CCC makes a big impact for God's Kingdom in the DR

When 90 people from one church step out and serve in the name of Jesus, whether it is in Nebraska, the Dominican Republic or anywhere else in the world, big things will happen.  It just goes to show that by ourselves, even though we can work hard, we have little impact compared to when we work together as the Body of Christ.

That is exactly how things played out when 90 High School students and adult leaders landed in the DR on June 8th.  Throughout the week, they ministered to more than 350 children through VBS, moved tons of block and dirt, mixed 1000's of pounds of concrete and mortar, participated in baseball ministry with over 40 youth, prayed with and for in the citizens in their homes in different communities and helped teach English in the Cafe'.

It is our hope that it is not only what they did that had a major impact, but what God is doing in each one of them.  If you know one of these students, please take time to ask them about their trip and how God is working in their lives through their experience in the DR. 

Please pray for a lasting impact both for the Dominican Church and for Christ Community Church.  We know that now everyone is back home safe and sound, but the challenges didn't stop once the plane left the DR.  Many had flight issues on the way back to Omaha.  Even though things like that are frustrating, we trust that the amazing events from the week will completely overshadow any of the negative things that happened.

Here are several pictures from the week.