May Mission Trip to La Romana, Dominican Republic
May 10–21, 2025
Representing West Side Baptist Church – Topeka, KS
We’re excited to share that Jessamine will lead her first Short-Term Mission team (STM Team) – and Reverend Ivan E. Greuter will travel with her team – to La Romana, Dominican Republic, this May 10-21 2025, to serve alongside global servants Ketly and Vital Pierre, International Ministries (IM) Global Servants. This short-term mission is a unique opportunity to witness and support powerful, ongoing ministry among the Haitian immigrant communities on the island.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me,
and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
~ Matthew 19:14
🤝 Why We’re Going
We believe God is calling us to support this transformative ministry through hands-on partnership, prayer, encouragement, and learning. During our time there, we will work directly with local churches and community leaders to lead a Vacation Bible School program for 200+ children, support educational and outreach programs at the Vision Integral Community Center, learn about the unique challenges faced by Haitian immigrants, share the love of Christ across cultures and languages, enrich our knowledge and experience of the DR culture, food, and historic sites on the Caribbean island, and be great guests!
HOW CAN YOU JOIN US?
STAY CONNECTED 📷 – We’ll post updates, prayer requests, and reflections from the field on our FLICKR ACCOUNT (https://www.flickr.com/photos/wsbctopeka/) and on the Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wsbctopeka. Follow along and lift us up in prayer!
PARTNER IN PRAYER – Please keep the STM Team in your prayers as we prepare for this journey, for safe travels, and the children and people of the Dominican Republic, especially the Haitian refugees. Ask God to boldly proclaim the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and raise a new generation of fully devoted Jesus followers, evangelists, pastors/teachers, and church planters. Ask the Lord to pour down the Holy Spirit upon the people and volunteers.
DONATE NOW 💸- Your generous donations make this mission possible. Help cover travel expenses, supplies, and support for the local ministries in La Romana. Donate ONLINE at https://west-side-baptist-church.square.site/ or give by check by mailing your donation to West Side Baptist Church, 1008 SW 4th St., Topeka, Kansas 66606 (Please note your donation is for the Greuters Mission Trip).
SPREAD THE WORD – Thank you so much for your love, support, and prayers! I’m excited to see what God will do through this mission and how we can make a difference together.
