Information Booklet

Welcome to Jarabacoa
Service Learning Trip
Information Booklet
“Educating and equipping servant leaders through Christian Discipleship and
Expeditionary Learning to impact the Dominican Republic.”
Maps:
The DR is located in the Caribbean Sea & shares the island of the Hispaniola with Haiti.
The City of Jarabacoa is located in the Mountains in the center of the DR. It has a population of around 25,000 people.
Spanish Phrases:
Common Questions and Answers
¿CÓMO TE LLAMAS?
ME LLAMO
OH-mo TAY YAH-mahs
MAY YAH-moh
What’s your name?
My name is…
¿CÓMO ESTÁS?
ESTOY BIEN
ESTOY ASI ASI
COH-mo ay-STAHS
ay-STOY bee-AYN
ay-STOY ah-SEE ah-SEE
How are you?
I am fine
I am so so
¿CUÁNTOS AÑOS TIENES?
TENGO…AÑOS
KWAN-tos AH-nyos tee-Ay-nays
TAYN-go…AH-nyos
How old are you?
I am …years old
¿DÓNDE VIVES?
VIVO EN
DOAN-day VEE-vays
VEE-vo ayn
Where do you live?
I live in…
¿TIENES…?
SI, TENGO
Tee-AY-nays
See, TAYN-go
Do you have…?
Yes, I have…
¿ADÓNDE VAS?
VOY A
Ah-DON-day VAHS
VOY-ah
Where are you going?
I am going to…
¿QUÉ HACES?
KAY- ah-SAYS
What are you doing?
GLOR-ee-ah-dee-OHS
dee-OHS bayn-DEE-gah
hay-ZEUS
ay-SPEAR-ee-too SAHN-toe
ee-GLAY-see-yah
BEE-blee-yah
cree-stee-YAH-no
Glory/Praise to God
God bless you
Jesus
Holy Spirit
church
Bible
Christian
fah-MEE-lee-yah.
PAH-dray
MAH-dray
air-MAH-no
air-MAH-na
NEE-nyose
OH-trah vase
poor fah-VORE
VAH-mo-nose
GRAH-see-ahs
day NAH-dah
AIR-ays BOW-nee-tah
AIR-ays BWAYNE-oh
Ay-SKOOTCH-ah
Family
Father
Mother
Brother
Sister
Children
Again (say it)
Please
Let’s go
Thank you
You’re welcome
You are pretty
You are good
Listen
Words Used In Church
GLORIA A DIOS .
DIOS LE BENDIGA.
JESÚS
ESPÍRITU SANTO
IGLESIA
BIBLIA
CRISTIANO
Miscellaneous
FAMILIA
PADRE.
MADRE
HERMANO
HERMANA.
NIÑOS
OTRA VEZ
POR FAVOR
VÁMANOS
GRACIAS
DE NADA
ERES BONITA
ERES BUENO
¡ESCUCHA!
Common Questions
¿DÓNDE ESTÁ EL BAÑO?
¿QUÉ ES ESTO?
¿CUÁNTO CUESTA?
¿CÓMO SE DICE
¿QUÉ HORA ES?
DOAN-day ay-STAH el ban-YO
Kay ays AYS-toe
KWAHN-toe KWAY-stah
COH-moh say DEE-say
Kay OAR-a es
Where is the bathroom?
What is this?
How much does this cost?
How do you say…
What time is it?
