Ramas Vivas means Living Branches.
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear
much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5
Ramas Vivas Ministry exists to disciple young people through service and to help
them mature into faithful families and community leaders who love Christ and
inspire others to seek Him too.
Ramas Vivas ministry was founded by and is led by a group of teenagers and young
adults who are passionate about following Jesus, serving their community and
sharing their faith.
The ministry consists of 41 youth who travel to nine neighborhoods to build
relationships with children. Through Bible study, games, crafts, academic tutoring,
prayer and worship, these young teachers reach over 350 children living in poverty
with a message of love and hope every week.
The teenagers and young adults leading the classes also grow deeper in their faith
and as leaders as they take turns leading and participating in Bible studies,
discipleship courses, lesson planning, workshops, conferences, construction
projects, Vacation Bible School, a radio program, and more.
To make this ministry financially sustainable, we are starting a business in the
Dominican Republic in which we sell safe drinking water to the community.
Encouragement Need/Prayer request
Continued growth in leadership as our ministry evolves to a new level. Youth volunteers recently have become part-time staff members. May they grow even deeper in their faith and as leaders as they step out in faith and learn to follow the direction of the Holy Spirit as leaders. May they become even more passionate, committed, responsible and sacrificial, understand and respond to their callings.
Children hear and understand the Gospel, and determine to follow Jesus as their Lord.
Parents and families would be encouraged and grow in relationship with Christ.
New financial parters for our ministry and the funds remaining to build and open the water purification center.
Balance and wisdom while they raise young children and invest in others.
Their children would know and fall in love with Jesus.