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FELIZ ANO NUEVO 2013
Ryan, Erin,
Micah & Josiah
VandeLinde
"Blessings from Above"
Happy New Year! Every year millions of people make New Year's
resolutions concerning their health, diet, exercise routines, goals
and dreams, but we here at EDCM just have one New Year's
resolution. ..Follow HIM! As a matter of fact, this is our goal all of
Rick and Suzanne York
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Blessings from Above
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the time. We ask God daily to guide us as we make decisions about
the vision of our mission and we challenge you to do the same in
your life.
This new year has really started with some wonderful activities that
God has truly blessed. I briefly want to share with you three
blessings that God has already brought us in 2013:
"Blessings in a Box"
As I mentioned in last months newsletter, there are millions of
children around the world that have never received a Christmas gift.
Most of us take for granted the gifts we receive at Christmas time
because we have always received something for Christmas. But
this is the reality for many children here in the DR.
However, because of the overflowing love from the members of
New Hope Christian Church {Roanoke. VA), three hundred
precious Dominican children in Punta Cana will at least receive one
gift this year! New Hope Christian Church has partnered with our
Punta Cana church plant to provide a shoebox size present for
each of the children in the congregation as well as each child in a
nearby local school. The boxes all arrived with no problems and the
event was a huge success. Just look at the faces of these children
as they receive their "Blessings in a Box". Thank you New Hope!
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Ryan & Erin VandeLinde
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(with Josiah's jot)
At Christmas time we got to go the
US and visit my grandparents and
cousins. It was awesome! But it was
really cold! It actually snowed a
little bit and I got to play in it with
my Grandpa. One of my favorite
parts was playing with all of my
cousins. 1love my cousins and we
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"Praise God from whom
all blessings flow!"
"Blessings in Leadership"
National Preacher's Conference
We here at Eastern Dominican Christian Mission have seen a need
for more unity amongst the Christian Churches here In the DR and
have a passion to see each and every church grow. We believe
that God wants HIS church to grow and that we, as preachers,
pastors and missionaries, are a part of HIS growth plan. Therefore,
we held our2"'ânnual National Preacher's Retreat over the
weekend of January 10-12^^.
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have a lot of fun together. One cool
thing we did was dress up like
Joseph and Mary and act out the
Christmas stoiy. Here I am playing
the role of Joseph and that is my
cousin Morgan who is
Mary...obviously!
We had a great time in the US. but
we are glad to be back home, in the
wann weather! Enjoy the snow, but I
will be on the beach!
Micah, 6 yrs. old
Tosiah's Tot
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This
is me, Josiah. I am a rascal, just
look at this picture.
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Thisyear's retreat was very well attended and God moved
powerfully. Larry Travis, lead minister at Nicholson Christian
Church in Independence, KY, lead
several impactful workshops on "Howto
Grow a Church." He put emphasis on
having a clear vision and gave the
attendees practical ways to form a clear
h I ^'ision, Jeff Metzger, lead pastor at
' #^^^1 River Hills Christian Church in Loveland,
J OH, lead several very powerful and
practical workshops on "How to maintain
a healthyfamily." Jeff put an emphasis
on the family and challenged all of the
pastors and leaders t o make their
Larry Travis
families a priority.
God moved powerfully
throughout the entire
weekend, but especially
during Jeffs sermon on
Friday night. At one point
during the sermon, the
entire congregation was
standing, clapping and
shouting"Hallelujah!" God moved In a mighty way and I believe HE
began a spiritual revival in the Christian Church here in the DR. A
HUGE thanks to Larry and Jeff for coming to the DR, humbling
themselves and allowing God to use them in powerful ways. You
men aretruly servants of God and it Is an honor to work with you.
We praise God for what He accomplished through this retreat!
Jeff Metzger
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New Lead Minister in La Romana
Jovanny Baez along with his beautiful wife Leticia and wonderful
children Nashlie, Salmon and Sianny arrived from Costa Rica on
January 7"^ to begin their new ministry as the lead preacherfor our
La Romana church plant. Jovanny is Dominican, but has lived in
Costa Rica for most of the last 20 years. They are excited to be
here and get starting leading this wonderful congregation. After
several meetings with the elders of the church, our La Romana
church as a seven year growth plan called "20/20 Vision." This will
be their clear vision for the next seven years which will take them
through the year 2020.