OH-lah
ah-dee-OHS
BWAY-nos DEE-ahs
BWAY-nos TAR-days
BWAY-nos NO-chays
AHS-tah loo-AY-go
AHS-tah mah-NYA-na
Hello
Goodbye
Good day
Good afternoon
Good night
See you later
See you tomorrow
PLA-to
TEN-ay-door
CU-chi-yo
CU-char-a
SER-vi-yeta
TA-za
VA-zo
YO-NEC-es-ito
Plate
Fork
Knife
Spoon
Napkin
Cup
Glass
I need
Greetings
HOLA
ADIÓS
BUENOS DÍAS
BUENAS TARDES
BUENAS NOCHES
HASTA LUEGO
HASTA MAÑANA
Serving Untensils
PLATO
TENEDOR
CUCHILLO
CUCHARA
SERVILLETA
TAZA
VASO
YO NECESITO
NUMBERS
Uno
Dos
Tres
Cuatro
Cinco
Seis
Siete
Ocho
Nueve
Diez
Once
Doce
Trece
Catorce
Quince
Dieciséis
Diecisiete
Dieciocho
Diecinueve
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Veinte
Treinta
Cuarenta
Cincuenta
Sesenta
Setenta
Ochenta
Noventa
Cien
Doscientos
Trescientos
Quatrocientos
Quinientos
Seiscientos
Setecientos
Ochocientos
Novecientos
Mil
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
Dominican Republic Facts:
Location:
Caribbean, eastern 2/3 of the island of Hispaniola, between the Caribbean Sea and the
North Atlantic Ocean, east of Haiti
Capital:
Santo Domingo
Climate:
Although very hot on the coasts, in our mountains, most days will get up to the midupper 80’s and cool off nicely at night. The year round average temperature is 21º C or
77º F. Rain is off and on. Typically if it rains, it will only rain for an hour in the morning
or the afternoon and the rest of the day is dry and sunny. The rainy seasons are from
May-August & November-December.
Population: 9,500,000
Religions:
Roman Catholic 95%, but still does not mean it is 95% that are practicing Catholicism.
The other 5% is mixed between Jehova Witnesses, evangelical, penticastal, eastern
religions, and athism. Voodoo is unpopular with most Dominicans, but it is practiced
secretly along the Haitian border.
Government:
 Representative Democracy
 Current President: Danilo Medina - Next election will be in Spring of 2016
History Facts:






First people on island Hispaniola were called Taínos (Indians)
Christopher Columbus fist discovered island in 1492
Major part of the trade route and the start of the New World
Santo Domingo was the capital of the new world in 1500’s
Under Spanish rule in 1500’s, French in 1795, and Haitian in 1821
Became independent on February 27, 1844
Major Industries: Agriculture, construction, and services (in home services: nail salons, taxi
services, tire changing, maids)
Public Transportation:
Sports:
Food:
Major transportation is with Guaguas (15 or more passenger vans) and
motoconchos (motorcycles). You’ll see many moto’s driving around town
and many people sitting next to their motorcycles asking if you want a ride.
Baseball is the most popular sport. The biggest exporter of MLB players is the
Dominican Republic, with 73 currently in the league. Throughout history, the Dominican
Republic has produced a steady stream of stars, including David Ortiz, Albert Pujols,
Pedro Martinez, Sammy Sosa, Hanley Ramirez, Vladimir Guerrero, Miguel Tejada, and
many more. 27 Major League Baseball teams have training facilities in the DR.
The biggest meal of the day is lunch and can last a few hours. Dinners will then be eaten
fairly late at night. Most meals are served with plantains, root vegetables, rice, or meat.
There are two popular traditional dishes:
 La Bandera (the flag): white rice and red beans served with a meat
 Sancocho: a meat, plantain, and vegetable stew
Values:
Strong core values may include:
 Family
 Relationships
 Often business will be done because of relationship & not so much for efficiency
& quality
Style:
There is a high importance on appearance; shorts and tank tops are not worn in church.
Their style can be compared to high fashion such as in New York.
Etiquette:
Politeness is very important; make a general greeting such as “Buenos Dias” (good day)
or “Buen Provecho” (enjoy your meal). Things to remember:
 Personal space is limited and touching is very normal.
 Dominicans point with puckered lips instead of a finger (yes, this can be very awkward at times…)
 A normal greeting is a kiss on the right cheek
Games:
Dominoes are a favorite with Dominicans and will be played many times within a week
for many hours.
Noise:
There will be noises ALL night long. You will constantly be hearing Dominican music,
car alarms, dogs barking, and people’s voices; it’s normal and you’ll learn to love it as
the time goes on. 
