Our second feeding in La Lanza and some other Bateys

Yesterday, the Lord allowed us to feed some more children and adults.  First we went up to La Lanza, where we were able to feed around 60 children and women.  Then we went to the Batey that we visited last week and feed close to 20 men, women and children.  Lastly, on our way home we stopped by a Batey that is near the Truel's house.  There we feed another 20 men, women and children.  I thank the Lord that he has allowed us to help these people with food. 

Food is not the only need though, while helping to feed these people physically, there is still a greater need spiritually.  Many are content to receive the physical bread, but hesitate or even turn from the spiritual bread found in God's word.  I'm reminded of the scripture in John 6:26 "Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled."  Please pray that the Lord will give an open door spiritually to these people.  The devil has blinded their eyes and it is only by the word and Word of God that they can be opened to the truth.  "In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them." 2 Corinthians 4:4

I realized more than ever yesterday, that I need to spend more time in prayer and in God's word.  This place, just like others in the world, is the devils stronghold and he desires that none should be taken from or out of his dark kingdom.  "And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting." Mark 9:29.  Again, please pray with us that we would have wisdom, understanding, and the knowledge that comes from God when it comes to doing His work here in the Dominican Republic and any work the Lord may allow us to do in Haiti in the future. 

If any of you have a specific prayer request or would like us to pray for you, please let us know and I will do my best to pray for you, as you have prayed for us.  Thank you again, for helping us and supporting us as we try to be a help and bring the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ to the men, women and children of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Below are a few pictures from yesterday:

My wife with Sister Jennifer preparing to hand out the food.

Some children at the picnic table.

My daughter Eliana with her friend Charity Truel.

My wife with a little Haitian baby.

Getting the food ready at one of the Bateys.

Brother Darren preaching.