HE IS RISEN!
Today that is what I hold on to. Today I am sad and very homesick. But regardless of my homesickness, Christ still rose again on the 3rd day so that I might have life.
Three years ago I stood on top of one of the mountains here in Jarabacoa and had sunrise service with 25 amazing people. Just a week ago I stood on top of the same mountain again and saw my town; not just a town where I had spent 9 days, but a town that has become my home.
Celebrating my third Easter here has been a challenge. I haven't had the comforts of 25 smiling faces or a home cooked meal to look forward to. Instead I get to be blessed by my friends here in the DR who I only have known for 8 months. It has been a hard day full of tears and heartache for the opportunity to celebrate just one more Easter TU style.
This afternoon I will go to church and be blessed once more by the smiling faces of my church home here. It will be good to go and sing, clap, possibly dance and praise Jesus because He is risen.
I do not want this to be sad because as my student said "Jesus came to kill all the sadness". He came so that we could live with sadness, but have hope for our future home.
IN CHRIST ALONE
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt of life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
‘til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand
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Prayer Request Box July-Early August 2009
School - The new incoming teachers as they adjust to leaving home, adjusting to a new culture, and teaching in a new environment.
Returning Teachers - That we will keep the passion that drew us back. And that our love/concern for the students will grow.
Administration
Students - Many of the students while attending a Christian school are not under the same teaching at home. For their eyes and ears to be opened to the Truth.
Returning Teachers - That we will keep the passion that drew us back. And that our love/concern for the students will grow.
Administration
Students - Many of the students while attending a Christian school are not under the same teaching at home. For their eyes and ears to be opened to the Truth.
Why The Dominican Republic?
- Brooke
- Dominican Republic
- I am currently finishing out my first year teaching at Jarabacoa Christian School in the Dominican Republic. Why would I a Midwesterner move all the way to the Caribbean? The answer is simple; God called me here. After visiting Jarabacoa twice with Taylor University (I am a 2008 graduate) I decided to pursue a serious teaching job here. I ended up at Jarabacoa Christian School because of previous TU grads working there. So in August 2008 I set off on the biggest adventure of my life. I currently teach 3rd grade and love my students. God has called me to another year here at JCS and I am so excited! Next year (2009-2010)I will be teaching 2nd grade and couldn't be happier. Thanks for taking the time to stop by.
Various Ways to Help
I am in need of prayer warriors who will help support me spiritually and pray for my students.
Below I have listed some ways to help financially through gift cards and checks.
Even just dropping me a note is a great way to help...it makes me smile. :)
Below I have listed some ways to help financially through gift cards and checks.
Even just dropping me a note is a great way to help...it makes me smile. :)
Gift Cards
Gift cards from the following stores may be sent directly to me in the DR (see the "Send Me Mail!" section for more information.
Amazon.com (Library books/Teacher resources);
Borders (Library books/Teacher resources);
Wal-mart(Classroom supplies);
Gift Cards 2
Gift cards from the following stores/sites should be sent to my home address so that my mother can purchase the items and send them to me via my MFI mail account.
Scholastic(Books/Teacher Newsletter);
Jo-Ann Fabrics ;
Teacher Stores: borders, diagrams, posters, etc.
$$
Or Financially:
Tax Deductible Support @
New Horizons Youth Foundation, Inc.
JCS Staff Support Staff Fund
701 South Clinton Street, Suite 112
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
**my name may appear only on the memo line**
Non Tax Deductible Support @
948 Camelot Drive
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
[write this check out to Brooke Jantzen]
Tax Deductible Support @
New Horizons Youth Foundation, Inc.
JCS Staff Support Staff Fund
701 South Clinton Street, Suite 112
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
**my name may appear only on the memo line**
Non Tax Deductible Support @
948 Camelot Drive
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
[write this check out to Brooke Jantzen]
Send Me Mail!
Brooke Jantzen
Unit 3039 – ECDR
3170Airmans Drive
Ft. PierceFL 34946
**$1.50/lb fee to receive mail.**
Unit 3039 – ECDR
3170
Ft. Pierce
**$1.50/lb fee to receive mail.**
2 comments:
Brooke, that's a great hymn and a good source of encouragement when you are away from home and a little sad on Easter Sunday! May this be a really good week for you. I was sad also to put Mary on the plane back to Memphis after a very short weekend, but at least we had her with us for a couple days! Keep up the great work you are doing there in the DR!
Hey Brooke!
We're praying for your work :)
We miss our other sister!
Love,
Betsy
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