DSM's 30 second update from Managua, Nicaragua

These Children were waiting in line for the feeding program sponsored by Hand of Hope in Managua, Nicaragua to open. Earlier that day, there was a shootout amongest gang members involving an AK47. The Children had spent casings in one hand and a Christian tract in another.

My question is who will win over these kids? Will they be the next generation of church leaders or the next generation of thugs, drug addicts and prostitutes? We can make a difference!

Costa Rica Earthquake '09

Costa Rica experienced a 6.2 earthquake that rocked this peaceful country. We have been able to assit the victims with food, supplies and almost 1/3 of a mile of 2" water supply lines. We would like to give a VERY special thanks to Joyce Meyer Ministries for helping so many people and giving so very much towards the victims of this disaster. Thank you for sending us together we are making a difference.

Puerto Rico Prison Outreach

My son Donny Salas, Adolph Rodriguez and myself visited some 7,000+ inmates in Puerto Rico. Joyce Meyer Ministries distributed a care packets containing a bar of soap, shampoo and a Christian book to everyone incarcerated on this Caribbean Island.

We distributed the gifts with love and a simple message, Jesus loves you and we do too. We were able to encourage the believers, pray for the needs of the inmates and preach the gospel.
A very special thanks to JMM for allowing us another GREAT opportunity.

Mission Completed

Glenn Hulsey and his team arrived with a goal of building a much needed bathroom for a church in Costa Rica, in just one week. Paul, Guy and Tim under Glenn's direction, built the walls, ceilings, laid tile and installed 2 toilets, 2 urinals and a sink. They also hung three doors and painted. Pastor Armando and the congregation were very pleased.

A special thanks to Glenn and Twin Rivers for making this happen!

September, '08

September has been a busy month for DSM. Cindy and I were able to attend the Twin River's Mission Conference in St. Louis. We had a great time and loved hanging out with old friends and making some new ones. Even though hurricane Ike dumped tons of rain cancelling the Sunday service.

The annual Victory Church golf tournament also was fun, once again seeing some old friends and sponsoring one of the holes.

Our 15Th. anniversary celebration was awesome, there was a good turn out with the best partners in the world. Cindy prepared some mouth watering Costa Rican dishes.

And finally we held our DSM's Board of Directors meeting, while we were in St. Louis. I thank God for the members and their wisdom. We all are looking forward to the next 15 years.

Rusty Domingue and Celebration Church

Rusty and his team arrived from Texas to conduct a three night, open tent revival/evangelistic outreach. Rusty preached three great messages with people responding by giving their hearts to Jesus.

During they day we held a Children's event, complete with balloons, games, prizes, skits, face paintings, hot dogs, pinats and of course the good news of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Angelo and his church were very happy, the Children were fed, the sick prayed for, the saints encouraged, souls won for the kingdom, Jesus lifted up and the gospel preached.

Life Church Indianapolis Team Video

Here is video of the mission team from Life Church Indianapolis that came down mid-July. This was their second trip this year!