The Bridge Church has helped to fund member's short term mission trips to Makarios in the Dominican Republic.

About Makarios

Executive Director Sharla Megilligan founded Makarios in the spring of 2004. Makarios, named using the ancient Greek word for “blessed,” is a faith-based organization that focuses on educational development in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Makarios’ initial projects provide improved educational opportunities in the Haitian villages, called bateyes, on the D.R.’s north coast. In addition to working in the bateyes, Makarios helps support several existing educational programs targeting poor Dominicans in Santiago, the D.R.’s second largest city.

While helping to improve the educational opportunities of the youth, they also desire to point them to the loving message of the gospel of Jesus Christ (Luke 4:18). They have been called by God to minister to this people group, and they believe that one of the best ways that they can communicate the love of God is to address their physical needs (Prov. 31:9, James 2).

However, while education is valuable, they believe the most important thing they can do is introduce these children and their families to a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.

In addition to their projects in the Dominican Republic, they are beginning to help already existing churches and organizations begin educational programs in other countries. Their first project is in Mexico City and they are exploring opportunities in Haiti and Pakistan.

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