DR Mission of St Peters Episcopal

07/02/2023

At the end of a very rewarding week of VBS with the kids of Montellano and Mosuvi; and, working to paint and provide other services to the Colegio Episcopal Nino Jesus school and churches in Montellano and Mosuvi, we took the free day to travel to Puerto Plata. Along the way we stopped to visit this local artisan. From a tree branch and using a machete he produces the works of art you see here....

At the end of a very rewarding week of VBS with the kids of Montellano and Mosuvi; and, working to paint and provide other services to the Colegio Episcopal Nino Jesus school and churches in Montel…

07/02/2023

Today was our fun day! We returned from our morning tour for a very quick turn around to get to our snorkel tour on time. We boarded the boat and sailed around for about 45 minutes before anchoring at our first snorkel spot. It was beautiful and our guides got into water with bread to attract the fish which was a very interesting experience!...

Today was our fun day! We returned from our morning tour for a very quick turn around to get to our snorkel tour on time. We boarded the boat and sailed around for about 45 minutes before anchoring…

07/02/2023

We spent the morning exploring puerta Plata. We began at a little wood shop, where we got to see a live example of how this man turns tree branches into parrots! He also makes a lot of flamingos and other animals, all crafted with his knife and then hand painted. We got to visit the kitten im his shop as well....

We spent the morning exploring puerta Plata. We began at a little wood shop, where we got to see a live example of how this man turns tree branches into parrots! He also makes a lot of flamingos an…

07/02/2023

We awoke to another beautiful day in Sosua! After coffee and breakfast, we head to the bus to find Pedro, our original driver, had returned from his regular job in the Dominican Air Force where he had gone to the border with Haiti on assignment for three days. He is an expert driver, quickly navigating the hectic roads! On to Mosovi!...

We awoke to another beautiful day in Sosua! After coffee and breakfast, we head to the bus to find Pedro, our original driver, had returned from his regular job in the Dominican Air Force where he …

06/30/2023

Seen this morning on our bus: Padre Pedro, Pedro our bus driver with flat St. Peter!

06/30/2023

We started our morning off with breakfast at the hotel, as usual, and then got on the bus. We first drove to the school in Montellano to pick up some supplies left there. Additionally, Perla and Manuel came with us to the Church in Mosovi. Once we arrived, we started prepping the walls and painting them. Some of us also worked on making friendship bracelets for the children....

We started our morning off with breakfast at the hotel, as usual, and then got on the bus. We first drove to the school in Montellano to pick up some supplies left there. Additionally, Perla and Ma…

06/30/2023

After lunch at Colegia Episcopal Niño Jesus, we prepped the crafts for vacation bible school in the afternoon. When the kids showed up, they were very excited to make more name tags and prayer chains. Without their parents to pray for on the prayer chains, many of the kids ended up praying for Ginger and Patrick. One of the teachers played music on a speaker that many of us enjoyed dancing to....

After lunch at Colegia Episcopal Niño Jesus, we prepped the crafts for vacation bible school in the afternoon. When the kids showed up, they were very excited to make more name tags and prayer chai…

06/29/2023

Today we got a 30 minute later start on breakfast which some of us really enjoyed. While having coffee and waiting for breakfast we met a sweet dog which we named BooBoo. BooBoo had lots of love to give us all. He followed us upstairs in the hotel and even briefly joined us on the bus before being asked to wait behind....

Today we got a 30 minute later start on breakfast which some of us really enjoyed. While having coffee and waiting for breakfast we met a sweet dog which we named BooBoo. BooBoo had lots of love to…

06/28/2023

After an incredible lunch at Colegio Episcopal Niño Jesus, we met the Vacation Bible School kids for the second time. 17-year-old Manuel helped Claire and I make name tags for the the throngs of children launching themselves towards the prayer chain table and the craft rooms. During the making of egg carton fish and plastic cup whales with a side of Jonah, the daughter of our bus driver Pedro questioned me intensely about words in English....

After an incredible lunch at Colegio Episcopal Niño Jesus, we met the Vacation Bible School kids for the second time. 17-year-old Manuel helped Claire and I make name tags for the the throngs of ch…

06/28/2023

Tuesday morning was filled with sanding and re-touching the walls surrounding Colegio Episcopal Niño Jesus, along with prepping for our second day of Vacation Bible School.

Tuesday morning was filled with sanding and re-touching the walls surrounding Colegio Episcopal Niño Jesus, along with prepping for our second day of Vacation Bible School.

06/27/2023

06.25.2023 By 3:30 a.m. this morning, 18 of our 20-person mission team had gathered at Dulles Airport to begin our adventure in our distinctive red mission team t-shirts with our “Sent off to serve” motto on the front. We found each other easily and stayed together (almost resembling a flock of red flamingos) as we navigated through the airport. Enthusiasm for our mission, an airport shuttle, and a well-placed airport Starbucks carried us through to our flight to Newark....

06.25.2023 By 3:30 a.m. this morning, 18 of our 20-person mission team had gathered at Dulles Airport to begin our adventure in our distinctive red mission team t-shirts with our “Sent off to serve…

06/24/2023

Here to say a great big thank you to so many who have gifted craft items, clothing, ties (so many ties!!!), toys, games, suitcases, sports equipment, school and office supplies to the mission to the Dominican Republic! We are taking 20 suitcases / duffle bags, including VBS materials and 2 tool bags to the school and parish communities. Follow us here to see our blog, pictures, and perhaps a video. We'll be posting to the blog daily, which can also be found on the St Peters webpage.
¡Muchas gracias para todos!