compassion asks us

Compassion Asks Us…

photo credit: Jackie Streng “Compassion asks us to go where it hurts, to enter into the places of pain, to share in brokenness, fear, confusion, and anguish. Compassion challenges us to cry out with those in misery, to mourn with those who are lonely, to weep with those in tears. Compassion requires us to be weak with the weak, vulnerable with the vulnerable, and powerless …

“Everything” in the DR

This time here in the Dominican has been such an amazing time. I never knew how much of an eye opener it would be for me. Saturday, we walked around the streets inviting people to come join us for a service (which is more like a party) outside of the church. It was a blast! The party started off with …

I’m Being Transformed

by Kerstin, Access participant This has been a life transforming trip for me already. It is still changing me constantly. From day one, I’ve met inspiring people, but most importantly, I met God. Being here in the Dominican Republic has been sort of a cultural shock for me. The people here are so nice, so friendly and so open. Their …

Here and Now

by Albert, Access participant What I have seen today I will carry with me forever. We went to the village of Guerra. It was unlike anything I have ever experienced. The houses were very small compared to what we have in America. Most of them had tin or metal roofs. There were little clusters of houses and then we walked …

Access team arrived in DR!

The Access team arrived safe and sound in the Dominican Republic. We’re looking forward to an update coming from them soon. Thanks for praying for the team! (for more blog posts by the Access team, click the “Access” category to the right, or the Access link at the bottom of this post)

Bienvenidos a la Dominicana!

After a long day of travel we made it to the DR. Everyone is healthy and having a great time. And one thing we have learned – when the Dominicans say it’s hot… it’s hot! We’re looking forward to the next 10 days of working with impoverished kids and reaching out to people in the streets of Santo Domingo.