Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to Everyone!

Lauretta and I are celebrating Christmas and New Years Day with our families. We are both excited to be home for the holidays, but I know that I speak for both of us when I say that our hearts long for the Dominican Republic.  We are counting down the days.

WE LEAVE IN 10 DAYS!

Yes! TEN days. I can't believe that the time has come. We have been planing and praying about this trip for months now. The time has finally come for us to pack and to depart from the US. And pack we must. There is so much for us to pack. Brad told us recently that we would have the opportunity to work with a baseball team that has zero baseball equipment. When we heard this Lauretta and I got busy. We went to Play-it-Again Sports, Dicks, and Academy. Play-it-Again Sports donated several bats and we are still woking with the other companies. We have also been blessed by donations by people that we know.We have also received several things to pack for Brooke and the family! I am glad we get to help them out with a few supplies, and I have no doubt that we will fill up our suitcases without a problem. :)

I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with a baseball team. I have said several times that this trip is my dream trip, serving God through teaching English and working with a baseball team!! These are my two favorite things!



In the past few months, God has made everything come together. Our funds have come in an abundant supply. We have been blessed with supplies and with the desire to serve God in all ways.
I cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store for this trip! Thank you guys for your prayers and for your support!


P.S. I hear that it is snowing in Birmingham right now. Lauretta is rubbing it in via text message. It is chilly here in Robertsdale, but I know that the Jenkins are enjoying warm weather in the DR! I actually look forward to spending January in a warmer climate.



Dios te bendiga y Feliz Navidad

TICKETS!!!!

We just purchased our plane tickets!! YAY!! One step closer! 69 days and counting till take-off!! I can’t wait to see what God has in store for Jodie and me and the people of the Dominican Republic during our time there!  Thank you all again for your financial support and prayers! We ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers as we continue to prepare for this next step in our lives.  It means so much to have the wonderful support of the body of Christ!

In Christ,

Lauretta