Dominican Republic
Take me out to the Ball Game!
America’s pastime? I do not think so! In the Dominican Republic, people live for baseball. Baseball, Baseball, Baseball! Some of the best players in baseball come from the Dominican Republic.
Think about it though, how do you think the people of the Dominican Republic got good at baseball? Thats right! They play all the time!
HOW MUCH TIME?
People in the Dominican Republic will spend their entire lives trying to make a professional team in America. Unfortunately, though, no matter how good you are, you cannot keep your talent forever. Getting old is no fun! And all of their work will eventually be for nothing.
Interesting Facts:
The Dominican Republic flag is the only flag in the WHOLE WORLD to have what picture on it? The Bible is opened to John 8:32.
The Dominican Republic is located on an island called Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti. One-third of the eastern part of the island belongs to Haiti.
The Dominican Republic is twice the size of New Jersey, and has a population of 10.8 million people.
The capital is Santo Domingo, which is the oldest city in the Americas.
The Dominican Republic has a tropical climate and its national language is Spanish.
The national currency used is the Peso.
The largest industry is sugar production.
Baseball is the national sport.
Roman Catholicism is the largest religion, making up 95% of the population.
Have you ever thought about going to tell the people of the Dominican Republic about Jesus? Will you go?
Will you give your life for something that lasts forever? I am so glad that God tells us how we can live our life for Him and not waste it. Let’s all agree together that we will stop spending so much time on things that disappear, and we will start doing things that will last forever!
Pray with us that God will send more laborers to reach every city, town, house, and soul with the Gospel message. Pray that God uses the current economic stresses to draw people to Him, that the name of Jesus will be glorified.
Patrick and Leslie Henry have been missionaries in Buenos Aires, Argentina since 2016. Find out more about the Henrys at advancethegospel.net and connect with them at phenryj@gmail.com
