Transforming our island and the nations through discipleship and Church

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Gods grace and peace to you!

Wed love for you to see what God is doing in the Island! Join us and be part of what
God is doing in Santiago, Dominican Republic and the other side of the Island, Haiti.

God has called us to bring transformation in every village and city of the island
(Hispaniola) by making disciple makers and by equipping movement makers who
will transform the Caribbean, and the ends of the earth.

We believe in transformational partnership. When a network of churches work together,

transformation of a community can become a reality as more of the community is actually
lifted. Every time churches put their hands together around the purpose of community
transformation, they become the answer of Jesus prayer in John 17.

Would you pray about joining us in this adventure and partner with us to make an eternal
impact in both DR and/or Haiti?

We are so thankful that you are considering working alongside us in DR and/or Haiti. We
look forward to partnering together for the transformation of the Island.

In Him,

Stanley Philippe

I will also make you a light for the Nations, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.

Isaiah 49:6
Frequently asked questions about DR Trip:

What are you guys about?

We are a community that loves God, loves people, serves passionately (the needy
and poor) and intentionally makes disciples who make disciples.

What is your vision?

Partner with God to build a loving community, a discipling community, a sending

community that multiplies throughout the Island and the nations and give people a
glimpse of the Kingdom of God by modeling what love, justice, faith and
compassion look like.

What are the objectives for a short term trip in the DR?

A short-term trip would help us raise up laborers, train disciples to be disciple

makers, train our leaders and reach out the city holistically and see a harvest.

We are looking for a partnership where we each bring our strengths, resources and
budgets to bear on a single mission, vision and objectives that will be bigger than
either of us could accomplish on our own. We want to see His Kingdom come in
Hispaniola.

What are the main ministries we could do on the trip?

Discipleship (T4T)
Street Evangelism
Church planting
Prayer hunting
Drama (on Parks, Malls, Schools, TV and Radio programs)
Seek out houses and people of peace
Train our leaders
Serve and teach on our Kids' development program
Pray for the sick
Give English Class

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What airport will we fly into?

We are based in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Therefore, its better to fly into
Santiagos Airport.

What to expect when you visit the DR?

Dominican Republic is considered a third world country, but it is one of the

most beautiful countries in the Caribbean; you will love its people, nature,
beaches and rivers. The Dominican Republic has a very warm culture, and
people are very open and friendly, and it is not uncommon to be invited in from
off the street into peoples homes. The population is estimated to be 10 million.
The city of Santiago is surrounded by mountains, and you can almost always
see them off in the distance. The mountains are beautiful, and also yield some
amazing sunrises and sunsets. Although the city is surrounded by mountains,
Santiago is still relatively flat with mild hills.

Temperature: The climate of the Dominican Republic is mostly tropical. The

annual average temperature is 25 C (77 F) with a cool breeze. January and
February are the coolest months of the year, while August is the hottest
month. Some snowflakes can fall in rare occasions on the top of the Pico
Duarte. For more information about Santiago please visit the following
links:

http://www.colonialtours.com.do/santiago_en.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santiago_Province_(Dominican_Republic)

How can we start praying for you and the DR?

Pray for Gods Kingdom to come in every city and village of the Island.
Pray for better relationship between Haitians and Dominicans in the DR.
Pray for our leaders to be inspired, motivated and strengthened by the Spirit of
God.
Pray we would have GRACE to communicate the HEART of GOD boldly in a
way that would pierce and convince the hearts.
Pray for a Spirit of WISDOM, REVELATION, AUTHORITY and LOVE over us
and our leaders.
Pray that God would raise up laborers from here that would become
missionaries to the Caribbean and the nations.
Pray for provision for our new building.

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Where can we stay? What's the budget for food & housing?

Accommodations

Below you will find information about our Mission house, book your dates
and join us to transform lives.

Mission House (7 days staying one person)

For a week staying in the Mission house with Wi-Fi, A/C, three meals a day,
laundry, and Local phone to make & receive calls. Kids from 0-4 years
(free). USD $340

What else do we need to know about spending money in the Trip?

Everyone needs to bring 10 USD for entrance Tax at the airport.