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We feel blessed to have Jovanny and Leticia with us here in the
east and look forward to seeing how God is going to use them and
where He is going to take this congregation. Please pray for the
Baez family as they settle into their new home and become
accustomed to a new culture and way of living.
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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2013
"Worthy"
"The next day the great
crowd that had come for
Ryan, Erin,
Micah & Josiah
VandeLinde
Rick and Snz.iiuu' York
In This Issue
WORTHY
ABiuegrass Blessing
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the Feast heard that Jesus
w/as on His way to
Jerusalem. They took palm
branches and went out to
meet him, shouting:
"Hosanna!"
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"
"Blessed Is the King of Israel!"
John 12:12-13
Over the next few days "Great Crowds" wil! gather all over the
world in different churches to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ, For many of us, this is normal, common.
We gather together with other brothers and sisters in Christ every
Sunday to worship our Lord. However, millions of non-churchgoers
will be attending a worship service this weekend for the first time all
year. They will be looking for answers. Looking for something
different. Looking for something out of the ordinary.
Let us spread palm branches and make way for the King of kings
and Lord of lords. Let us shout "Hosanna!" "Lord, save us!" and
"Blessed be Your name!" Let us worship Jesus this weekend in
Spirit and in Truth with ail of our heart, soul, mind and strength
because He is worthy. Worthy of our praise, honor and worship.
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor
and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
I Timothy 1:17
"A Bluegrass Blessing"
Hernia? No problem. Gail stones? No worries. Cyst? No longer a
worry. Or at least that what the wonderful medical team from
Kentucky and Georgia say!
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EASTERN DOMINICAN
CHRISTIAN MISSION
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Rick A Suzanne York
Forwarding Agent:
Ken Rutiedge
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Ryan <& Erin VandeLinde
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Forwarding Agent:
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A bit of adventure in everything
What do lizards, snakes,
tarantulas, tree frogs, mice and
my family all have in common?
We all live In the Dominican
Republic. That means
sometimes we live In the same
space too. My familyJust
moved Into a new house and
my brother and I have has a
BLAST exploring It as we settle
In. We have found all sorts of
critters living In and around
the banana trees In our
backyard. I am very fast and
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A huge thanks to the wonderful medical team that once again
partnered with us and the Centre Medico Mutualista (clinic attached
to our La Romana church plant). Nancy Gray and her team of
highly motivated, hard working doctors
and nurses held their annual
"Operative Medico" (affordable
medical outreach) this month.
Surgeons Greg Delaurier and Leslie
Schuschke began early each morning
and operated until late afternoon each
day. They help as many Dominican
and Haitians as possible offering very
affordable (almost free) surgeries for hernias, gall bladders and
cysts while at the same time sharing the love of Jesus with each
patient.
This team of doctors, nurses and willing servants ran like a well-
oiled machine as patients arrived, were prepped for surgery, prayed
over, operated on and recovered in the post-op room. Each step on
the process was handled
professionally by the members of the
team, primarily made up of members
of the Northeast Christian Church,
Louisville, KY. Dozens of patients
were operated on included two of our
La Romana church members, Fran
Cordero and Nahum Baltazar. Each
patient is doing well and we praise
God for another successful Operativo Medico.
We also want to acknowledge Dr. Denise Putnuff (dermatologist)
for her medical outreach. She traveled around the eastern part of
the Dominican Republic holding consults in each of our four church
plants as well as in several of our church member's homes. Denise
helped solve many of the skin issues that people have been dealing
with for years. Thank you, Denise, for your ministry.
Also, a special thanks to Neil Webster,
EDCM board member, for working so hard to
get our La Romana sound system installed
as well as helping get the preacher's office
set up. During his time here this year, Neil got
to know the new preacher of the La Romana
Church, Jovanny Baez, as well as the
worship leader, Ricardo Luis. Thanks for
everything Nell!
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can catch almost anything.
Josiah is learning to catch little
lizards too. But the more time
we spend in the house the less
the little critters seem to want
to stay. My mom says they are
not welcome visitors inside the
house anyway. However, you
all are welcome anytime, so
come on and check out our
new house. If you're up to it,
we can go on a adventure and
see what iittie critters we can
find together.
