An Expression of Gratefulness: 

I know we don’t say it enough!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  Thank you for partnering with us.  We are humbled by the trust and confidence you have shown us and our ministry over the years. Your generosity and steadfast support have been an anchor and a driving force behind our mission as we continue to labor here in the Dominican Republic.

Your contributions enable us to touch so many lives with the love of Jesus.   Your faith in us over the years has inspired us to accomplish tasks we scarcely would have dreamed of.

Currently we are working with many pastors and providing educational help and meals for 17 Haitian day schools w/1000 + children (See www.TeachFeedLove.Org).  Debbie continues to direct the expansion and growth of La Vega Christian School (LVCS), our ministries Dominican private school.   Current construction projects include finishing an arts building at LVCS, and a parsonage in Cutupu. On the horizon are a 5 classroom school facility in Ranchito, and two second story classroom additions to Haitian schools in Cutupu and in Sabaneta. We have been involved over the years in more than 45 construction projects which include churches, schools, and parsonages thanks to your prayers and support.

We deeply appreciate the trust you have placed in us. The impact of your help  encourages us and empowers us to continue our work with renewed strength and determination,  and provides hope and encouragement to those we serve.

Thank you, thank you, thank you again,  for your unwavering faithfulness and generosity. Your support means the world to us, and we are eternally grateful for your partnership in our mission.

With deepest appreciation,

Your Missionaries Mitch and Debbie Martinez.

A Very Special Thank You to Our Donors and Visitors in 2023!

The Summer ushered in funds from teams and donors that propelled our needy projects forward. We are excited about the progress of the Barranca parsonage for Pastor Frantz (shown in the photo below). The foundation has been laid for the parsonage for Pastor Danis in Cutupu. By the time you read this newsletter, the roof should be in place for the El Pino church and school. All this in spite of increased construction costs. Thank you for responding to the nudge of the Spirit of God and lending us a hand. As you can see from the list at the left there are still some needs. Debbie had a great Summer with our U.S. teams as they provided awesome VBS (Vacation Bible School) programs for many local churches. This was an effective outreach to neighborhood families. Many decisions were made for Christ!

The teams also blessed and helped train our teachers in the Haitian programs, and also at our Dominican school, La Vega Christian School. Attendance at LVCS is at 350, and in the 14 Haitian school programs, the enrollment is 800+. Classes started up this week. We still need many sponsors at only $25.00 monthly for the children. (Click here to learn more about sponsoring a child with our program called: Teach Feed Love) Providing an education and feeding these children is a burden that Debbie carries on a daily basis. Thanks for your help and prayers as these programs move forward.

Ongoing Church/School Projects Happening Now

We are excited as funds begin to come in to help with some of our ongoing church and school projects. We believe this to be in direct response to the prayers of pastors, churches, and school directors. Join with us in praying for the following needs:

• EL PINO CHURCH/SCHOOL $11,000.00 for completion
  
• BARRANCA PARSONAGE $7000.00 for completion
  
• CUTUPU PARSONAGE $11,000.00 for completion
  
• RANCHITO PROPERTY $26,000 to purchase the land for the church/school project.
  
• SABANETA PARSONAGE $25,000.00

Note from Mitch & Debbie: Contrary to popular belief, we are not slowing down while the Lord gives us strength and good health. God is so good to provide through the generosity of His children for all the financial needs of the Haitian children. May God bless you richly!

Mitch & Debbie Martinez, Missionaries to the Dominican Republic

Teach Feed Love

At every one of our 14 schools for Haitian children living in the Dominican Republic, we teach them the Word of God and the academic subjects, we feed them a hot meal every day, and most importantly, we love them. They love to come to school with the pastor and teachers and their friends. Most of the children have made decisions to serve Jesus. This is only possible with the help of generous donors.

You can sponsor a child for only $25.00 a month. Please contact Debbie at her email lavegaschool@gmail.com to get started. Donations can be made on our teachfeedlove.org page also. Help us to teach, feed and love these 800 plus children, who otherwise would not have a school to attend

Ongoing Church/School Projects Happening Now

We are excited as funds begin to come in to help with some of our ongoing church and school projects. We believe this to be in direct response to the prayers of pastors, churches, and school directors. Join with us in praying for the following needs:

• We still have a great need to help Pastor Etienne Altes in Sabaneta with his home!
• The Cutupu Parsonage will launch in June with most of the funds on hand for this. PTL!
• The Barranca parsonage is just $5000.00 shy of completion. Pastor Frantz is excited.
• Ranchito: Still a great need for funds ($25,000) for a property for the church/school.
• El Pino church/school: The walls are rising! PTL!