You may want to bring down cash for offering during church meetings (optional)

You will be responsible for meals in the airport, any other personal items and
souvenirs you need.

15 USD per day per translator.

An offering of any amount to your host/missionary family. Stanley and his

family live on support and depend on the generosity of friends, family members
and partners in the gospel.

The team will spend an extra USD $120 for transportation per day (bus
capacity = 33 people) within the City limits. If we want to go to the beach or
take a day to enjoy another city (outside Santiago). Its USD $220

The Dominican currency is the Peso. A Dollar is worth 45 pesos.

What do we bring with us to the DR?

Passport
Insect repellant
Sunscreen
Hat/sun shades
Snacks: Main meals are provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Pack
snacks such as sandwich biscuits, fruit trail mix, granola bars, etc.
Personal toiletry items including bath soap
Recreational clothing
Medicines: Pepto, Tylenol, small first-aid kit, sun screen, mosquito, etc.

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 Empty bottle to be refilled and reused during the trip
Devotional and journal items

Is there any cultural sensitivity we need to be aware of?

1. Tattoo: If its possible to cover your tattoos, please do so.

2. Alcohol and Smoking: This is a No-No in the Christian Dominican

culture.

3. Dominicans are very proud of their culture: If you are going to say
something about the Dominican culture, be positive and find something
positive to say.

4. Jewelry: Nose earrings, lip earrings, several along the ear lobes, belly
button rings, toe rings, etc. If at all possible, ladies can limit their jewelry to
one pair of simple earrings, a watch and wedding band.

5. Girls should wear skirts and pants for outreaches

Please remember that you are seen as partners/associates of the host missionaries. You
will leave in a week but your host missionaries must continue ministering to the community
you left.

How can we bless you, your family and/or your church in a practical way?

Spanish bibles & Spanish tracks: Each team should bring 20-50 Spanish
bibles to give to the people we will reach out to and Spanish tracks to use in
streets evangelism. The unit is only $5 at Family Christian Bookstore.

http://www.familychristian.com/dios-me-ama-nueva-testamento-con-salmos-y-
proverbios-god-loves-me-new-testament-with-psalms-proverbs-1.html

A one-time gift of any amount: Prayerfully consider giving a one-time gift of

any amount to our family or ICM

Who is our missionary family in the DR?

Your Missionary Family in the DR: Stanley and his beautiful family are
your missionary and host family in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Stanley &
Amarfry are awesome! You will love this couple, because, they love Jesus
and people. At the end of this document, you will find a picture of Stanley &
his beautiful family.
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What is the contact information of Stanley & the Mission House?

Stanley Philippe: DR: 1-829-357-5765 / 1-849-889-5958

USA: 254-230-9444 Ext: 605

Office: 1-809-276-2355

Skype: stanley.philippe1

Address: Calle 17 # 13, Dorado II, Santiago DR

Email: stanleyphilippe@gmail.com

Manuel Garcia: Email: ayfrondmanu@gmail.com

Do you have any recommendations for us?

These are recommendations from our team and other teams that have been in the
DR:

Do not hand out gifts to anyone

Do not promise people gifts, money or help
Do not promise people that you will help them travel to the States
Do not get involved romantically with someone. Consult your team leader
and/or your missionary to know what to do.

Any donations to the locals must be done through our Church Community or
missionary family in the DR.

What kind of electrical voltage do you have in the DR?

Same as USA, so pack your chargers.

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What do previous teams say about their experiences in the DR?

1. Jeremy Kendricks This is my first trip to the nations and I have been blown
away. Stanley, you are such a warrior in the kingdom. You know that the church
is made of many parts and you are an amazing example of stewarding other
groups of people in your ministry. Ive always heard that fruit comes like crazy
when the body of Christ is working together for His glory. I see this in your team
here in the DR. This experience has transformed me!

2. Kelsey White I have been blown away by your faith and love for people! God
really makes you guys bear fruit here, and it was an honor and delight to serve
with you guys the past few weeks. You guys have changed my perspective
about whats possible for God to do, and about what it looks like to love people
well and shepherd them as they grow up in Jesus.

