Dominican Republic

Mission Trip 2007

In 1991, Calvary established a relationship with Iglesia Nueva Vida or New Life Church located in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic.   This church has planted many churches in the surrounding communities of Jarabacoa.  Since 1991, Calvary has sent eight teams to help our Dominican brothers and sisters.  This summer, June 23-July 7, a group of 46 adults and teens will be traveling to the DR to minister again with Iglesia Nueva Vida.

Our trip will involve four different ministry opportunities.

Construction:  We hope to complete the small church that we started in Boma in 2005.  Plus, there are other jobs at the various church plants.

Children’s Bible Clubs:  We will be leading Bible clubs in four different locations.

Leadership training:  Pastor Dave Genberg will lead six sessions for the Dominican church leaders.

Gifts of Love:  Providing for the needs of our brothers and sisters.  In March, David Henry, Roy MaKosky and Pastor Todd Olson traveled to the DR.  While they were there, they asked what items we could collect and bring back to help in their ministries.  These are listed on the back side of this flyer.

Over the last eight trips, Calvary has sent almost 175 different adults and teenagers to the DR.  With each trip, the church has lived out Acts 2:44-45. 

All the believers were together and had everything in
common.  Selling their possessions and goods, they
gave to anyone as he had need.   (Acts 2:44-45)

Each member of the team will pack one large suitcase full of items to give to our Dominican brothers and sisters.  We invite you to help us again as we collect items for the DR.  

Would you consider helping us as we go to the DR?  You can help by: 

Praying for us as we prepare and go on this trip.

Donating some of the items listed on the back of this flyer.

Donating money to help us reach our goal of $65,000.

*Collection Sundays:  May 20 & 27, June 3 & 10*

*Dominican Republic Display in the church foyer*

 Dominican Republic Wish List

  Supplies for VBS & Church Ministries

Kids Scissors (25 pair)                                50 glue sticks

Crayons, Markers, Pencils                           Construction paper: 1000 sheets

Gallon ziplock bags (1 box)                                Yellow, tan, and brown                                                   

200 black color crayons                                               250 sheets each

250 sheets plain paper                                Glitter

Duct Tape                                                    Seed beads in primary colors

Yarn                                                            250 medium size safety pins

Batteries                                                      JESUS and other videos in Spanish

Stickers                                                       Playground balls (not inflated)

Balloons                                                       Felt Board Story Pieces

Bubbles (esp. with wands)                        Spanish tapes or books

Portable CD player                                      Coloring books

Chart Paper                                                 Patch kits for rubber balls

Colored chalk                                               Markers for transparencies

Note books                                                   Fingerpaints/watercolors

Junior sized soccer goal nets

250 pieces of paper cut into playing card or post card size

300 individually wrapped Lifesaver candies

Personal Items & Medicines

Clothing (all sizes, good, clean condition, spring - fall clothing)      

Shampoo, Soap                                           Deodorant

Band-aids/gauze & tape                              Ibuprofen & Tylenol (acetaminophen)

Antibiotics ointment                                     Antacid                

Sterile wipes                                               Children’s Tennis shoes

Please:  Only non-prescription medicines which could be administered without a doctor.   Also, please check expiration dates.  We cannot bring expired medicines into the country

School Uniforms for Students and Young Adults

Uniforms are required for school.  This is very important!

Khaki pants/skirts, Light blue dress shirts, Black shoes...ALL SIZES!!!

Special Items (contact David Henry if you can help)

Guitar                                                           Optical projector                                                             

Microphones—lapel, and wireless              Touch sensitive keyboard

*Collection Sundays:  May 20 & 27, June 3 & 10*

*Dominican Republic Display in the church foyer*