Just a little update

The actual one year anniversary of the Majcher's packing up, leaving Austin, TX and heading to the DR is August 19. What a wonderful year full of beautiful memories, challenges, set backs, leaps forward and amazing support both financially and prayerfully. I just wanted to encourage those who haven't yet to read the July post which sums up our year. There are also a few pictures from the summer thrown in. Hope your summer has been productive and restful. May you welcome the fall with anticipation and joy and thank you for taking time to check out our blog and read about what we are doing here in the Dominican Republic


A few things to pray about and highlight:

1. The Makarios School's first day of classes is September 1!! This fall we will be starting a dual language program with our two youngest classes. This is an exciting transition with incredible potential for our students.
   
2. Our family is up to 65% funding--this is a 5% increase since the July posting. YIPPEE.  At this point, we are not supported by any churches--all of our support comes from individuals.  If your church would like to partner us, PLEASE let me know how to proceed with that.
   
3. If YOU would like to financially partner with us and help us start the new school year fully funded, PLEASE visit https://makarios.webconnex.com/missionary today. Choose 'Majcher Family' from the drop down box.
   
4. I am profoundly thankful to be in a place of religious freedom—I have no fear surrounding being a Christian here. Sadly, this reality that is not everyone's. May those of us who are believers carry the gospel as the precious gift it is with the boldness of those young and old who are losing their lives violently for its cause.
   

A flashback and pix from Summer 2014

 A year ago, Ironman (Imani Folkes, a teacher at the Mak School) sent this note to encourage Levi to love his new school.  Thankfully, I don't see that being a problem this year.  :)  Thank you LORD!

 Such a big girl now!  Eighteen months old in this picture and as cute as can be!  Thank you LORD!

 Had some fun visitors this summer.  Jakob and Isaak Megilligan who live in Austin came with their mom, Sharla!  Fun times all around.  Thank you LORD!

 Sam, Levi and me on the last day of summer school.  What a great year!! Thank you LORD!

Sam and Levi in resortsville, Playa Dorada, in Puerto Plata where we ride bikes.  They are posing by a metal guy who is golfing.  We always mention how Grampa would love this golfing guy as Grampa is a golfer himself.  :)  Thank you LORD for wonderful grandparents!!