Monday
Another wonderful day in the Dominican.
Even though the physical side of baseball has been fun the spiritual nourishment has been more than I can share on this blog. Being able to be with a few pastors from different denominations and a jewish christian leader, the old and new testament really comes alive.
I just feel so blessed to see the fruits of saying yes to coming here. I would have missed out on all the revelation knowledge that has been shared. Between late night talks and spontaneous conversations with all ages. It is just so cool to be with youth that have the commitments, and boldness to serve our Lord and Savior.
Today we had the opportunity to play at 2 different fields. The morning game was in San Padro. It was in the middle of a poorer part of the city in a park that had a few fields. They seemed to be stuck in the middle of this densely populated city. They were not well groomed and trash was all along the inside of the park (definitely 3rd world). There were weeds and stones all through the playing fields. It was very difficult to play on this field but it was what they had. They too were very good ball players.
In the afternoon were drove to the other side of town that revealed an upper scale ball field. We pulled up to a field that looked like one of the USA's triple A stadiums. What a beautiful place. The Houston Astros farm team is who owns this field. It sat 10K plus. Sounds like it will be about the same size as the new Braves stadium that is coming to Gwinnett. This was a dream to play in and on a field like that. Against players that were expected to be on the pro circuit in the Dominican within the week. These young men were the real deal. We lost to them 10 to 3. The more special part of the day was being able to share the good news of Christ to them after the game. To see that they will be making a big professional decision in less than a week and giving them an opportunity to make a spiritual decision today was even better.
By the way.... thank you for your prayers. My body is holding up real well. God is a great physician. I can't believe that my arm and legs are not even sore.
Tomorrow morning we will be doing some sight seeing and shopping for junk (gifts)to bring home. In the afternoon we are going to be doing another clinic. It is possible that we may play a night game a the Astros field under the lights(that would be real cool).
The time is going by so fast on this trip. This is only the second time that I have been able to enter anything on the blog. Realizing that I have been here for 5 days already. Half way through the trip.
Oh, a little on the Dominican families. The average yearly income is 10 - 12k a year. This may give you an idea of the life styles they lead.
Keep praying for me and for the preparation of the hearts of those we will come in contact with over the next few days.
Even though the physical side of baseball has been fun the spiritual nourishment has been more than I can share on this blog. Being able to be with a few pastors from different denominations and a jewish christian leader, the old and new testament really comes alive.
I just feel so blessed to see the fruits of saying yes to coming here. I would have missed out on all the revelation knowledge that has been shared. Between late night talks and spontaneous conversations with all ages. It is just so cool to be with youth that have the commitments, and boldness to serve our Lord and Savior.
Today we had the opportunity to play at 2 different fields. The morning game was in San Padro. It was in the middle of a poorer part of the city in a park that had a few fields. They seemed to be stuck in the middle of this densely populated city. They were not well groomed and trash was all along the inside of the park (definitely 3rd world). There were weeds and stones all through the playing fields. It was very difficult to play on this field but it was what they had. They too were very good ball players.
In the afternoon were drove to the other side of town that revealed an upper scale ball field. We pulled up to a field that looked like one of the USA's triple A stadiums. What a beautiful place. The Houston Astros farm team is who owns this field. It sat 10K plus. Sounds like it will be about the same size as the new Braves stadium that is coming to Gwinnett. This was a dream to play in and on a field like that. Against players that were expected to be on the pro circuit in the Dominican within the week. These young men were the real deal. We lost to them 10 to 3. The more special part of the day was being able to share the good news of Christ to them after the game. To see that they will be making a big professional decision in less than a week and giving them an opportunity to make a spiritual decision today was even better.
By the way.... thank you for your prayers. My body is holding up real well. God is a great physician. I can't believe that my arm and legs are not even sore.
Tomorrow morning we will be doing some sight seeing and shopping for junk (gifts)to bring home. In the afternoon we are going to be doing another clinic. It is possible that we may play a night game a the Astros field under the lights(that would be real cool).
The time is going by so fast on this trip. This is only the second time that I have been able to enter anything on the blog. Realizing that I have been here for 5 days already. Half way through the trip.
Oh, a little on the Dominican families. The average yearly income is 10 - 12k a year. This may give you an idea of the life styles they lead.
Keep praying for me and for the preparation of the hearts of those we will come in contact with over the next few days.
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