Stereotypes:
There can be many stereotypes with Dominicans, but remember there are also
those for Americans as well. Remember to keep an open mind and acceptance
towards people of the country you are in. Here is a chart showing the positive
and negative sides of Dominicans:
Positive
Content
Living in harmony with life
Servant attitude
Very spiritually minded
Independent
Time:
Negative
Lazy, slow
inefficient
indifferent
Corrupt
Poor, unneducated, needing help, controlled
by tradition
Time is flexible. People are more important than schedules. People value relationships
over possessions and time. Most events begin later than planned and may go on longer
than planned.
MINISTERING CROSS - CULTURALLY
The most important thing to remember on any short-term mission trip is that you are there to serve,
not to be served. You are there as an invited guest. Encourage each other to have the attitudes and
actions of a guest which include being courteous, being polite, having good manners and being
thankful.
The American culture is very different from other cultures. One of the main differences is our freedom
to “just be ourselves”. This is often offensive in other cultures. It is extremely important to sit back and
take in the culture you are part of without giving into the temptation to want to change it and make it
like your own. While many nationals may not understand everything you say, they are watching
everything you do. That includes every face you make, laugh you give or gesture you may think no
one saw.
Here are some key points to remember:
DO
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Be flexible/adaptable.
Give yourself the freedom to fail.
Have realistic expectations that focus on serving God and others above yourself.
Tolerate differences.
Be empathetic, put yourself in the other’s place.
Be open-minded, have a learner’s attitude.
Have a sense of humor.
Rely on the Spirit, not the flesh.
Ask for permission before taking a picture of someone. (Asking if you may have your picture
taken with them will usually elicit a very positive response.)
Eat what you’re served.
DON’T
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Make fun of things that give the people a sense of pride.
Be insensitive of others’ feelings.
Take photos when you are told not to take them.
Don’t brag about yourself or accomplishments. Be transparent and humble about yourself and
your lifestyle.
At no time should we discuss our political views or ideology. Our only message is Jesus Christ
and new life in Him.
Do not criticize any church (Catholic, Orthodox, etc.). Do not get into theological arguments.
Do not be pushy, boastful, or overly demonstrative (hugs, etc). This may be offensive to some
people. However, do be receptive to their expressions of affection. Always be warm, gracious
and courteous.
Search for a romantic relationship with a national.
Give money away to nationals. No exceptions. Please speak with a staff member if your want to
help meet a need and they will help you do so appropriately.
Please do not promise or offer visas to the Dominicans and Haitians. If you want to help one of
the nationals, please speak with a Doulos staff member first.
Dominican National Anthem:
Every morning at Doulos the students sing the national anthem before school starts. This will
happen at a time called “Flag.” Please feel free to join in on this event if you’d like. Other things
that happen during flag are announcements for the day, prayer, and “The Doulos,” which is
something that is just too exciting you will just have to see for yourself!
Original Spanish Words:
English Translation:
Quisqueyanos valientes alcemos
nuestro canto con viva emoción
Y del mundo a la faz ostentemos
Nuestro invicto glorioso pendón
Brave men of Quisqueya,
Let us sing with strong feeling
And let us show to the world
Our invincible, glorious banner.
Salve el pueblo que intrepido y fuerte
A la guerra a morir se lanzó
Cuando en belico reto de muerte
Sus cadenas de esclavo rompio.
Hail, O people who, strong and intrepid,
Launched into war and went to death!
Under a warlike menace of death,
You broke your chains of slavery.
Ningun pueblo ser libre merece
Si es esclavo, indolente y servil,
Si en su pecho la llama no crece
Que templo el heroismo viril.
No country deserves to be free
If it is an indolent and servile slave,
If the call does not grow loud within it,
Tempered by a virile heroism.
Mas Quisqueya dla indomita y brava
Siempre altiva la frente alzará,
Que si fuere mil veces esclava
Otras tantas ser libre sabra.
