Christopher Columbus explored the modern nation of the Dominican Republic on his first voyage to the New World in 1492. He stepped upon the rugged highlands and lush valleys of the island nation that occupies the eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola, between Cuba and the eastern Caribbean islands and located in the middle of the hurricane belt. Since Columbus’ voyage, the Caribbean nation has endured a process of colonization and independence four times. (learn more)
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PRAYER POINTS
- Pray for the practice of Biblical ethics among believing government officials.
- Pray for the faithful few within the Catholic church to evangelize the nominal or uncommited majority.
- Pray for Dominican believers to reach out to Haitian immigrants with love and compassion.
Praying for a friend and her daughter who have spontaneously joined a team on mission there this week! Praying they are able to share the love of Christ to whomever they encounter! Jan. 1-7, 2013.