Micah
(Age 6)
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SPRING 2013
"Body of Christ"
Ryan, Erin,
Micah & Josiah
VandeLinde
"The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though
all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. Now
the body is not made up of one part but of many. As it is, there are
many parts, but one body. Now you are the body of Christ, and
each one of you is a part of it."
Rick diul Suz.innc York
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Body of Christ
AWest Side Story
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1 Corinthians 12:12,14,20,27
Paul tells us that we, the church, are to be the body of Christ here
on the earth. Jesus is the head and we are the hands and feet.
This means we are to preach the gospel and teach the world about
the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. It means we help clothe
the naked and feed the hungry. It means we love the unlovable,
have mercy on the unmerciful. We have different roles and
purposes, but we are to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ!
Wow, what a responsibility and what an honor! Here are a few
ways our local congregations have being the hands, the feet and
the body of Christ;
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Youth Camp 20i.^
Baptisms
Higuey Christian Church
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Ryan <& Erin VandeLinde
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Minute
Me and Nana
I just got back from a special
trip to the United States with
my dad. My great grandma,
Nana, was really sick so Daddy
and I went to visit with her. I
love Nana so much so I was
really happy to see her, love on
her and then say good bye.
You see, Nana died while we
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"AWestside Story"
We thank West Side Christian Church (Springfield, IL) for
partnering with us and for helping
share the message and love of
Jesus Christ. Gary Winkleman
(Pastoral Care Minister) and his
wonderful team of nurses, pilots,
teachers, geologists and other
wonderful people arrived to the DR
ready to work. They were able to
present the gospel to many women
in all four EDCM church plants through a scrapbooking craft based
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were in the United States. Our
family and I are sad that Nana
isn't here with us. But I am
happy to tell everyone that we
will see Nana again in heaven
some day. If you didn't know
Nana, I'm sure you'll love her
when you meet her in heaven
too.
Micah
(Age 6)
Thank you so much for your love
and support andprayers during
the illness and death of Ryan's
sweet grandmother. Nana was
an example of a true servant and
of Christ's humility.
Love,
Micah's Mom (Erin)
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on prayer. This opened a lot of doors for our national preachers and
their wives as they continue working with the women that
participated. Thanks to EDCM Board of Trustees member Joni
Colle for using her talents as a nurse to minister to dozens of
Dominicans. Joni and her team were able to provide health checks
and educate the Dominicans about blood pressure, blood sugar
levels and a healthy diet. A special thanks to the men of this great
team as they painted, replaced a "Dominican" fence, as well as
hung several fans in our new school in Punta Cana.
Thank you West Side and may God bless you for your
faithfulness!
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How many American men
does it take to change a
Dominican light bulb?
"A Personal Touch"
This year, both the York family and VandeLinde family will be
traveling to the US to visit our supporting churches. The York's
have already begun what they are calling the "York's Farewell
Tour!" We hope to see you soon!
York Famiiv
York's Farewell Tour!
We had a wonderful few weeks visiting supporting churches, family
and friends In February and March. We enjoyed visiting the
following churches:
New Testament Christian Church in Keokuk, Iowa
Erie Christian Church in Erie Illinois
West Side Christian Church in Springfield, Illinois
Central Church of Christ in Streator, Illinois
Crossroads Christian Church in Danville, Illinois
Broadway Christian Church in Mattoon, Illinois
They were blessed with a lot of warm fellowship and great
meals. Aspecial "Thank You" to our long time Forwarding Agents
and friends. Ken and Jan Rutledge at Little Galilee Christian Camp
in Clinton ,IL for letting us use their home as our base during our
travels. We're very encouraged by the response of the churches to
continue supporting the work in the Eastern Dominican Republic
under Ryan and Erin's leadership and vision.
Round two of the Farewell Tour begins in the Cincinnati area
starting the first of August and continues through the middle of
December. We will be visiting churches in Ohio, Indiana, Missouri,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania and New
York! Please pray for our safe travels and a good reception from
the churches that we visit. We will be basing our travels in the
Russell, KY area, where one of our supporting churches has a
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mission house for visiting missionaries to use on furlough. The Lord
provides, as He always does!
VandeLinde Family
We will be visiting the following churches this summer. Hope to see
you there!
