Acts 1:8 ". . . and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

My experience in Juan Tomás was life changing. It has now been over three years since I was given the opportunity to serve in the Dominican Republic along with my youth group. It was the summer after my freshman year of high school. I will be real honest with you, my life, as a Christian was not pleasing to God at all. I was a complete "Sunday Christian" and I took what I wanted from our faith, but gave nothing. I was in sin and falling from God. The impact that the people of the DR had on me was unbelievable. I saw how little they had, yet how much they gave. I saw the evil around them, yet the Light of God that shined through them. God challenged me to change my life and start living for Him. Before the trip, I had knowledge of Christ and what it meant to be a Christian. After the trip, I had a passion to act on my knowledge and to love God with all of my life. God used the people of Juan Tomás to change my life. And I thought I was going there to help them!

. . . Kory Pruner, Ashland OH

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If you are going to the Dominican Republic, a Passport is required. If you do not have a Passport, you need to start planning 8-12 weeks prior to your trip. The application may be picked up and/or filled out at the Clerk of Courts Office, or you may obtain one online by clicking on Passport. There are different regulations for minors for registering for your passport, so please call ahead to the Clerk of Courts office to see what restrictions you might encounter if you are under the age of 18. You may need both parents present to sign.

If you currently have a passport check the expiration date. BE SURE it does not expire during your trip. If it does you may become a missionary to the Dominican Republic or you may not be allowed to board the plane to the Dominican Republic.

Luggage: You are allowed up to two (2) checked bags for the flight. One will be used for your items and the other will be used for supplies being transported to the DR. All luggage must have YOUR HOME ADDRESS ON IT !!!!

Weight Limit: 50 Lbs. per bag.

Carry-on: Be sure that it meets all Airline requirements. If it does not, it will be considered luggage and an additional charge to you will be applied.

Boxes: Any boxes sent must have "Colegio Cristiano Logos" written on them, and boxes must be numbered 1 of ?, 2 of ?, etc.