Day 4- January 2026 DR Mission Trip

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Hey everyone, it's Kaity! 

Thanks for reading our blogs, and keeping us with our adventures. Today we woke up bright and early, starting our day with breakfast made by Isaac and Coco. After breakfast, we headed to a beautiful park to evangelize to those we saw. We each were given a water bottle, which gave us an opportunity to start a conversation with someone. We were each encouraged to try and find someone to give our our water bottle, no matter how many people we had to talk to. It honestly was super fun, and we celebrated everytime someone came back to the group saying "No agua!" Elijah takes the win with the most water bottles given away, ending with a total of 6 or 7 (it was really 4). Afterwards we went and got some massive pizza! I'm talking massive, Costco size, pizza. So much better than our pizza at home. After eating, we went back to the church for Siesta time, which I slept for like another 2 hours. When I woke up, we were given a gift from someone from Brisas. We were given handmade, wooden placks that said "For the courage to leave your homes and proclaim the Good News of Salvation. We recognize you as missionaries of the Gospel." It was so sweet, and really touched all of us. Then, the girls and guys all separated, for some one-on-one time. Us girls went to Starbucks, hanging out and making friendship bracelets, while the Guys went and watched a volleyball game. It was so nice to be intentional with one another, get to know more about eachother, and just be in each other's presence. When we all got back, it was time for dinner. We ate some yummy rice and beans with bananas, along with some cucumbers and tomatoes. Muy delicioso! After dinner, we spent some time playing game together, eating ice cream, and just hanging out around the church. The night ended with Elijah chasing the girls with a cockroach in his hand. Not funny, but also funny. We all somehow ended up locking ourselves in the bathroom, Mrs. Zaleski included. Anyways, it was a super fun day. Super chill, but also super fun, and I can't wait to see what tomorrow holds. As we end today, we ask you all to pray for courage and an impact. Courage to go out and evangelize to others, despite the language barrier (also courage to face these cockroaches). As well as seeds to be planted, making an impact on the people we connect with. Until next time!!







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