June 16th Community Christian Church, McCoy, VA
June 23rd Northeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY
June 30th First Christian Church, Morristown, IN
July 14th Penn Forest Christian Church, Roanoke, VA
July 21st New Hope Christian Church, Roanoke, VA
July 28th Central Christian Church, St. Petersburg, FL
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MAY/JUNE 2013
Ryan, Erin,
Micah & Josiah
VandeLinde
"Happy Anniversary"
That's right, Happy Anniversary to the Higuey Christian Church! Just a
little over two years ago we were praying about which part ofthe city of
Higuey to plant a new church in and who would be the lead pastor. God
quickly answered those questions providing us with a small worship center
as well as Victor and Heidy Hernandez to
In This Issue
Happy Anniversary Higuey
A Mo'town Revival
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lead the congregation. At the time, Victor
and Heidy were living in Costa Rica as
missionaries serving several different local
congregations. While being a Dominican
native, Victor followed his passion and left
the Dominican Republic in 1991 to pursue
higher education and experience in
ministry. This passion for God's Word and
for reaching the lost landed Victor in
Panama where he received his higher
education in ministry from a Bible
Institute and began his full-time
ministry. Victor later found himself
serving the Lord in Costa Rica as well as
falling in love with a wonderfully spirited
Tica (Costa Rican) named Heidy. Now,
after more than 20 years of education and experience, God has brought
Victor and Heidy back to the Dominican Republic to pastor the Higuey
Christian Church and lead them through their first two years as a
congregation.
On May 22"^^ 2013 the Higuey Christian Church celebrated its two year
anniversary with a five day rally which included the participation of each
of the EDCM church plants as well as
several other local churches. Several local
artists shared their music and evangelistic
message each night as the theme was
"Underneath the shadow of HIS wings."
Victor's passion for the Lord is evident to
all and Heidy's sweet spirit and delicious
food is quickly becoming famous. We here
at EDCM are honored to have the
Hernandez family as a part of our team and are very pleased with where
God is leading this new church plant.
A speical thanks to Broadway Christian Church, Christ's Church of
Mandarin and all others who have partnered with EDCM to help make
this new church launch a success.
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May God use the efforts and passion of EDCM and Victor Hernandez to
reach as many lost souls as possible. Let us be a shining light for
Him. Praise God!
"AMo'town Revival"
A wonderful group from First Christian Church, Morristown, TN
partnered with us here in June as they focused their efforts working with
our La Romana church plant. Lead minister Greg Grant led a very
organized and loving team
which held three VBS
activities for children of the
La Romana Christian
Church as well as the Villa
Hermosa Christian
Church. With each VBS
averaging about 130
children, the Mo'town team
handled the children
superbly as we sang,
danced, listened to puppets,
made a craft, had a bible
lesson and played cool games in the front yard. The children thoroughly
enjoyed themselves as the American team showed them the unconditional
love of Jesus. The Mo'town gang also took on a large construction project
helping build a new entrance to the La Romana church building. This
included lots of mixing of concrete (by hand), shoveling, pouring, carrying
buckets of water and getting really dirty. They also came alongside the La
Romana congregation to help finish painting the front of the church
building to help conclude the face lilt.
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Hello everybody, I have some great
news to share with you. 1graduated!
That's right, 1have officially
graduated from the first grade! We
have a program here in the DR
called "Ya Se leer" which means "I
can read." And the end of first
grade, we all are able to read in
English and in Spanish, so we had a
big celebration and party. My
parents were there and so was my
hermanito, Josiah. 1got to wear this
cool red robe and a cool hat and go
up on stage. They called my name
out and I walked down the aisle,
went up on stage and took my seat.
Then we first graders sang several
songs in English and Spanish and
performed for our parents. I had a
solo in the song "Mother Earth"
where I held the microphone and had
to sing by myself. 1was a little
nervous, but my mommy and daddy
had practiced with me a lot, so 1was
ready.
After the ceremony, we had
cupcakes and took a lot of
pictures. Anyway, now 1know how
to read and it is a lot of fun.
Have a great summer....and don't
forget to read every night before you
go to bedy^
Micah
(Age 6)
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thanks to lead minister of FCC, Greg Grant, and to the Professor of Old
Testament at Johnson University, Steve Cook, for partnering with us in
training our local ministers. Greg and Steve did a magnificent job sharing
with our local ministers about Hermeneutics and Homiletics. Their
wisdom and knowledge opened the eyes of our ministers and has spurred
them to study more and spend more time on their sermon preparations.
