Most people get up Sunday morning dress up and get in their cars and drive 5-10 min. to church. This last Sunday Caitlin and I had a much different expirience. We have a group in for the next couple of weeks called Mercy Ships. They are an organzation that sends a ship around Africa with missionaries that minister mostly in medical areas. They have been coming to the DR to train their new ship crew members for the last 8 years. The same leaders come with new recruits every 6 months. They are a huge blessing each time they come. They have partnered with a church in Puerto Plata who have connections with a tiny mountain community in the middle of the country. The road ends at the foot of the mountain and you begin your couple mile hike that crosses the river 4 times. It was absolutely beautiful at the top. It's just a small community of about 4 houses and they hold humble gatherings every Sunday. The host family is a sweet little old couple in their middle 70's who have huge servant hearts. Our feet were caked with mud from the hike and our hostess humbly washed Caitlin's feet. They live off their land, and have fruit trees that they harvest and have their grandchildren ride down the mountain on a mule to sell in the near towns. A little different from the "normal" church services held in our "normal" million dollar facilities.
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