View from our bedroom window at sunrise...
view from our meditation area bench...
our home--made from palm tree wood...
a gazebo out front with an awesome view--where we can hold classes, etc...
an outdoor kitchen--perfect for small group gatherings...
beka doing dishes!!!...
The property is 5 1/2 acres so there is much more we could show you but we will wait till our next blog update---We want to take this opportunity to praise God for the blessing of family and friends. Dave's father was involved in discipleship and mentoring up until the Lord took him home last fall. It is with some of the inheritance money that he left us that we were able to purchase this property to carry on his legacy here in the Dominican Republic where there is such a need to come alongside men and women, pastors and their wives and encourage them to grow and stand firm in the faith and God's design for marriage and family. And we thank all of you who share this vision and come alongside us in prayer, encouragement and support.
Speaking of encouragement and support, we were so blessed to have our home church, Eastview's new mission's pastor and his wife come down and spend a few days with us this past month. We are excited for the role Tyler and Jessica Hari will play in the future of missions at Eastview---please join us in praying for them and their two small children.
We were asked to participate in an activity at pastor Jonas' church in La Mosca this month---30 women participated in an event emphasizing The Christian Family---Cherry was blessed to speak at the event. Please pray for this church and community.
Here are two projects we are working on to get our property ready to offer overnight stays to those serving in ministry...
This is a tool shed Dave and two young Dominican neighbors just built...
Here is a small block home already on the property that we are completing now---it has a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Perfect for a weekend stay to refresh a pastor and his wife!!!
Lastly, we want to share a few photos of things we don't usually see in the states that are quite common here!!! Enjoy...
We have cattle next door and sometimes they use the main road right in front of our house!!!
Now what is this huge fruit/vegetable we find growing on our property????
Thanks again for joining us on this journey----Please keep us in your prayers as we keep you in ours.
By God's grace and for His glory,
The Dave Schwulst family