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Los Algodones, Dominican Republic
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Welcome
In January of 2007 Sandy and I had the privilege of
taking part in a short term mission trip to the
Dominican Republic with a group of 10 sponsored by
Runnymede Community Church.
Although the impact of the trip on the folks in the Dominican (D.R.) was
probably slight, the impact on Runnymede and those of us who
participated
was incredible. It was almost like an awakening.
Sandy and I were overwhelmed by the experience and
have been unable, or perhaps unwilling to let it
become just another memory tucked away with the
vacation photos. The unmet needs we saw broke our hearts
and we have been feeling a gentle, but quite insistent tug to
"Go Back and Do Something".
And so, after much prayer, introspection, discussion and sleepless
nights,
Sandy and I began putting together plans to return to the D.R. for one
year.
(Beginning in January '08)
We earnestly ask for your prayers and support for us, but even more so
for the needs of those in the Dominican Republic. There is not much we
can do in our own power -- only with God can we truly make a difference.
We go willing to take on whatever opportunity is
placed before us. Our own plans and skills feel woefully
inadequate and naive but we serve a God able to
overcome and to use even our shortcomings.
I thank God for your support, and rest in the knowledge
that we are covered and upheld by your prayers.
Sincerely
Dave and Sandy Chapman
taking part in a short term mission trip to the
Dominican Republic with a group of 10 sponsored by
Runnymede Community Church.
Although the impact of the trip on the folks in the Dominican (D.R.) was
probably slight, the impact on Runnymede and those of us who
participated
was incredible. It was almost like an awakening.
Sandy and I were overwhelmed by the experience and
have been unable, or perhaps unwilling to let it
become just another memory tucked away with the
vacation photos. The unmet needs we saw broke our hearts
and we have been feeling a gentle, but quite insistent tug to
"Go Back and Do Something".
And so, after much prayer, introspection, discussion and sleepless
nights,
Sandy and I began putting together plans to return to the D.R. for one
year.
(Beginning in January '08)
We earnestly ask for your prayers and support for us, but even more so
for the needs of those in the Dominican Republic. There is not much we
can do in our own power -- only with God can we truly make a difference.
We go willing to take on whatever opportunity is
placed before us. Our own plans and skills feel woefully
inadequate and naive but we serve a God able to
overcome and to use even our shortcomings.
I thank God for your support, and rest in the knowledge
that we are covered and upheld by your prayers.
Sincerely
Dave and Sandy Chapman
Blog Archive
About Us
- David S Chapman Global Worker with ServantsHeartDR
- Not in our own power -- only with Jesus Christ in us can we truly make a difference. Though we make our own plans and hone our skills, they are woefully inadequate and naive but we serve a God who uses our shortcomings. "My only boast, my only confidence, my only hope, is in Christ." Dave Chapman
Thanks to "The Technology Coach" for great IT support
Visit Storycity. They have been true friends and great encouragement and support.
Visit our "home" church
Visit "Servant's Heart Ministries" in Dominican Republic
Visit John & Jane Huizinga at "The James Experience"
Dominican Today
Financial Support
Sandy and Dave are partially funded by Runnymede Community Church.
If you would like to help financially we are authorized to accept donations for support through:
Runnymede Community Church, 60 Colbeck Street, Toronto, ON M6S 1T9.
Cheques or accompanying notes must be marked specifically for "Sandy and Dave in the D.R." and may be mailed; or given directly to Sandy or David. (Receipts for income tax purposes will be issued to your address if provided.)
Thank you for your prayers and support,
Sandy and Dave Chapman
If you would like to help financially we are authorized to accept donations for support through:
Runnymede Community Church, 60 Colbeck Street, Toronto, ON M6S 1T9.
Cheques or accompanying notes must be marked specifically for "Sandy and Dave in the D.R." and may be mailed; or given directly to Sandy or David. (Receipts for income tax purposes will be issued to your address if provided.)
Thank you for your prayers and support,
Sandy and Dave Chapman
1 comment:
David,
Your little house looks lovely. I've never seen it before. I check your blog constantly for news and look forward to hearing about your arrival and settling in. My thoughts and prayers are with you every single day. It is wonderful what you have taken on -- you are carrying on the family tradition of missionarying and I am so proud of you. Pray for Peter -- he is out living on the street, using again, so things are not any better for Mark and I here, but I get my mind and heart away from the bad stuff by thinking of what you and Sandy are doing. Pls let me know if you think there is anything i can do to help you.
Have a great Christmas, David and Sandy.
Love always from your sister Denyse
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