Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

July 5, 2017

Pharmacy in action.

Man... What a day again!

The team had another fantastic morning of devotional from our book. I highly recommend Unstoppable by Christine Caine. Great book. We were centered and ready to embrace our place in the day and the mission of God's greater plan. Whatever that entailed. We then stopped and prayed as a team before departing.

Our Lifeguard.

Today was the last medical clinic of our trip and second one at His Mercy School. We left yesterday with a list of approximately 200 names of people to be seen today. When we arrived there was another list with 400 names on it! All people expecting to see the doctor. Remember when I mentioned that we needed prayers to stay strong after the great day yesterday? That the enemy will work to throw obstacles and road blocks in our way today? We felt overwhelmed from the start.

As we were setting up and working to begin handing out tickets became chaotic. People were everywhere.  Trying to keep things organized was impossible. We stepped in the

pharmacy and held hands stopping to give the day and the people to God. Then we went out to our spots and started the clinic.

It was a rocky start to say the least. Things were happening but not smoothly like yesterday. However, we adjusted, stayed flexible, and worked with our local team. I had to step up to be the enforcer on some things to keep the order and the people back from the ticket table. Angela was awesome as she got to step out of her comfort zone, helping fill in names from the list of the next adult to see the doctor!

Greg and I helped Mike escort people to the doctor and then to the prayer room and pharmacy. The three of us came up with a plan to stage groups of 5 to go to the doctor together. Things were still crazy but working.

Mike doing his thing.

The list of people to see the doctor was stopped somewhere around 450. No more names were added. We wanted to set realistic expectations. We didn’t expect that everyone on the list would be seen.

We kept working....

Greg, Mike and I interacted with people.

The pharmacy crew was rocking it again with Sarah, Leigh, and Kariel working with the local team to fill, fill, fill.

Katie was cleaning and dressing wounds.

Carly was praying up a storm.

Angela was filling in cards for people to see the doctor.

It all worked.

 Dr Moses set up a couple of more doctors (& nurses) to see patients and to help work through the crowd.

 The pharmacy kept on pace. They got a little behind but not so overwhelming to make us worry.

We broke for lunch. Then back at it with Angela stepping into pharmacy to fill scripts.

Then I saw the waiting area. It was so much smaller. 

 After a few more hours of working, helping, and loving on people we met and filled the last person to see the doctor.

 

Wait.

 

What?

The waiting area was empty.

Final estimate (actual will be finalized tomorrow) was: 561 people to see a doctor and 48 to see the dentist. Incredible! We saw more than the list of 450 people!

God truly took our small crumbs of service and multiplied them many times over. As we left the school to head to the hotel there were no adults waiting. Everyone had gotten to see the doctor (including children and teachers) and gotten their scripts filled. Plus we had medicines left over to fill the on-site clinic at the school.

For the three medical clinic days we served over 1,200 people!

 



Days For Girls, an organization that works with girls on
hygiene education also came in to talk to the girls. 
Our church's UMW made sustainable hygiene kits to
be distributed.

How is this possible? Through the grace of God!

 

What an amazing day. What an amazing trip so far! Thank you for your prayers.

I titled this post Teamwork Makes the Dream Work. It is a phrase I use at work. I am a team guy. I have experienced a team with everyone doing their part, accomplishing so much more together than a few individuals just at work. I believe the body of Christ is the same way. Every person doing their small part can do huge things. Embrace your place and let God work his power. Team work makes the dream work. This team has been wonderful.

Sarah – Our field general. Always ready to go. Always ready to give of herself. Earned her pharmacy degree this trip. The team mother.

 Leigh – Serve, serve, serve. Does not want to stop helping others. Strong sense of justice. The other team mother.

Katie – Full hearted. Such a heart full of compassion and love for these kids. Soaks in all she can.

Carly – Pure energy. Experiencing life and God to the fullest.

 Angela – Quiet strength. Always willing to do anything and jumps right in. Works like a machine.

Kariel – Steady and true.  I couldn’t be more proud to work beside my girl.   

 Mike – Simply Amazing. Always engaging, working and making people feel loved. Truly a heart of love and service.

Greg – Holds us together. Ready for anything. Keeps us laughing. Loves it all and does it all. A great leader.

I am honored to serve with this group. To be a part of what God has done through them. It has been amazing to observe and not mess up the good thing God is doing with and in them.

Tomorrow we head back to the school to have a low key day with the kids. We plan to love on them and have some fun. Should be a great day.

What an awesome God we serve. Thank you for your support and prayers.

Good night all.

Chris