From Skyscrapers to the Slums
Posted by Lisa Carroll
on Aug 01, 2014
Rodney Vaughn, beloved Rotarian in our club for many years shared his experience on a mission trip in June to the Dominican Republic.
Rodney went with 11 members from the All Saints Episcopal Church to provide a vacation bible school program in two different villages.
The church has gone for six years in a row. Rodney wanted it to be both a Vacation Bible School and a Rotary connection to this country. He proudly wore his Bluffton Rotary Club t-shirt throughout the trip.
Rodney went with 11 members from the All Saints Episcopal Church to provide a vacation bible school program in two different villages.
The church has gone for six years in a row. Rodney wanted it to be both a Vacation Bible School and a Rotary connection to this country. He proudly wore his Bluffton Rotary Club t-shirt throughout the trip.
The journey started with a two day tour of the capital city, Santo Domingo. After a day of skyscrapers, the real purpose began as they visited two poverty stricken areas to share the message of Christ. Rodney and team worked closely with two churches serving a multitude of families over a 5 day period. The team provided over 200 pairs of shoes to children. This gift was a huge hit with all that were able to receive a pair. Rodney noted that there were Rotary welcome signs in many villages confirming that projects were under way or completed in the areas traveled.