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Oviedo, Dominican Republic – Mission Project

The Oviedo Mission Project was a transformative initiative led by Gospel Travel Mission in the southern region of the Dominican Republic, where there was previously no Adventist presence. What began as a simple visit became a long-term mission effort focused on evangelism, community service, and church planting.

From the very beginning, the mission was marked by faith and providence. Despite limited resources, God opened doors for housing, partnerships, and supplies, allowing the missionary team to establish a presence in the community and begin serving immediately.

Community Impact Initiatives

Throughout several months of service, the mission focused on meeting both spiritual and practical needs in Oviedo:

Evangelism & Church Planting
Missionaries conducted Bible studies, home visits, and evangelistic campaigns across multiple communities. As a result, lives were transformed, and a new Adventist congregation was established, where regular Sabbath services are now held.

Education & Youth Outreach
The team worked closely with local schools, providing character-based presentations, mentorship, and spiritual guidance to children and youth. These efforts opened doors for long-term discipleship and community trust.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)
One of the most impactful initiatives was a large-scale VBS program that reached hundreds of children and adolescents, offering structured activities, Bible teaching, meals, and resources that introduced them to the love of Jesus in a practical way.

Health Brigade & Community Care
A major highlight was the Health Brigade, where medical professionals provided care to hundreds of residents. Services included medical consultations, dental care, vision support, medications, and health education—addressing critical needs in an underserved region.

Measurable Impact

32+ baptisms as a direct result of evangelistic efforts
Hundreds of children reached through VBS programs
500+ individuals served through medical outreach
New church planted in a previously unreached community

Stewardship of Donor Support

Donor contributions were essential in making this mission possible. Funds were used to support:

Evangelistic materials and outreach campaigns
VBS supplies, meals, and children’s resources
Medical supplies, medications, and health services
Community assistance (food, basic needs, infrastructure support)
Logistics, housing, and transportation for missionaries

Because of this support, a community that once had no Adventist presence is now experiencing ongoing spiritual growth, organized ministry, and a visible church movement.

A Lasting Legacy

The Oviedo mission is not just a completed project—it is an ongoing testimony of transformation. Today, a local church is active, new believers are growing in faith, and the foundation has been laid for continued ministry in the region.

Thank you for being part of what God is doing in Oviedo.

Our Trip

Country

Dominican Republic

Towns

Oviedo

Days

7 days

Families

350 families

Children

795 children

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Saturday, July 9th, 2022 | Sabado, Julio 9, 2022

After hard work visiting people to take the step of faith, for the glory of God 16 souls decided to give their life to Christ Jesus through baptism, understanding that He is the way, truth and life. At the conclusion of that great spiritual feast, the ministerial students continued to work with the members of the Adventist Church of Oviedo instilling in them love and harmony as brothers in Christ Jesus. The brothers visited each other to continue encouraging them in the Lord and ask them how they felt after that great baptism. During that week they continued to promote the VBS that would begin on Monday 18th. Seventeen boxes were organized for the activity for the children and painting the school’s playground.

Saturday, July 16th, 2022 | Sabado, Julio 16, 2022

The ministerial students organized a service with the newly baptized and several more visitors, in which they rejoiced in the Lord singing several hymns and left enriched with his Holy Word.

Sunday, July 17th, 2022 | Domingo, Julio 17, 2022

Mrs. Wanda and Mrs. Belkis arrived accompanied by the missionaries who would be working in the VBS, that day the boxes containing the material for this activity were opened.

Monday, July 18th, 2022 | Lunes, Julio 18, 2022

Children from the community began arriving at the VBS. We started the day joyfully taking on the challenge of receiving and organizing approximately 700 children and adolescents, when we were expecting 600. God manifested Himself in an extraordinary way, everyone enjoyed not only games and food, but praised God's name and knew more about Him through His Word. At the end of the day, a meeting was convened to establish strategies for the next day to improve the attention to the participants. Ms. Wanda thanked all those who helped make the first day a success.

Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 | Martes, Julio 19, 2022

After much prayer and planning, God heard the cry of His children even though the number of children and adolescents was greater than expected, all could be organized in such a careful way that they were divided by colors and age. That day they were also able to enjoy games, the word of God, a delicious lunch and were given a t-shirt alluding to the program and a backpack containing materials for the activity. After much work and having a successful day for the glory of God, Mrs. Wanda took the missionaries and ministerial students to Cabo Rojo where they enjoyed the beach and sharing a meal.

Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 | Miercoles, Julio 20, 2022

As the children arrived, we placed them according to their identifying colors for the opening and then guided them to the corresponding stations. The day was full of blessings and youthful joy, every moment was carefully planned for them to live an experience that showed them the love of Jesus. That day Mrs. Wanda took the missionaries and ministerial students to visit the lagoon of Oviedo where the girl is located for whom she felt the call of God to take this great project to that community, she also took them to the “Arroyo Salado” to enjoy the cold water.

Thursday, July 21st, 2022 | Jueves, Julio 21, 2022

Upon the great closing of VBS, mixed emotions of children and adolescents as well as all of us who were involved in the direction of the program. God was working in a special way in the lives of teenagers, who for the glory of his name 16 of them decided to leave the world and give themselves to Christ through baptism. The satisfaction expressed by the parents of the children and adolescents who were participating echoed with other parents, who felt motivated to bring their children, with the intention that they had the opportunity to enter the program. This situation resulted in the number of children increasing every day, but God continued to supply everything necessary to be able to take care of all the children.

Friday, July 22nd, 2022 | Viernes, Julio 22, 2022

This evening, the doctors who would be working with the Health Brigade to take place on the next day in Oviedo are getting ready.

Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 | Sabado, Julio 23, 2022

The Health Brigade began in the morning in the local school facilities meanwhile a great service in the multipurpose room took place where they praised God and shared his word. At the end of the religious service, different tickets were given to those present, according to the medical need of each one. There were 23 health professionals and their assistants, which were: 12 doctors, 4 dentists, 1 psychologist, 4 registered nurses, 2 pharmacists. In total 28 people, plus local staff of the medical center of Oviedo. It was possible to feel the great need for medical attention in this place, people came eager to be attended and served. That short space of time was organized with the help of the locals in a very efficient way. A total of 517 people could be treated by the numbers given, but special cases that did not have numbers were attended. There were 311 blood glucose tests, 21 dental extractions, 69 prophylaxis, 127 pediatric consultations, 310 ophthalmology patients, 111 glasses were delivered. In addition, more than 1400 prescription drugs were delivered by the pharmacy. Many of the people served asked if we could come back for them to bring families and friends who have medical needs. We promised them that we would try to return to serve those in need. It was a wonderful experience; we praise God for that opportunity to help those most in need. The same day the Bible, scarf and faith of Jesus were given to the newly baptized, an achievement achieved by the missionary work that was being carried out during those months of preparation for the event. The missionaries and ministerial students travelled to Pedernales for a sunset service and also the baptism of Antonio, who was our driver of the mini bus in which we traveled from Pedernales to Oviedo every day and for other assignments. During that week God was working so especially in his life that he made the decision to give himself to Christ.

Sunday, July 24th, 2022 | Domingo, Julio 24, 2022

On Sunday the 24th. Mrs. Wanda took both the doctors and others to Bahía de las Águilas to enjoy the precious creation of God, there they could share and rejoice as a family and back they enjoyed a delicious lunch.

Monday, July 25th, 2022 | Lunes, Julio 25, 2022

We got up early to leave for Santo Domingo. It was a successful week for the glory of God, but at the same time challenging since to work with so many children you need many strategies and constant work so that there are no unforeseen bad events.

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After much hard work visiting people and encouraging them to take this step of faith, for the glory of God, 16 souls decided to give their lives to Christ Jesus through baptism, understanding that He is the way, the truth, and the life. At the conclusion of that great spiritual celebration, the ministerial students continued working with the members of the Oviedo Seventh-day Adventist Church, fostering love and harmony among them as brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. The church members visited one another to continue encouraging each other in the Lord and to ask how they were feeling after that great baptism. During that week, they also continued promoting the Vacation Bible School (VBS), which would begin on Monday the 18th. Seventeen boxes were organized for the children’s activities, and the school courtyard was painted.

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