Follow our team serving in this Compassion Experience to the Dominican Republic.
CE-DR 2023: group presentations
Click here to see the Kingsway Baptist presentation on Facebook Their presentation begins at the 17:50 mark.
CE-DR 2023: a reflection
Our 8 days in the Dominican Republic culminated in both a series of blessings and challenges. For me (Alvin), this was my second time serving with a team in
CE-DR 2023: Day 8
On this final day, we took time to pray for the water purification plant, the vocational school, the gym, the Lighthouse school itself, the bus (and the places it
CE-DR 2023: Day 7
On our final day, we visited two different locations. First, we visited the old city of Santo Domingo. We began with visiting Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor,
CE-DR 2023: Day 7
This was our final day of work. We wanted to leave a positive impact in the communities we worked with. As we returned back to Villa Altagracia, this time,
CE-DR 2023: Day 6
This morning (around 4:30 am), some of us were awakened by an earthquake located approx. 80 km away from us. It was very brief and there was no damage
CE-DR 2023: Day 5
Today was a day of rest from work. We started our morning by joining the Open Walls Church within the community. Their congregation welcomed us by teaching us a
CE-DR 2023: Day 4
There was one key word that summarized our day: PAINT! In the morning, we divided into 2 groups: one that joined a ESL class and another painting the
CE-DR 2023: Day 3
This morning, we started our day with devotions on the rooftop of our residence - a nice cool breezy morning. In the morning, Felix guided us through the area around
CE-DR 2023: Day 2
7:04 pm local time: After getting through security with some minor delays, we took off on time and have now landed in Punta Cana. 8:09 pm: We have all
CE-DR 2023: Day 1
This is the first time our entire team was able to gather together as we prepare for this Compassion Experience. After some heartfelt good-byes with parents, we centred on why
CE-DR 2023: before departure
We are excited to be sending a team of 15 students and leaders from Kingsway Baptist Church and Mimico Baptist Church on this compassion experience to the Dominican Republic on