It has been a fantastic first few months of 2014. We have accomplished some of our goals for this year already (Sarah has started a small group with the GAP students), and we have made steps toward others.
One of the most exciting things so far
this year is watching Robersy’s baseball ministry grow. Last year Robersy had
about 40 boys (11yrs-16yrs) under his coaching and Bible teaching each week.
That number has grown to about 70 in the last few months. As well as training
them and developing their baseball skills, they are receiving the Word every
week and many have come to Christ.
Not only this, but a requirement to be
on the team is that the boys must attend a Bible-believing church. Many of the
boys have chosen to attend church with us, so it is a blessing to sit with them
and worship with them too. Of course, being young boys in church, we say
“Shhhh!” a lot during the services, but my (Sarah) heart was filled with joy this
past Sunday hearing the boys sing with all of their soul! It was loud and not
at all in tune, but I could imagine the smile on our Savior’s face hearing His
children praising Him! Sweet blessings.
On the 27th of February we had the
opportunity to leave our neck of the woods and serve in another part of the
Dominican called Moca. Over two days we able to assist in Bible programs
at a local youth club, visit homes, hold a service in a neighborhood with no
church and share God’s Word in two different schools. All a part in fulfilling
the Great Commission!
While
I was visiting my mom and sisters in New Jersey, the Lily House held a
conference for women currently working as prostitutes. 15 women came from Boca
Chica (where we live)! Hearts are tender and there is work to be done. Pray as
I continue to seek an opportunity to begin a Bible Study for these women. Pray
specifically that God would reveal a location and time to meet with these
women. The harvest is ready!
All
in all, God is doing some pretty amazing things in and through us. We are
humbled daily at the fact that God has chosen to use us here in the Dominican
Republic. May we stay faithful in our walk with Him!
Prayer and praises:
- New
monthly and one-time supporters needed!
- Please visit... https://scoresponsor.org/missionaries-staff/shop/lara-robersy-sarah/ to donate to our ministry.
- Currently we are still living off of Sarah’s “single missionary” support. Our support is not sufficient for two adults. Pray that we can raise our monthly support.
- New
responsibilities in our church.
- At
the end of last year we are asked to be part of the leadership team.
After much prayer we have decided to step up to the plate. Pray that we,
along with the rest of the leadership team, lead our church well!
- Sarah has also agreed to help with the church finances.
- Possible
mission trip to Panama.
- April
21st - 28th a group of missionaries / church
members will travel to Panama to serve with a local Pastor.
- Total
cost of the trip will be just over $1,000 each.
coming up...
On April 6th
Robersy and I will celebrate ONE YEAR of marriage. We can hardly believe how
fast the time has flown, but we are so blessed by the family, friends and
supporters who have encouraged us along the way. Thank you for the prayers as
we continue to serve Christ TOGETHER for His name sake!
Our Prayer for You:
Philippians
1:27
“Only let your
manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and
see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one
spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel”
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