Glimpses from the Guest Book

By Margaret and Doug Beck 

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One of the ways we can see how God is moving during short term trips is by hearing first hand from those who have stayed in the Mak House.  We tell every team who comes to serve that we want to create an environment in the MAK House where they can encounter God in new and fresh ways. On the bookshelf in the main room of the  MAK House, we proudly display our guest books from the past 11 years!  Reading through those books gives us a beautiful display of what God has been doing in the Dominican Republic through Makarios.  What an awesome privilege it is to serve alongside others from all over the United States.  Such a beautiful representation of the body of Christ working together to make His Name great. I hope you’ll be encouraged as you read just a few excerpts taken from the Mak House guest book.

“We had a great time during our stay at the Mak House.  We have felt totally blessed during our time here through the strengthening of our marriage, aligning our thoughts and dreams with one another, serving and being touched by God’s children in what had felt previously like another world… Thank You…”  
-Brad
“Thank you for everything this week.  Your hospitality and servant hearts were a blessing to me and the whole team.  Thanks for sharing your home, your stories, your gifts, and your passion for the people here with us.  It was a joy to serve alongside you this week, and God used it to teach me so much…”  
-Sarah
“Thank you so much for your sincere hospitality.  The setting y’all set at the house made our group interactions feel like a family effort…”  
-Kenneth
“Thank you thank you for the work Makarios is doing for the Dominican people and thank you for letting me be a part of it.  I know I will never look at the world, relationships, and poverty with
​the same eyes…”  
​-Suzanne

“Muchas Gracias for everything- from debriefing us and giving us helpful tips, to the great meals, to the wonderful fellowship, to allowing us to see and understand the greater vision of Makaios and to seeing God’s agape love in action…”  
-Dave
“Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality and fun-loving personalities.  Our team is so thankful for the ways you have shared your lives with us and so openly and easily were so accepting and fun.  God moved in crazy ways…and I can’t wait to see the crazy and unfathomable things God is going to do!”  
-Shannon
“Thank you for your incredible generosity this week and for investing so much of your time and hearts into our group.  Your marriage and your love for Jesus is so incredible to be around and to learn from.  I appreciate your kindness and willingness to serve here for the sake of the gospel.”  
-Tiffany
“Thank you so much for letting us come and make the MakHouse our second home…”  
​-Sara 

“To everyone that gets the privilege to go on this amazing trip, we are all family here.  No matter where we’ve come from or what we’ve been through, we have the Mak House, this place, and these kids who will keep us connected forever.  There is so much love to be given and received…”  
-Elena
“Thank you for making the Mak House an oasis of peace for our group…”  
-Bryon
“I have been so encouraged seeing the ministry Makarios has here.  Not simply providing education for children in need, but serving them and meeting the deepest needs they have…And, not giving in a way that is most fun and instant gratification, but in a way that addresses the issues at hand...”  
​-Chad

Makarios loves each and every person that has stayed at the MakHouse and are so encouraged by their stories and their experiences here. The Lord is doing big things in the Dominican Republic, and the Mak House is only one of the places where He is moving. We hope that reading through these excerpts have given you a peek into the works that God is doing through the ministry of Makarios and we pray that they encourage you as much as they encourage us.​