Calvary EFC is sending a group of 27 to work with missionaries Rick and Becky Mackey in the Dominican Republic (DR). Working with local churches, they will be sharing Christ in three communities – Buenos Aires, La Colonia, and Boma. We go believing that God brings change to communities. We ask God to work through us to do His will. Please join us by praying for the next 30 days.
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June 8 | Typically on Sunday, the Mackeys are at the Buenos Aires Church or the La Vid Church in the morning and in the afternoon, they go to Boma. Of the three churches, La Vid is the larger and established church. It serves a tough area of Jarabacoa that is called La Colonia. Pray for these churches. |
June 9 | The team is actually bigger than the 27 that are coming for the USA. The Mackeys and 9 others will serve with them. It’s a total of 38. Pray for the 38! (Going forward we will refer to the team as “the 38”) |
June 10 | A week from today the 27 from Calvary EFC will fly to the DR. It’s not uncommon for things to happen (sickness, stress of some sort). Pray for protection over all 38. |
June 11 | 5 Dominican Teenagers have been invited to serve the Lord with this team. Picked for a reason, we want to see these teens grow in their faith. Pray for them. |
June 12 | Dominican missionaries Eduardo and Miriam Infante will host those serving with the church in Buenos Aires. They left jobs so that they could have more time to share Christ in communities. And God is using them. Pray God’s blessings on them. |
June 13 | Dominicans Jehovanisi and his wife, Josie, will host those serving with the La Vid Church. They are energetic, filled with passion. They love the Lord and want to share Him with others. |
June 14 | We don’t know to whom God will give us opportunity to minister. Pray that God will prepare the hearts of people. Pray that God would place in people a hunger for Him. |
June 15 | The 27 have their final meeting today. It’s called the packing meeting and is filled with many details. Pray for clear minds and that all goes as planned. |
June 16 | The 27 and the 5 Dominican teens will stay at La Casa Tranquila. Years ago Calvary groups stayed here. We are calling it “La Casa”. Pray for La Casa as it becomes a ministry base. May God use La Casa for His glory! |
June 17 | Today the 27 fly. Pray that flights will be on schedule and that the 27 will arrive with all their luggage. |
June 18 | A day filled with orientation and meeting the 11 Dominicans. The 38 are finally together. We’ll all visit the communities in order to see where each group will serve. We’ll dedicate ourselves, this time, and these places to the Lord. Please pray! |
June 19 | Going house to house (H2H) is a little scary at first but the Dominicans are very welcoming, offering the best chairs. Pray for these initial contacts as the 38 go H2H is each community! |
June 20 | Following up, we once again visit homes (H2H) and invite people to church, to Kid’s Clubs and other ministry activities. Pray that people would be responsive. |
June 21 | When our days are filled with service, it is important to take time with the Lord. Today we take extended time with God. It’s called “Time on a Rock”. Pray that God gives us the nourishment that we need. |
Sunday June 22 | Some say that worshiping in a different language is a taste of heaven. The 38 will experience worship in the DR. Some will share testimonies, some will teach. Thank the Lord for His Church! |
June 23 | Our first Kid’s Club. Pray for the teachers, music and game leaders. Pray that the kids will come and even parents who often stand on the edges, will fall in love with God! |
June 24 | Just over halfway through the trip. People are tired and things are not as “exciting”. Possibly some are struggling with sickness. But God is working. Pray that we would continue to learn and grow. |
June 25 | The theme today is “adore”. Pray that we can keep what is most important in it’s rightful spot. It’s been 6 months but… “O come let us adore Him! Christ our Lord!” |
June 26 | Today is the last day for Kids Club. Relationships have been formed with many kids. Pray that God grows these kids would keep coming to church and grow in their knowledge and faith in Jesus Christ. |
June 27 | Tonight we present the gospel at a rally in each community. Pray that people will come, that the gospel will be clearly understood and that people give their lives to Jesus Christ! |
June 28 | Today we travel to enjoy God’s creation, specifically “la playa” (beach). Pray for safety as we drive. Pray that we might shine His light even as we enjoy what He has made. |
June 29 | Today we worship. People will be asked to share what God has done these last few weeks. May God continue to grow His church. |
June 30 | The theme today is “reflect.” Much has happened. All 38 team members have been impacted, as well as those whom they ministered. We thank God for what He has done and we asked Him to continue working in us and through us. Glory to God! |
July 1 | The 27 leave La Casa at 4 am. Pray for safe flights, smooth and easy connections, and rest as they return to the USA today! |
July 2 | Re-entering “normal” life can be difficult. Are there things that should be changed? If so, pray that all 38 will be able to do so. May God use this as He grows each of us. |
July 3 | Pray for Boma. It’s a divided community with two churches and many that don’t attend either one. Pray for Rick and Becky as they are the only ones ministering there. |
July 4 | Pray for Buenos Aires. It is growing but needs mature Dominican leaders. |
July 5 | Pray for La Vid as it seeks to impact La Colonia. Praise God for it’s emphasis to disciple men and women, preparing them for ministry. |
July 6 | May those who developed a hunger for the Lord, take the step to attend church. There is a lot of community pressure to not attend. Pray! |
July 7 | Let’s thank God for those involved in this journey, including you! Thank you Lord for how we support one another and lift our prayers to You! |