3. For LSU senior Bridgette Savoie, her week spent in the Dominican Republic
allowed her to encounter God in an entirely new way. I got to see salvations
and healings almost every day because of everyones huge faith. The way that
God takes care of His people is evident in the D.R. and the way that people are
laying their lives down to follow Him is beautiful. I will never forget how alive I
felt seeing new lives begun with Jesus, Savoie said.

4. Jacob Brooks- the Lord's hands are definitely at work here. I am so glad I got
to be a part of it. This trip to the DR has helped me grow in my faith so much
and I thank God for that. I look forward to seeing you again.

5. Katie Williams- Wow! This trip has been amazing and you guys have been so
generous and caring. I definitely want to come back sometimes. This has been
a God-filled experience, I will never forget it. The country is so wonderful and I
am going to miss it. You will be in our hearts and prayers!

What Books do you recommend?

When Helping Hurts: Alleviating Poverty Without Hurting the Poorand

Ourselves (Steve Corbett, Brain Fikkert, John Perkins)

T4T A Discipleship ReRevolution (Steve Smith, Ying Kai)

The Church can Change the World (Jimmy Seibert)

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 Passion and Purpose (Danny Silk)

Victory Over The Darkness (Neil Anderson)

Should I learn some Spanish before the Trip?

Learn a few Spanish sentences before the trip, so you can communicate and connect
with the locals. Dominicans love when foreigners try to speak their language. They
really appreciate the effort!
Weve put together a list of the most common words in Spanish. Learn some of them
and have fun communicating with Dominicans. That will help you to connect with them,
they will love it.

English Espaol (Spanish)

Welcome Bienvenido (sg) Bienvenidos (pl)
Hola!
Hello
Hola! Al? (on phone)
How are you? Cmo est usted? (frm) Cmo ests? (inf)
Bien gracias, y usted? (frm) Bien gracias, y t? (inf)
I'm fine, thanks. And you?
Long time no see Cunto tiempo! Tanto tiempo sin verte!
What's your name? Cmo te llamas? (inf)
Cmo se llama Usted? (frm)
My name is ... Me llamo ..., Mi nombre es ...
Where are you from? De dnde eres? (inf) De dnde es usted? (frm)
Soy de ...
I'm from ...
Pleased to meet you Mucho gusto, Encantado
Good morning Buenos das
Good afternoon/evening Buenas tardes
Good night/evening Buenas noches
Goodbye Adis, Hasta luego, Hasta la vista, Hasta maana
Good luck Buena suerte!
Cheers/Good health! Salud!
Have a nice day Que pase un buen da!
Bon appetit Buen provecho! Buen apetito! Que aproveche!
Bon voyage Buen viaje!

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I don't understand No entiendo / No comprendo

Please speak more slowly Por favor hable ms despacio

Please write it down Puede escribirlo, por favor?

Do you speak English? Habla Usted ingls? (frm) Hablas (t) ingls? (inf)

Do you speak Spanish?

Habla usted espaol? (frm) Hablas espaol? (inf)
Yes, a little
S, hablo un poquito de espaol, S, un poco

How do you say ... in Spanish? Cmo se dice... en espaol?

Excuse me Perdn! Perdone! Disclpe!

How much is this? Cunto cuesta? Cunto cuesta esto?

Sorry Perdn! Perdone! Lo siento!

Thank you Gracias / Muchas gracias

Response De nada / No hay de qu

Where's the toilet? Dnde est el bao?

Que te mejores / Que te mejores pronto

Get well soon
Recuprate pronto! Pronta recuperacin
Help! Aydame! Socorro! Auxilio!
Fire! Fuego!
Stop! Alto!
Call the police! Llame a la polica!

Happy Birthday Feliz cumpleaos!

God bless you Dios te bendiga!

God loves you Dios te ama!

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 Jessica, Amarfry, Ashley, Stanley and Ashanley

We are so excited you are considering partnering with us to transform lives and impact the
cities and villages of the Hispaniola. We can't wait to see how God will use our partnership
to expand His Kingdom, set free the captives, fight injustice and give hope to the hopeless.
We feel so honored to be able to host you and your precious team; and we are so looking
forward to spending time with you, to transform lives together.

In His Love,

Stanley Philippe

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