DR 2016 - Sunday, July 10

On Sunday July 10th, we arrived at the guest house. We started with an exaggerated but necessary orientation program, and ate lunch after a prayer. We later went to the barrios, or the surrounding neighborhood, and had an eye opening experience by witnessing how much fun these young children could have using just their surroundings. After dinner, we went to a Dominican church service like no other service I have ever been a part of. They had a talented band that played what could best be described as Christian Rock with a Hispanic twist. They sung in Spanish, but were kind enough to put the words on the screen in English for us. The service was up-beat and welcoming to everyone regardless of our inability to communicate. The barrios and the service were an intense and humbling experience for all. -Joe Boxley