Posted on Apr 30, 2009
Over the course of this week we have had a chance to tour schools, churches, and medical clinics. We have meet numerous clergy and faithful parishioners. On our visits our communication officer asked us to take lots of pictures as well as film some of our visit. I was in charge of the filming which was a lot of fun. As our week has come to an end I decided to ask and film each person answering this question "what would be three words you would use to describe your experience in the Dominican Republic?" It was easy for me to ask the question but now it is my turn to answer the question. With the week still fresh in my mind I have come to the conclusion that my DR experience would be characterized with the words inspiring, grasping, and potential. To learn more about how these words apply to my experience in the DR, come to Church this Sunday where my intent is to expound upon these words in my sermon.
Posted on Apr 28, 2009
Our first full day is in the books and I emphasize full. Yesterday afternoon we arrived in Santo Domingo around 2pm then traveled to San Pedro where we had our preliminary meetings. After a nights rest we ate breakfast and started on a tour of schools, medical clinics, and Churches that did not end until 4pm. We then checked into our hotel in Santo Domingo and stayed just long enough to clean-up for Dinner with the Bishop of the Dominican Republic. It is now 10pm and we just got back to our rooms.
Although the day was very busy it was great to see the energy and enthusiasm of the ministry taking place here. Visiting the schools were especially my favorite where the children were very receptive of our group.
I will try and post more tomorrow but I am just too tired tonight.
Posted on Apr 21, 2009
Since my last post Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Day have come and gone. I have been busy this week preparing for Youth Sunday (April 26) while also preparing to leave that same Sunday afternoon for the Dominican Republic. I will return on Friday May 1. A few months ago Bishop Daniel asked me along with a few others to join him on a trip to the Dominican Republic. The purpose of the trip is to explore the possibility of having a companion relationship with the Diocese of the Dominican Republic. While there we will tour Episcopal medical clinics, schools, and churches. I will attempt to blog while in the Dominican Republic. Below is a sampling of our itinerary:
Tuesday – April 28
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:15 a.m. Buen Pastor
8:50 a.m. Lv. Buen Pastor
9:00 a.m. Clínica Esperanza
9:40 a.m. Lv Clinic
10:15 a.m. Santa Cruz – Santa Fe
11:10 a.m. Lv. Santa Cruz
11:30 a.m. Visit San Gabriel – Consuelo
12:00 noon Lv. Consuelo
1:15 p.m. Lunch at San Jose – Boca Chica
(Tour facilities after lunch)
2:45 p.m. Lv. San Jose
3:30 p.m. Arrive Hotel Mercure – Santo Domingo
7:00 p.m. Dinner at Bishop Holguin’s home