Simos Family ministry update from the Dominican Republic.
Equipping people to engage culture according to their design!
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Bible lessons & English classes: Since
January, I have had the joy of teaching in the bateys every Tuesday
& Thursday! Our first stop is Lima where I teach English to a small
group of students, then I teach a bible class over the life of Christ
to a large group of kids. Next, we travel to Piñones, where I teach the
same bible class two times; first to a group of young teens, then to a
group of little ones. After this, we head to Cabeza de Toro where I
finish up with an English class with only one dear student, Manuela. I
truly love the opportunities that the Lord is placing before me to
teach, share, love, & learn. These kids truly mean so much to me
now, and it is wonderful to watch their lives being changed. I’m often
reminded of how much our love can impact others. Kids that might not
normally receive a lot of attention, unless it’s punishment, our seeing
our team love on them, and at times, discipline them in a loving way
such that they want to be our friends. We praise God for the
relationships that He is building & strengthening. May it all
result in the glory and praise of our God. -Toni
 
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From Elle:
When we started going to Batey Pinones in June, Yudeika was one year
old. She was always with her uncle and was so shy. One time her uncle
wanted to play ball with us so he left Yudeika beside a bench. So I went
over and started holding her and playing with her. She was still shy
for a few more weeks but I kept on playing with her every time we went
to Pinones. In about one month Yudeika was always ready to play with me
as soon as I got out the car. During this time she was still learning
how to talk. Before my family went on furlough last December, Yudeika
turned two and I got to go to her birthday party in the Batey. After
furlough, Yudeika could say my name and her mom said when I wasn’t there
Yudeika would ask where I was. Her mom said she would cry if I wasn’t
coming to the bateys. She also has a nickname called YuYu (JuJu). I play
with her every time we go to Pinones and we have so much fun together.
Yudeika has changed a lot since June and she is my best friend. -Elle
 
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Freedom Land!
We currently have a $21,308 matching gift on the table. With your help, the match can raise over $40,000 towards our goal! Click here for more info.
Child Sponsorship!
As you know, we've had a pre-school up and running this past year, and we're making plans to add another class next year. Click here for more info.
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