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The VandeLinde Family
Ryan, Erin, Micah, Josiah
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Ricardo Luis…in Concert!
(RL and Vanessa)
RL in concert! That’s right, our very own Ricardo Luis (RL) and Marlen (Vanessa) held their very first RL concert and it was a huge success! While many of you know Ricardo and Marlen and know that they have been traveling the country singing their songs for years, this was the first time that they rented out an arena and held a concert open to the public.
After months of planning, announcing the concert and selling tickets, Friday April 17th finally arrived. The arena was jammed pack awaiting the arrival of RL and Vanessa (their artist names). While several groups sang songs and lead worship before RL and Vanessa, the approximately 1000 people in attendance were anxiously awaiting their arrival. When the moment finally arrived, the crowd went crazy with a loud applause and shouting.
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| Yes, that’s a coffin. For his new song entitled “When I die” |
RL and Marlen sang their most popular songs as well as many of their new songs off their latest album. The concert lasted about 3 hours and all who were in attendance truly were blessed. Ricardo preached the gospel of Jesus Christ clearly and accurately through his words and songs.
Great job Ricardo and Marlen!
(More to come in the near future concerning RL Ministries)
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Dental Outreach
 Have you ever had a toothache that hurt so much you couldn’t sleep? Or have you ever had 18 cavities all at once? Well, these are just a few of the dental cases we saw during our week-long dental outreach. Two different churches came together to provide much needed dental care for hundreds of people here in the DR. Dr. David Shorten from Northeast Christian Church (Louisville, KY) used his dental expertise to fill cavities, extract teeth and share Jesus with each and every patient. A great group of humble servants from New Hope Christian Church (Roanoke, VA) partnered with Dentist Dave including a dental hygienist and a dental assistant. The group worked very well together and saw approximately 400 patients in 4 days. Great job guys!
  
Dermatological Outreach
Dr. Denise Puthuff, a dermatologist from Louisville, KY, once again partnered with EDCM and brought her expertise to the DR. Denise traveled around La Romana, Higuey and Punta Cana helping hundredes of people solve their skin issues. Denise consulted with each patient, diagnosed the problem, bought the medicine for the patient and local ministers delivered the medicine to the patients within a few days. This ministry has been a huge blessing over the years and hundreds have benefited from Denise’s loving heart. Thanks Denise!
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Worshipful Women
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Recently, on Saturday, April 18th, the women of our three church plants gathered together for a day of worship and fellowship…girl style! The women gathered in the Punta Cana Christian Church auditorium to worship Jesus, study His Word as well as make some really neat crafts. There were women from La Romana Christian Church, Higuey Christian Church as well as Punta Cana Christian Church, which are all about one hour apart from each other. One of the most encouraging things about this event is that the Dominican women planned and carried out the entire event themselves! They are understanding that they are part of the Body of Christ and want to fellowship together. Praise God for this wonderful event!
 
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The youngest woman in attendance
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Contact Information
Ryan & Erin VandeLinde
Email: ryanvandelinde@hotmail.com
Cell: 1-809-707-3069
Mail and Donations to:
Eastern Dominican Christian Mission
PO Box 20136
Roanoke, VA 24018
*for all financial donations
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Micah’s Minute
Ok, so I have to share this with you. You know I have been playing soccer for almost two years now and I love it. Well, the football club from Barcelona came to La Romana and did a free soccer clinic! Yes, FC Barcelona! You know, the team and Messi and Neymar play for? They came and did a one day clinic and it was awesome! Ok, Messi and Neymar couldn’t make the trip, but there were some really good coaches and we learned a lot. We did lots of drills and scrimmaged each other. It was an awesome day!
Well, my little sister is really growing. I love her so much! Recently, she has started to walk. One of my favorite things to do with her is to hold her by the hands and walk around the house with her. My dad always tells me to slow down because sometimes I go really fast and she falls. Oops. Anyway, here we are!
-Josiah, 4 yrs. old
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PHYSICAL NEEDS
- La Romana Christian Church: we are looking to help them pay for 50% of a new bus. Therefore, we are looking for donors to give towards the $9,000 goal. (The local congregation is raising approx. 50% of cost.)
PRAYER NEEDS
- Upcoming leadership training on May 16th.
- Youth camp in July
- The Baez family: they are the pastoral family at La Romana Christian Church. Please pray for their family and ministry.
- For our preacher’s US Visas. They have officially applied and are headed to their appointments with the US embassy. I would like them to join me at the ICOM conference in October. Pray that they are given visas.
PRAISE GOD
The dental/dermatological outreaches were a huge success. We reached hundreds of people.
Our preachers have officially applied for a US visa. This was a long process.
RL’s concert was a huge blessing. He reached approximately 1000 people with the gospel in one single night. Praise God!
Women’s Activity: it was successful and the Dominican ladies planned the event.
Thank you for your prayers! God listens and answers!
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