Sharing Jesus in the Dominican Republic.

Tina and I left on August 13 for a SHARE HIM Mission Trip with four young adults (ages 18–31) from South Bay! I heard from SHARE HIM that we are the first team from GCC to participate in this program. I wanted to say thank you so much for supporting the SHARE HIM program. South Bay hopes to send a team each year moving forward.

We are currently in the Dominican Republic. We experienced rain last night due to Hurricane Erin, and although attendance was affected, we still received great reports. My own son, Jason, made an appeal last night, and seven non-SDA guests came forward. I was especially moved by a video I saw of the moment—he was clearly choked up during his appeal. His interpreter, a young law student, was deeply inspired by how God moved in the meeting. Our SHARE HIMmanager, who is from France, also had tears in his eyes as he happened to be present at that moment.

Although we are the only team that came to Nagua, SHARE HIM proceeded with the trip, and we are witnessing God’s blessings. Other sites have seen responses as well. One of our young adults, Sibella Gill, shared during worship this morning how she almost backed out of the trip due to other responsibilities. As she shared how much this trip is blessing her, large tears streamed down her cheeks.

I am incredibly thankful for GCC and the Southern Union’s support of the SHARE HIM program. It is truly designed to make an impact on our young adults—and I can personally testify that it is doing just that. To see the young adults in my church so engaged and moved by the Spirit is thrilling. Tina and I each have preaching sites as well, so in total, six churches are being served.

Thank you again,
Jeremy Arnall

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