The Dream Team:
Steve, Chris, Katie, P. Tony, Papa Seals, Yuri, Daniel, Tim
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Dominicanos Go Nicaraguense
It’s been a while since we’ve posted. Since we’re back in the United States, the flow of exciting news is a bit slower. However, in the last 2 months much has transpired and we are excited to share it with you.
First of all, Mile Deep International, the non-profit that we founded has received approval for both Federal and California State TAX-EXEMPTION! Praise Jesus! We went through this process for two primary reasons. First, we sought out tax exemption so that our supporters could have peace of mind regarding their physical/emotional/spiritual investment knowing that we have a greater amount of accountability. Second, for our financial supporters, it provides the benefit of all donations being tax-deductible. So if any of you were considering sending a support check, DO NOT make a check out to Chris and/or Katie Seals. DO make checks out to Mile Deep International.
Second of all, one of the members of the board of directors, Michelle Stamper is finishing up a 2 week visit to the Dominican Republic. She spent her first week attending a Spanish teaching seminar in Punta Cana, and spent this past week working with the Dominican church and staying with the De Leon family. We’ll touch base with her after her return and post another blog entry with updates and pictures about her trip.
Finally, we (Chris and Katie) spent 10 days (June 20-30) in Nicaragua working with BBF missionaries Brian and Rachel Weed through Victory Baptist Church. It was a great experience that we’re glad we had. In addition to taking in the incredible beauty of the Nicaraguan countryside of Pueblo Nuevo, we got to observe and learn from the ministries that Brian and Rachel have started up in Leon, Pueblo Nuevo, Los Hatillos, and Managua. This definitely inspired us not only to continue our work in the Dominican Republic, but to also continue seeking out opportunities to learn from other experienced ministers and missionaries. Rachel’s sister and brother-in-law have a church plant in the works in Santiago, Dominican Republic, so the next time we head out to Santiago, we will attempt to touch base with them and consider our options for partnering with them to change the communities in and around the city through the local churches. We’ve posted some pictures of our Nicaragua trip. We hope you enjoy!
First of all, Mile Deep International, the non-profit that we founded has received approval for both Federal and California State TAX-EXEMPTION! Praise Jesus! We went through this process for two primary reasons. First, we sought out tax exemption so that our supporters could have peace of mind regarding their physical/emotional/spiritual investment knowing that we have a greater amount of accountability. Second, for our financial supporters, it provides the benefit of all donations being tax-deductible. So if any of you were considering sending a support check, DO NOT make a check out to Chris and/or Katie Seals. DO make checks out to Mile Deep International.
Second of all, one of the members of the board of directors, Michelle Stamper is finishing up a 2 week visit to the Dominican Republic. She spent her first week attending a Spanish teaching seminar in Punta Cana, and spent this past week working with the Dominican church and staying with the De Leon family. We’ll touch base with her after her return and post another blog entry with updates and pictures about her trip.
Finally, we (Chris and Katie) spent 10 days (June 20-30) in Nicaragua working with BBF missionaries Brian and Rachel Weed through Victory Baptist Church. It was a great experience that we’re glad we had. In addition to taking in the incredible beauty of the Nicaraguan countryside of Pueblo Nuevo, we got to observe and learn from the ministries that Brian and Rachel have started up in Leon, Pueblo Nuevo, Los Hatillos, and Managua. This definitely inspired us not only to continue our work in the Dominican Republic, but to also continue seeking out opportunities to learn from other experienced ministers and missionaries. Rachel’s sister and brother-in-law have a church plant in the works in Santiago, Dominican Republic, so the next time we head out to Santiago, we will attempt to touch base with them and consider our options for partnering with them to change the communities in and around the city through the local churches. We’ve posted some pictures of our Nicaragua trip. We hope you enjoy!
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