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OUTREACH MINISTRIES

From July 5th through August 12th, 2005, our own Ian Salsman went to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip as one of the leader's of the Xtreme Team ministry. Ian blogged his experiences HERE on this page with occasional updates and notes as the Lord guided him through this adventure and ministry experience.

Important: Be sure to visit the Xtreme Team website to view the "official" team blog pages with reports and photos from the participants.


Sunday, July 17, 2005

7/17 - Children of the world

Why do Dominican babies have to look so dang cute -- every single one of them -- with the wide eyes, pony tails, big cheeks and an innocent sparkle in the eyes. It does not matter who they are, from where they come or what their living condition, they look up at you with unbiased curiosity and sweet purity. When you are amongst the rubble and decaying homes that may lack a front door or have leaky roofs, and one of these children looks up at you, it is always with a sense of complete trust unaware that stands before you.

I suppose, though, that is an illustration of why the Lord sings when we comes to Him as children. He can look in our eyes and simply appreciate our innocence with complete trust in Him...a look that, amongst the ruins and chaos in this broken world due to man's sinfulness, gives Him a ray of hope and a moment of joy.


Please continue to follow the team - Las Mariposas as we affectionately call ourselves: www.xtremeteamonline.org

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