Day 7- January 2026 DR Mission Trip

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 A Day of Rest, Laughter, and Goodbyes

    Today was different from the rest of the mission. Slower. Lighter. And honestly, really needed. We finally got a day to just be. We went to the beach and hungout together for the first time since arriving. We didn't have a specific task to complete so instead we got some fresh air and fellowship at the beach. There we got to hangout with some of the community and at some point composed a ridiculous rap song with beatboxing, making some absolute BARS (The best spainglish rap in the DR that day FOR SURE) and that basically summed up our day. Joyful. Full of life and laughter.

Later, we went out to eat sharing stories and food. After days of serving together, sharing laughter at Dona Pula was truly a blessing. When we got back to the church, we continued to be with each other - getting to build more connnections with everyone. We felt so encouraged by them and how they were pouring into us throghout our time together.

Our whole group has been so thankful we got to build such a family in Christ here and we not only had the opportunity to spread Christ's love in their community but what we will be taking back with us I know is of great value to us. I know this experience and what God is dong here at Kefale we will be praying for whether it be for the joy and hope this special place that is in this community or the health and safety that Jesus and the gospel gives us.

After getting so much done and laughing till our stomcachs hurt, then came the hard part. The goodbyes. The hugs that lasted a little longer and realization that something beautiful was coming to an end. Its truly a family that has been built here in Kefale.





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