This edition of my newsletter is dedicated to my favorite time of year; Christmas!

 

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we sometimes forget what Christmas is all about.  So, I wanted to take this opportunity to THANK YOU for all your generous support.  Really, without you, this ministry would not be possible and many people around the world would not be reached. 

 

It's been four months since I dedicated my life to serving others through mission work, and I am so happy to report that, together, we've already made a big splash.  For many Dominicans, 2007 was a challenging year.  The economy was severely impacted by Hurricane Noel; and many people lost loved ones and their homes.  CBS News called Hurricane Noel "the worst storm the Dominican Republic has ever seen."

 

Despite this tragedy, your partnership and financial support allowed for many people to be blessed this year.  Here are just some of the things you were involved in by partnering with me:

 

- 180 people were given refuge and hot food in our dormitory during Hurricane Noel
- 350 students were able to attend the G.O. Ministries private school
- 250+ children were given a warm meal each day (six days per week)
- Significant progress was made on the building of three additional nutrition centers
- 570 Americans were able to participate in a short-term mission trip
- G.O. Ministries now partners with more than 120 nationals in 7 countries
- And much, much more!