Belkis Gomez Jean

Belkis Gomez Jean
Born: January 10, 1989

I'm proud to introduce Belkis Gomez Jean.  Belkis is very special to me and to this ministry.  I honestly don't think this ministry would even exist today if it weren't for Belkis.  She has been a driving force since the beginning.

An older picture, from the very beginning.
Taken in Km 16.

In her church, Belkis is the children's pastor.  She works with the children in a separate classroom during the regular church services three times a week.  Belkis accepted Christ as a young girl.  She really has a heart for children, and she's good at what she does.

Belkis is now working with the team in Magua.

 Belkis is responsible and reliable.  She is considerate of others and really cares about people.  Belkis is a learner -- I think she's has read all of the books in our little library.  Belkis is an influential leader, and she takes advantage of any opportunity to grow in her leadership.  Above all, Belkis is a servant of the Lord.  Belkis gives of herself over and over again, and truly desires to see others come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. 


Belkis serves in all sorts of ways - teaching, preaching, cleaning the church, leading worship.  You name it, and Belkis has probably done it.  She hates to miss an opportunity to honor the Lord with her time and talents.  Belkis loves God with all her heart and has a calling to serve Him.  In the difficult times, when she feels alone and it would be easy to quit or run away, this calling keeps Belkis going.  She knows that God is good, that He loves her and has good things planned for her.  Belkis knows that her strength is in the Lord. 

Belkis preaching for a special occasion with the youth of the English/Discipleship class.

Belkis & Venisa with their "thinking caps" creating the weekly lesson plans for all of the teams. 

Belkis working with the finance team, making sure every cent is accounted for.

Belkis leading a discussion as the team creates their mission, vision and values.

I could go on about the impact Belkis has had in ministry.  I really am so proud of Belkis.  She has overcome a lot and has a strength and confidence about her that many admire.  I'm excited for Belkis to take on additional responsibilities in the ministry.  She will grow, and the rest of us will learn from her as she leads.  With her help, the ministry will improve and expand.  We will be able to reach a lot more children and families with the Gospel.  Praise God!
 

Belkis' Family

Belkis' parents met and married in a Haitian Refugee Camp.  Belkis is the oldest child of four.  She and her sister lived in the camp for a few years, but after hurrican York in 1998 the family took refuge in the city of Hato Mayor.  The government built homes which they call "Los Multis."  Belkis and her family still live in one of these homes. 
 

Belkis' family. 
Little brothers Ricky and Raul.  Sister Rosa.  Mom and Dad.



After moving to the city, Belkis' two younger brothers were born.  Belkis' father works in the fields, and Belkis' mother works once a week cleaning houses. 

Belkis' mother just started this year studying in the local high school. 
She is learning to read and write.

Belkis also has a sister, Rosa, who is 19 years old.  She would like to be an elementary school teacher some day.

Belkis' brothers playing "ball" with the neighborhood boys. 
They're using a stick from a tree as a bat and for a ball an empty pop bottle filled with sand.
No wonder Dominicans are so good at baseball.  They grow up playing with a stick and random objects for the ball.  After that playing with a bat and baseball is a piece of cake!

A Little More About Belkis

Belkis is currently studying to be a school psychologist.  I asked Belkis if there was anything else she would like to study in the future.  She had a full list!  If she had the opportunity, she would also like to study hermenuetics, preaching, personal growth, family therapy, tourism and speech/communication.  (I told you she was a learner!)

Thank you!!

Belkis and I both want to say "thanks" to all who have or are currently investing financially in this ministry.  Because of your partnership and faithful giving, we are able to give Belkis an offering - a "paid internship" for all the time and energy she is putting into the ministry.  This offering will help her and her family immensely with expenses of daily living: food and clothing.  It also helps with the educational expenses: books, tuition and transportation to and from the University.   Your generostiy makes a difference in many lives - not only in the lives of Belkis and her family but also all the youth and children that we reach through the ministry.  Thank you and may God bless you!