Thanks Steve and Greg!
Overall, God moved powerfully through the Morristown gang changing
lives here in the DR as well as many who participated. Great Job guys and
thank you so much!
"A Personal Touch"
This year, both the York family and VandeLinde family will be
traveling to the US to visit our supporting churches. The York's
have already begun what they are catling the "York's Farewell
Tour!" We hope to see you soon!
VandeLinde Family
We will be visiting the following churches this summer. Hope to see
you there!
June 16th Community Christian Church, McCoy, VA
June 23rd Northeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY
June 30th First Christian Church, Morristown, TN
July 14th Penn Forest Christian Church, Roanoke, VA
July 21st New Hope Christian Church, Roanoke, VA
July 28th Central Christian Church, St Petersburg, FL
Address Change
We would like to communicate an address change in the overall
address of Eastern Dominican Christian Mission. As our mission
continues to handle the transition of leadership from the York
family to the VandeLinde family, some necessary changes will need
to be made. As the York and VandeLinde families visit our
supporting congregations, we will communicate clearly some of the
changes we have had to make. One change is the main US
address of EDCM. The new address is now:
PO Box 20136
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$25,000 each)
Bible dictionaries,
encyclopedias,
commentaries, etc...for
each of our 6 preachers
PRAYER NEEDS
VandeLinde Family
summer travel plans
New School in Punta
Cana (opening in
Aug/Sept)
EDCM leadership
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Dear Reggie,
In this month of Thanksgiving, EDCM would like to give thanks to God for
Rick and Suzanne York. They have served as missionaries for over 40
years and will be retiring this year. If God has worked through Rick and/or
Suzanne in your life, please let them know.
There are a few ways we would you to share how Rick and Suzanne have
touched your life.
Go to Eastern Dominican Christian Mission's facebook page and
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has worked through Rick and/or Suzanne.
Send a handwritten card, letter or note to;
PO Box 20136
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We know that Rick and Suzanne have touched our lives in so
many ways and we are sure that there are many others that
also have been blessed. Please take a moment to share with
Rick and Suzanne the impact they have made on you.
Thank you In advance for your participation.
Sincerely,
Ryan and Erin VandeLlnde
PO Box 20136
Roanoke. VA 24018
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Dominican Christian Mission
Dear Reggie,
On behalf of the Eastern Dominican Christian Mission Team, we want to wish all of
you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
We here at EDGM are very thankful for the many blessings that God continues to
bestow upon us and we are very thankful for your friendship. We cannot thank you
enough for partnering with us in "making disciples of ail nations."
As you gather with family today to eat turkey and delicious pumpkin and pecan pie,
we ask you to take a moment and thank God for the many blessings He has poured
into your lives. His word says:
"Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song."
Psalm 95:2
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Winter 2013
Ryan, Erin,
Micah & Josiah
VandeLinde
"Well done good andfaithfiil
servant"
In This Issue
The Yorks- 41 years of service
Short-term Blessings
Contact Information
MIcah's Minute and Josiah's Jot
Personal Announcements
EDCM Needs
The EDCM Mission Team is very proud to recognize the
faithful service of Rick and Suzanne York. After 41 faithful years in
full-time ministry Rick and Suzanne are retiring from the mission
field. When we think about what God has accomplished through
Rick and Suzanne's ministry throughout the years, words like
"powerful", "compassionate", "faithful", "dedicated" and "loving"
come to mind. Passages such as 2 Timothy 4:2 and 2 Corinthians
4:5 are reflected their ministry.
"Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season;
correct, rebuke and encourage-with great patience and careful
instruction."
II Timothy 4:2:
"For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and
ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake."
II Corinthians 4:5
Rick and Suzanne always preached the Word boldly and were
always prepared to correct, rebuke and encourage. The impact of
their ministry has been felt by tens of thousands throughout the
islands of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
and will be remembered
for years to come.
