Send Charlotte and Hadessah to Mission Emanuel
Goal:
USD $4,800
Raised:
USD $2,915
Campaign funds will be received by Joshua Stevenson
Send Charlotte and Hadessah to Mission Emanuel
Joshua, Hadessah (11) and Charlotte (8)—are preparing for a mission trip to Mission Emanuel in the Dominican Republic with our church, West End Community Church. This upcoming March, we will travel to Cielo, a small village on the western edge of Santo Domingo, to serve the local community and be part of something much bigger than ourselves.
Mission Emanuel is an incredible organization transforming communities in the Dominican Republic through the power of Jesus. The campus is home to a preschool, a medical center, a water purification plant, a community center, a women’s cooperative, and more. This vibrant place offers hope, resources, and community for those who need it most. Through construction projects, educational programs, and medical services, Mission Emanuel is making a lasting impact—and we want to be part of this important work.
Charlotte and Hadessah are especially excited about this opportunity. Charlotte, who loves sharing about Jesus, can't wait to help with activities for other kids and see how Mission Emanuel makes a difference every day. Hadessah is eager to learn about the Dominican Republic and to help people whose lives are very different from ours. She also hopes to practice her Spanish as we connect with the people of Cielo.
Our mission trip isn’t just about building structures; it’s about building relationships. We will work alongside the people of Cielo, contributing to various projects like construction, children’s ministry, and community outreach. More importantly, we will take the time to connect with those we serve, to listen to their stories, and to share God’s love with them. We believe that through these relationships, both the people of Cielo and our own family will be deeply impacted.
To make this mission possible, we need your help. The cost of the trip, including flights, lodging, meals, and project supplies, comes to $2,395 per person. Your generous donation will help cover these expenses, allowing us to focus on serving and loving the people of Cielo. Any amount you give will directly support our work and help bring hope and care to a community in need.
By supporting us, you are joining our mission—you are helping to make a difference in the lives of the people we will meet and serve. You are also helping our children learn the value of service, compassion, and the beauty of God’s global church. We would be incredibly grateful for your prayers, your support, and your partnership on this journey.
Thank you for being a part of this story. Together, we can share the love of Jesus and help transform lives in Cielo.
Recent Donations
Anna & Josh have always been a model to others and exemplary example of G-d’s love! Hope this helps in reaching your goal. 18 in Hebrew is the numerical symbol for the word Chai which means “Life”. Cheers to Life x 10! Your legacy will surely carry on from L Dor v’ Dor which means “from generation to generation.”
Praying for you all as you prepare for this trip!
We are so excited about what God will do in your lives as you share the love of Jesus with the nations. We are praying for you and love you girls!
Ed and I are praying for you to trust God to provide money for your trip. We hope you serve and share Jesus with the people and to experience the culture, the food and loving them well. by being "Jesus in the Skin".
The people of the Dominican Republic will be so blessed by Josh, Hadessah, and Charlotte. God bless you all!
Excited for ya'll to have this opportunity!
Thank you and God Bless!
So excited for you guys!!!
We are so excited for you both, Hadessah and Charlotte! All the best wishes from the Finches.
So proud of you, girls! Praying you are used by God in powerful ways.
Josh, What a wonderful experience for your girls!! Such a special opportunity.
I pray that this blesses you to be a blessing to many others!
Updates
Mission Trip Report!
March 18th, 2025
Charlotte, Hadessah and I returned from the Dominican Republic last Wednesday. Overall the trip was a great success! We were able to:
• Build the foundation of a home for a woman in the community
• Help build a retaining wall for the mission
• Deliver food
• Meet Zarah ( a 4 yr old little girl we started sponsoring)
• Meet and play with the schoolchildren of Cielo
• Share Jesus during VBS sessions with the schoolchildren.
We were with about 10 other families with kids from our church, and we all worked as one team and built friendships with each other and the locals at Cielo. We also were able to experience Dominican history and culture by visiting the Colonial district of Santo Domingo.
Our church's website chronicle's our trip here: https://www.westendcc.org/onthemove
Here's what Hadessah and Charlotte wrote in response to questions I posed to them about our trip.
What is the people of Cielo's greatest need?
Hadessah - "The people of Cielo's greatest need is purified water and strong shelter."
Charlotte - "The people of Cielo's greatest need is shelter."
What is the most important thing in a child's life in the Dominican Republic?
Hadessah: "Education is very crucial to a child succeeding in the Dominican Republic."
Charlotte: "Education is the most important thing for children."
How is life different for a child who grows up in Cielo?
Hadessah: "Life is different for children in Cielo because their expectations for their life are a lot lower than American kids. One reason is that most parents aren't able to give their children more education than high school. Another reason is that they don't have time for school because their parents can't drive them to school or they have to help with their siblings."
Charlotte: "Kids in Cielo's life is a lot harder than ours."
What was your favorite memory of the trip?
Hadessah and Charlotte: "My favorite memory was that we sponsored a little girl named Zarah."
How did God use you to help others during this trip?
Hadessah: "In Cielo we helped build the foundation of a house and did a VBS with the kids after the school. We also visited homes while dropping off food. On the last day, we played sports with all the locals."
Charlotte: "We did construction, VBS for the kids, and home visits. God helped me not feel weird."
THANK YOU so much for helping the girls get to the Dominican Republic to love the people of Cielo and to experience what life is like there. Your contribution made a huge impact on the girl's lives and the people of Cielo.
With Gratefulness,
Josh, Anna, Hadessah, and Charlotte
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