It's 11 in the group, none are deaf. The brother was saying that really only 6 actually support the group fully, like they are at every meeting and constantly in service. Because its a group they meet in the second room at the Kingdom Hall at the same time the Spanish congregation meets, La Venida Congregation. In the second room the brother interprets the prayer and the talk, but the 2nd part which is the watchtower is done purely in ASL in the 2nd room while the Spanish continue their watchtower study in the main hall. So I will never complain again about having to comment in the front for the congregation, because here it's a lot less brothers and sisters so you need to prepare and participate more!!! I was so nervous! Thanks to Jehovah we all commented and Daniel did the ending prayer! He did such a great job!
We also met with a lovely couple Felix and Idalia, she unfortunately had a accident recently and is injured but she was still at the meeting.
The brothers said that sometimes they can have 3-8 deaf people visiting unfortunately today none came. They truly have a need here because in Jarabacoa and surrounding towns they have about 70 deaf people according to the last census in 2011. Idalia said "if you want to post something post this :WE NEED HELP! Anyone available please come!" Wow! Her husband said "if you want to serve and help come and be in the Spanish congregation but if you really want to work come to the ASL group" wow they have so much work but not many hands, definitely something to think about! They have had people come but they leave, the reason being is because it can be difficult. They don't have public transportation here like a bus for 50 cents it's all through taxi which cost more. And a lot times they go up to the mountains and really that requires a car which some don't have. All of us would love to come back and help, and anyone else interested I can definitely get you in contact with the brothers here! You will surely be welcomed!
The group has 1 elder, 3 ministerial servants, and 3 pioneers. It currently does not qualify to be a congregation yet.
It was a wonderful experience. I also included some more pictures of Jarabacoa since its so nice out here, much like the country and very peaceful.
My wife and I are both in Asl in the states. Could you provide the contact info for the brothers for the Asl group? Neither of us know Spanish but we both work as intepreters at a school and have summers free. Our email is ktietz83@gmail.com. thanks!
ReplyDeleteHola, soy una hermana de los estados unidos. Me gustaria visitar Jarabacoa for lo menos unos 6 meses. Estoy buscando apt. Por favor si me pueden mandar email.
ReplyDeletelizfornoni@gmail.com habla espanol y igles. Gracias :)