From The Peak

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Doulos exists to equip our students with the skills, character, and relationship with God they'll need to impact their communities for His glory. While this may sound inspiring, following Christ and advancing His kingdom can be an uphill battle. To help our students experience their strength when working together with each other and God, our 10th-grade class climbs the highest peak in the Caribbean, Pico Duarte. This month, you’ll hear directly from one of our 10th graders as he shares his experiences and what they meant to him.

Before I started my hike up Pico, I thought it wouldn’t be that hard. I expected an easy, fun hike that would eventually teach me useful skills for life. In part, I was right; I did learn a lot along the way, but the hike was much more demanding than I anticipated.

At first, the hike started out easy, but as we progressed, it became harder and harder. There was a point where I was extremely exhausted, and this was made worse by the rain and hail pouring down on us. Honestly, that was one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done. However, after all the hard work, reaching the top of Pico made it all worth it. The view was beautiful, but the best part was the feeling of accomplishment and success after completing the hike on my own two feet.

Additionally, the Pico Duarte experience helped me grow as a person. Throughout the trip, I came to understand that giving is one of the most satisfying and gratifying things you can do. It doesn’t matter if it’s a simple granola bar or a helping hand in a tough spot; the smile on someone’s face after you’ve helped them is better than any gift you can receive.

-Natan Vasquez

October's Highlights

Lanzamiento

Our seniors had a memorable "Lanzamiento" as they presented their class name, XENIA, a Greek word chosen to embody unity and hospitality, reflecting their journey of becoming a family through Christ.

Macha Basketball

We had tons of fun cheering on the various teams as they competed in Macha-Basketball.

Flourishing Schools Conference

Our School Administration Team attended a one-week conference in Texas, gaining insights to further enrich our community.

Board Visit

We were blessed to welcome our Board of Directors on campus; their support and understanding of Doulos's mission are central to what we do.

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Provide the second half of a "partial sponsorship" for one of the 34 students. OR provide the first half of a "partial sponsorship" for one of the 11 students who have no sponsor at all.

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Please join us in praying for...

Discernment - Our North American Missionary Staff whose service commitments end this school year will be seeking God’s guidance on whether to continue with us or launch to new paths. Please pray for clarity and peace as they make their decisions by the end of November.

Energy and Joy - November is a full and fast-paced month! Pray that our teachers remain energized and filled with God’s joy as they pour into their students each day.

MS/HS Chapel - Please pray that God would speak to our Middle School and High School students through their Friday chapel times and small groups. Pray for hearts to be open and lives to be changed by the Gospel message. Our teens especially need to hear a word of hope in their lives, please pray that the message will be clear and appealing to them

Athletes - Pray for our athletes as the league season begins and for the U15 volleyball girls as they fundraise for their international tournament in Puerto Rico!

October 2024