ryan — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:16:03 +0000

Saturday May 31st, EDM had the joy of being a part of the dedication service for the new church EDM, along with various teams and people from the local community, helped construct in La Jagua. The church was filled to capacity with many people having to stand outside. It was truly a night of praise and thanksgiving to God for His provision and fulfillment of the vision He had given Pastor Rosario two years ago. Filled with gratitude and thanksgiving, Pastor Rosario shared his testimony of God’s faithfulness to him, his family, and to the church in La Jagua. EDM, along with visiting pastors and church members, had a chance to share in song and testimony in this day of celebration and praise. Many thanks to all who helped to see this vision fulfilled.

Island of Peace

ryan — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:29:52 +0000

This week God answered prayer!! The elections for the Dominican Republic were held and President Leonel was re-elected for the third time. We spent the week gathering together each night to pray. We prayed for many things and spent time seeking His face and drinking in His presence. It was a time of refreshing and worship as well. We asked God to cover this island with peace as the campaign came to a close and a new president would be chosen. There has been times in this country when political clashes have brought violence. We have seen the crowds shouting and burning tires in the streets. The race was close between two parties and it was felt that if the vote was close or questioned there would be violence. So we prayed and watched. And God covered the island with peace!! Even the local coverage of the election noted the calm and peace that surrounded the voting and announcement of the results. It was the hand of God that moved and brought peace that can only come from Him. Thank you to those who joined us in prayer this week.

Delivery DR Style

ryan — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:47:01 +0000

EDM is in the process of planning a major pastor’s conference for the month of June. It will be a time for the pastors and their spouses to really seek the Lord. Part of the planning process is to get invitations out to all the pastors. Here in the Dominican Republic there isn’t UPS, Fed Ex, or postal service; you have to go out and hand deliver each invitation to each pastor. After three full days of phone calling and asking directions to each of the pastor’s home, all the invitations are out and each of the pastors are very excited about the upcoming event. Without the modern conveniences of a delivery service, it really gives inviting a personal touch. It not only gave us the chance to see where each pastor lives but also the opportunity to reconnect. Delivery D.R. style has its benefits. We thank the Lord for each day He gives us here in this beautiful country.