But the brave and indomitable Quisqueya
Will always hold its head high,
For if it were a thousand times enslaved,
It would a thousand times regain freedom.
Doulos Discovery School
What does Doulos mean? Doulos is an ancient Greek word (δοῦλος), which means "slave". The word, as
originally used in the Bible, carried the idea of being a servant who had willfully chosen to be bound to his
master. Being a "Doulos" also carries the idea of impacting others with a lifestyle of service; it's about being a
servant-leader.
What is Doulos Discovery School? Doulos is a Christian, college-preparatory, Expeditionary Learning,
English-immersion school. We provide sponsorship-supported PK-12 education to students of varying
socioeconomic classes in the Dominican Republic.
Mission Statement: “Educating and equipping servant leaders through Christian Discipleship and
Expeditionary Learning to impact the Dominican Republic.”
Founded: in 2002 by Chad and Krista Wallace
Current Leadership: Danae LeMoine, School Director -- Mike Zweber, Executive Director of Doulos Ministires
Accredited by: ACSI and AdvancED International
Doulos this week: Ask questions as often as you can about anything. This week is not only for you to serve,
but to LEARN. Feel free to broaden your knowledge about Doulos, by getting to know our teachers, students,
and families. The week will go by fast, so take advantage of any opportunity to learn and experience new
people and ideas.
Ways to engage:
 Staff prayer- all staff meets at 7:30am in the library to pray and begin the day. If you find yourself with
some free time, you can ask teachers or staff if they need help in the classroom or have any other
needs (organizing, homework help, reading, tutoring, etc.)
 Flag- every morning Doulos students and staff gather in the amphitheater to sing the national anthem,
pray, and make announcements. Feel free to sit with students or staff as they begin the day!
 Recess- all students have recess. Kids love to play in the cancha (basketball court), comedor (tables in
front), and playground. Feel free to begin conversations, play with kids, or meet parents. They love to
feel valued.
 Lunch time- Teachers eat above the Café, but students can be found in the all over campus. Many
parents come to Doulos at recess and lunch to eat with their children. Most students speak English so
you can ask one them to translate.
Engage in the Culture
Culture: There will be many opportunities for you to interact with Dominicans and please do! In
addition to names and jobs, you can ask where people are from, if they have pets, what their family is like,
typical foods they eat, and what they like about Jarabacoa. On people’s journeys home, some of the most
memorable times were interacting with the locals. If you’re shy, take someone with you, or grab someone
who can translate. People are very friendly, just say hello on the streets and find out! Every stranger is a
friend you haven’t met yet!
Enjoy the Culture:
 Sports and Exercise - You can take a run to the river and back after school or any time (about 4
miles). If you like baseball, you can visit “El Play” to watch a game or join a game. If you like soccer
or volleyball, you can stay to watch or help after school. If you like football or Frisbee, you can play
after school on campus and invite others to join.

Sponsorship Family Dinner- This night will be eye-opening. You will likely have the opportunity to
have dinner in the home of one of our Sponsorship Families. Feel free to ask as many questions as
you can and make new friends. Really get to know your family by sharing meaningful stories or
ways God has worked in your life and family. Be observant of their interests. If they have
dominoes, learn dominoes. Asking questions shows that you value their opinions and are
interested in Dominican life.

Tour of town- We'll walk into town to visit the supermarket, park, vegetable market, and souvenir
shop. During the week, make a mental note of what typical Dominicans enjoy- food, jewelry,
colors, decorations. Before buying items for friends, you can ask students or locals what truly
represents the Dominican culture. Maybe they'll join the shopping also!
Important Numbers:
Heather’s Cell Phone: (829) 464-9911
Mike’s Cell Phone (829) 381-4387
Becky’s Cell Phone (829) 381-5800
Catalina’s Cell Phone: (829) 679- 2680
Doulos School Front Office: (809) 574- 2979
Las Villas: (809) 574- 2686
Casas Tranquila: (809) 918- 4065
Giovanni (driver): (809) 641- 6797