Dedication of School in the Dominican Republic

Bishop Rick and Dr. Phyllis just returned from the Dominican Republic where a new elementary school, Colegio Evangelico Dra. Phyllis Callahan, in the village of Sosua ,  was dedicated in Phyllis’ honor.  It was founded by missionaries, Rev. Kim and Josie Pensinger. The school has a current enrollment of 84 students ranging in age from 4 to 12 years, and serves grades pre-school, kindergarten, first and second.  These children are being given an opportunity for a Christian education that would never have been possible except by God’s grace, His financial provision, and the Pensingers’ vision to provide quality education for the children of Sosua.  The land for the school was donated, and the school building is debt-free!  It is staffed with a director (principal), four teachers and two ladies who clean the building each day.

It is the hope of the school’s founders to increase the grade levels next fall, and to also use this new facility for continuing education to parents who desire to learn English as a second language.  Parents will also be invited to participate in community activities as the Pensingers reach out to the village residents, encouraging them to get involved with their children’s activities at the school.   This ministry is truly a testimony of God’s faithfulness and goodness!

Thank you for all your prayers!