The Shoe Crew

Last week we had a team here from Taylor University in Indiana. Usually when teams come down the students are divided up among the already established ministry sites. But this year there were about 7 students from Taylor that decided to do something a little different. Throughout the week they traveled to several communities in Jarabacoa doing different activities. On Tuesday they were in El Callejon. They started by doing a variety of running races with the children. Then one of the leaders shared the Gospel message with them by saying that when he was young all he cared about was being the best runner until the Lord showed him that that was a hollow goal. He shared how he then started to live for Christ and learned that the only true victory comes through Him. The students then gave a brand new pair of tennis shoes, a t-shirt, and a Bible to every child. They then washed their feet and prayed for each child. It is such a blessing when people can come into the community and share the true and generous love of Christ. And the kids were sooo excited about their new kicks. A lot of them have never in their life owned brand new tennis shoes! Thank you Taylor University!