Dominican and Haiti Updates

"Train a child in the way he should go, and when
he is old he will not turn from it." - Proverbs 22:6

I want to introduce you to a man who is training children on a daily basis so that when they grow into men, they will be leaders in their families, communities, churches and on the field. Jose Luis is the leader of our baseball ministry here in the Dominican Republic. He was on the brink of making it to the big leagues, but "just couldn't catch a break" (as he puts it). The dream of every boy growing up in the D.R. is to one day play in the MLB (major league baseball). For Jose Luis, when his heart and his life changed after meeting Jesus, his dream changed as well. Every day he practices baseball with kids of all ages from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. He leads them in devotions, drills and coaches them in games. He is a man of God helping the young men of this country chase their dream.......the right way. Because of Jose Luis's testimony, his players know that baseball is a platform, not a way of life. Jose Luis is living his dream now; preaching, teaching and loving the kids who are in his life. The picture above describes him perfectly. He has his arms around these kids as he teaches them to allow God to guide them and he's training them to become Fishers of Men.

We praise God every day that He has allowed us to work with someone like Jose Luis. The purpose of G.O. Ministries is to get behind the work of the Dominicans and Haitians and support them. Supporting this man and working with him is easy because his heart is so pure. God is using Jose Luis, so please continue to pray for him.

Last week, we had the opportunity to see some fruit beared within the ministry. A group of 17 people from Kansas City Baptist Temple came down to put on a baseball clinic and play in a softball tournament at night. The group was outstanding as they brought so much energy. Their love for Jesus poured out of them and their love for the game of baseball was as strong as any baseball fan we've met. The clinic they held consisted of 60 kids from the surrounding area. After many chapels, teaching fundamentals, testing skills and playing games, every person involved in the camp left with a heart filled with joy. Many kids came forward during an altar call seeking to know more about Jesus. This is where the bearing of fruit began.



The kids in the camp came both from the school where our friend Pedro works and from the group that Jose Luis works with every day. We've never had a camp where kids were so cooperative and solid. God gave us a glimpse of what He is doing through Pedro and Jose Luis. These kids are responding to what they are teaching. Praise God for their patience and extraordinary big hearts.

When the camp ended, we gathered with the kids and went to their homes to evangelize. We split up into groups and visited with their parents so we could inform them of what we taught their kids all week. Everyone was so inviting and many of them were seeking Jesus as well. We then had an awards ceremony where 59 of the 60 kids showed up along with some parents (which is unusual here). The top of our dormitory was packed. Once again, God brought the people and delivered a message through us. We are now starting a Bible study with these kids on Thursday nights. Please pray that this will be a God-led study and these kids will be encouraged in their journey.

We are beside ourselves with what God is doing down here with sports ministry. Every day He opens a new door and allows us to take a peak at what He's working on. We ask that you pray that it continues. We're finally getting to the heart of our mission...discipleship. Thank you for allowing us to get here. You will continue to be updated on what our (yours and ours) ministry is doing.

"All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God's grace in all it's truth." - Colossians 1:6

Other Prayer Requests:

• There is a group from Indiana working in Haiti right now. Pray for protection and production.
• Pray for the groups that are preparing to come, that they will allow God to just use them.
• Pray for our staff as ministry opportunities are arising every day.

We love you guys and we love sharing this part of the world with you. Please keep in touch. Enjoy the pictures below.

Dios les bendiga

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Will and Audrey

Kansas City Baptist Temple

G.O. Missionaries watching softball Softball tournament trophy ceremony