Rick and Suzanne started
their journeys as students
at Johnson Bible College
(now Johnson University)
and Miliigan College, but
both were called to the
mission field shortly after
graduation. As a young
single missionary in Puerto
Rico, Suzanne Swango
(York) had followed her calling to be a full-time missionary as she
taught in the Puerto Rico Christian School. Little did she know that
God was about to bring her the man of her dreams and together
they would faithfully serve as missionaries for the next 40
years. Here is a simple timeline of the Rick and Suzanne's life as
full-time missionaries:
Rick teaching in PRCS
1972 Suzanne moved to Puerto Rico as full-time missionary
with the Puerto Rico Christian School
1973 Rick moved to Puerto Rico as full-lime missionar>'witli the
Puerto Rico Christian School
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EASTERN DOMINICAN
CHRISTIAN MISSION
Contact Information
Rick & Suzonne York
Email:
rickandsuzanneyork(@gmail.com
Ryan & Erin VandeLinde
Email:
ryanvandeIinde@hotmail.com
Cell: 1-809-707-3069
Mail and Donations to:
Mission
PO Box 20136
Roanoke, VA 24018
Micah's Minute
(with Josiah's Jot)
Me and my TKD friends!
Well, i just received one of the best
early Christmas gifts ever...my
yellow belt! As you know, I started
taking Tae Kwon Do several
months ago and I love it! My
favorite part is when my friends
and 1 get to "battle." That is when
we get to fight each other one on
one. Well, we don't actually fight.
We aren't allowed to actually touch
each other, but we are allowed to
practice our kicks and punches on
each other. It is a lot of fun.
1976-1980 Rick was Director of the Christian Day School
1980-89 Full-time missionaries in San German, PR
1990 Moved to Santiago, Dominican Republic.
1991-2000 Suzanne taught in the Santiago Christian School
1995-2000 Rick was the Director of the Santiago Christian School
2000-2003 Rick and Suzanne were professors at Johnson
University. Knoxvilie, TN
2003 Returned to the Dominican Republic and founded Eastern
Dominican Christian Mission
2003-2013 Ministered as full-time missionaries with EDCM*
Helped plant the La Romana Christian Church. Punta Cana
Christian Church and the Higuey Christian Church
o Began and worked closely with the women's ministry in the
LRM Christian Chinch
= Trained the elders of the LRM Christian Church
" Taught many bible classes and helped guide the LRM
church through biblical sennons
Planted the Punta Cana Christian Church, recruited
Franklin and Ilonka Francisco as lead ministers
Helped lead approximately 100 short-term teams
Altogether, Rick and Suzanne faithfully sei'ved for 18 years in Puerto
Rico. 20 years in the Dominican Republic and three years at Johnson
University for a grand total of 41 faithful years in full-time ministry.
Praise God for Rick and Suzanne York!
Therefore, after their faithful and fruitful 41 years of ministiy, they have
decided to retire from full-time missionary work. Rick and Suzanne York
will be greatly missed in Latin America but their legacy lives on. We here
at F,DCM are veiy grateful for their ministry and for the love they have
shown to all of us. Therefore, on behalf of all of us here at EDCM, there is
really only one thing to say:
"Well (lone good ondfaithful servanf(s)."
We love you Rick and Suzanne and pray that God continues to bless you
as you start the next phase of your lives. IQuc Dios los bendiga!
Rick& Suzanne York
Daughters Laurie and Emily
Granddaughter Georgina
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Just the other day I had a big test
to see if I was ready to get my
yellow belt. I had to learn many
different types of kicks, punches
and combinations as well as the
Kicho Hanna. This is a 20 step
move that combines everything 1
know together in one fluid dance
like performance. I had to do it in
front of 3 teachers, all my
classmates and all of their parents.
I was nervous, but my Mom and
Dad said i did it perfectly and that
they were really proud of me.
Then, the teacher held a piece of
wood and 1 had to kick it and break
it. It was awesome! I didn't know I
could do that. When I kicked it, it
snapped right in half! 1 broke the
wood with my kick...awesome!
Anyway, I am loving my
Taekwondo class. Can't wait to be
in the Olympics some day:).
Merry Christmas
Me with the wood I broke!
Micah, 7 yrs. old
Tosiah's Tot
"I'm thankful"
"Short-term Blessings"
Over the past several months we have hosted several short-term teams
which have been huge blessings. As these teams surrendered their time,
money, energy and comfort to come to the DR for a week and serve God,
we were constantly reminded of the passage in Ephesians 3:20-21:
"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or
imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory
in the church and in Jesus Christ throughout all generations, for ever and
ever! Amen."
