Simos family ministry update from the Dominican Republic
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Meet three-year-old Victor Manuel.  He is one of 30 preschoolers who completed his first two weeks of school ever!  Even though he was smiling here, he shed some tears as he learned to follow rules at school.  It was about 4 weeks ago that his parents enrolled him, and I noticed what a lil' stinker he was; ignoring his parents, getting into whatever he wanted.  That's when I realized how much I wanted him in our school!  I'm sure he'll be a handful for our preschool teachers, but praise God, right? What an opportunity to, hopefully, see Victor Manuel become a man after God's heart!  The possibility of a life eternally changed! And it's starting now! 
 
On June 13th, 178 kids started the 2016-2017 school year.  It's only our third year in a building, and it got off to the best start so far.  Teams are lined up to help each week this summer, both in the school and with construction, which continues on campus.
Have you heard how much we love our interns and short-term missionaries?!?  They arrived before school started & we couldn't be happier!  There are four interns and three short-term missionaries serving in the school, and, for the first time, three construction interns!  They are such a sweet, wonderful, fabulous addition to our team!  We can't imagine doing ministry without them, and we won't want them to leave.  If you're looking for a place to invest in a fulfilling and meaningful way, check out our website to become a Freedom intern!
As for our family, Toni and I celebrated our 19th anniversary this month.  Kinsey is preparing to go to Word of Life Bible Institute in September.  Elle turned 16 last month and Gabe will be 14 in July.  They both will continue with Liberty online for their homeschool and they love helping with the kids in the school and at VBS.  Toni loves her role as principal of Freedom Christian School and I'm busy with the ongoing construction of our campus.  June also marks five years for us on the mission field.  A lot has changed including our kids growing up, as you can see from the pictures below. 
Gabe & Wesson

Have we told you all lately that we love you?! 
Thank you for allowing us to do what we do here - to God be all the glory!
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Our mailing address is:
Joshua and/or Antoinette Simos
c/o Agape Flights DMG 26277
100 Airport Avenue
Venice, FL  34285


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