Youths Go On Mission to Dominican Republic

A youth group from Bethel AME Church of Morristown recently participated in a youth mission to the Dominican Republic, accompanied by the Rev. Sidney Williams. The press release is below:

[Last] week a youth group from Bethel AME Church of Morristown embarked on a Global Missions Trip to the Dominican Republic. The trip is the first of its kind for many of the young travelers, who range in age from 11 to 22. The group is accompanied by Rev. Sidney Williams who “wants every child to have the same experience that my own children have had by living/being in another country and for them to be changed by the experience.” First Lady, Teresa Williams, is also traveling with the youths.  

One of the key objectives of this mission is to build relationships and life-long friendships within the Dominican Republic. The group’s itinerary, which begins and ends in Santo Domingo and includes stops in Borahana, Puerto Plata, and Samana, provides tremendous opportunity for the youths to fellowship and immerses themselves in the diverse cultures of the county. 

While in Borahana, the group is working hand-in-hand with the Dominican residents on a local community project. For this portion of the mission, the group partnered with the Foundation for Peace, a not-for profit organization dedicated to working in materially impoverished areas of the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Kenya.

In the months leading up to the trip, the young people prepared for the mission by absorbing as much as they could about Dominican history, culture and language. When asked what he hopes to gain from the experience one traveler responded, “I am looking forward to being completely immersed in the Dominican culture and experiencing what life is truly like in another country. I want to come back with a greater appreciation for life both inside and outside of the United States.”  

To learn more about Bethel AME Church of Morristown’s Global Missions and/or to lend financial support for future trips, contact The Rev. Sidney Williams or visit www.bethelamechurchmorristown.org.