God continually showed us that He is able to do immeasurable more than
all we ask or imagine. The amazing group from Christ's Church Mandarin
as well as the incredible group from Broadway Christian Church
experienced firsthand just how powerful our Lord and Savior is and Just
how much He can accomplish if we surrender to Him. While both
churches focused their efforts partnering with EDCM's Higuey Christian
Church, we quickly became a shining light for the whole community to
see.
Here is a glimpse of what God accomplished through these two wonderful
short-term blessings:
Christ's Church
Jacksonville, FL
4,
Sidewalk In progress
Sidewalk Before
Sidewalk Completed
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At my school I celebrating
Thanksgiving this year! It
is a special American
holiday that we don't
celebrate in the Dominican
Republic. So it was a special
day. All our parents came
and we had a feast. I thank
God for my family and my
school.
"Personal
Announcements"
VandeLinde Family
Just want to
quickly
update
everybody
and let you
guys know
that God
continues to
bless us as
Erin is
"endnta," or
pregnant!
We praise
God for the
Emily Teaching Christ's Church Team
Broadway Christian Church
and
Minier Christian Church
Illinois
Broadway and Minier's
groups had the privilege
of witnessing four
baptisms while at the
beach. Praise Sod!
Baptisms at the beach
Greg with children
Sarah with some students
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blessing and promise to do our
best to raise this child in a
ioving and Godiy home.
Please pray for Erin, the baby
and the his late May or early
June arrival.
PHYSICAL NEEDS
La Romana Church needs
another $1000 for repairs
on their church bus.
Roof: $20,000 to put on a
concrete roof
PRAYER NEEDS
York family retirement
2014's goais for EDCM
Punta Cana Scool
EDCM Online
Facebook
Mission
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V
up goes the wall!
"In our own words"
EDCM is blessed by the short term teams that serve along side
our national leaders. But we also feel that God blesses those
that give of their time and talents to serve. Here are a couple
testimonies from recent team members.
"I listened and looked at pictures as a friendly couple told me
about Eastern Dominican Christian Mission. They told me about
the churches and the Yorks and the Vandelindes but this seemed
so distant. Having the opportunity to go to the Dominican
Republic with my dad was definitely a major blessing. After the
trip I can say with full confidence "Now to Him who is able to do
immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His
power that is at work within us, to Him be glory In the church and
in ]esus Christ throughout all generations, for ever and ever!
Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21. God absolutely did so much more
than I could possibly imagine or ask.
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What was I scared of the most on this trip?
Surrender. I was afraid of what God might ask me to
accomplish. Praise God for victory In Jesus! I learned that the
will of God is good, pleasing, and perfect He is our strength.
The church In Higuey was amazing and the worship
and message on Sunday night reminded me of why I was there;
for the glory and renown of the Savior. Through this week In the
Dominican Republic the Lord opened my eyes to more of the
reality of His Kingdom. He is coming soon. Surely He sees
everything these people have left to invest in His Kingdom. So, to
sum this up, on this trip I saw the Workers of the Harvest giving
for the most worthwhile cause, and that was truly a blessing.
Additionally, to all those who invest in this work, your giving is
surely not in vain! Praise God for what He has done and will do
here. "
-Emily Foster, 16 year old homeschooler from Florida
&
Emily taught in children and youth programs as part of Christ's
Church Mandarin's team in October.
"I don't know how you can grow to love people so much
in a few days, but I did. I'm already praying God will show
me a clear direction for my future. The trip home had its
difficulties, but we all made it in the end. Along the way
were more goodbyes, but God willing our paths will cross
again. God taught me many things this week. He gave me
courage to do things I didn't think I could do. He gave me
the strength to do physically tough jobs. He kept me safe
and healthy. He reminded me I don't have to change the
world, but to start with loving one person and serving right
where I am. He showed me the danger of becoming indifferent
and comfortable in my life. I saw the joy and contentment these
people have in spite of their simplistic lives. I am learning, daily,
to see things as God sees them, to love people as He would, to
live each day to the fullest, and give God the only thing I have to
give- myself and my dreams.
Ps. 37:4 'Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the
desires of your heart.' "
-Sarah Tucker, elementary school teacher from Illinois
m
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Sarah shared God's love with the Dominican children and women as part
of Broadway Christian Church's team in November.
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