Today was another fantastic day. Everything just ran
smooth. We have been amazed at the great ministry the team has been able to
offer through all parts of the clinic process.
We knew today was going to be busier than yesterday so we spent some time this morning praying we would be flexible. As great as things went yesterday we knew there is an enemy who wants to distract the work of the Lord. We felt prepared for whatever the clinic would bring.
Today we saw over 500 patients and had over 300 people come to faith. This puts us at 1,092 patients seen in two days and over 540 people putting their faith in Jesus. Also 3,000 prescriptions filled and 190 eye glasses distributed. We do not come to flash up numbers and qualify our ministry as big time because we helped a large number of people. Our time in Uganda is to support our hosts in their ministry and love the people right where they are. It is an honor for us to be here.
Everyone on the team was placed in the same positions in the clinic. Again, every part was a blessing!
I saw some heart breaking things today. A young boy named Cosmos who had a deformity in his head and hands; he was beautiful, smiling and playing. The doctors did not have what would be needed for him so he was prayed over, given a beanie baby and basically loved on.
There was a young girl that had fallen near a fire and was badly burned all over her back. Dr. Moses, a doctor who has worked with us many times in Uganda, did his best to clean her wounds and provide some relief. She was such a beautiful girl.
I try to speak to people in what little I know of the local language. It brings smiles to their faces and they help me say it right!
Be very proud of your family and friends. They are pouring themselves into people- being the hands and feet of Christ. It is wonderful to see it happening all over the clinic.
Dr. Moses did triage on about 150 kids. He de-wormed some, got dental help for some, and treated others for various ailments.
It has been a powerful day. A good day.
Tomorrow we go to church in the morning. I love African church. Lots of singing, plenty of dancing, and fiery preaching. It is a joy to worship with our friends.
Tomorrow night we will have a large feast with our hosts to share and sing and lift them up. We have been connected to some wonderful men and women of faith.
Good night. God bless you and see you tomorrow for another update.
Peace
Chris
We knew today was going to be busier than yesterday so we spent some time this morning praying we would be flexible. As great as things went yesterday we knew there is an enemy who wants to distract the work of the Lord. We felt prepared for whatever the clinic would bring.
Today we saw over 500 patients and had over 300 people come to faith. This puts us at 1,092 patients seen in two days and over 540 people putting their faith in Jesus. Also 3,000 prescriptions filled and 190 eye glasses distributed. We do not come to flash up numbers and qualify our ministry as big time because we helped a large number of people. Our time in Uganda is to support our hosts in their ministry and love the people right where they are. It is an honor for us to be here.
Everyone on the team was placed in the same positions in the clinic. Again, every part was a blessing!
I saw some heart breaking things today. A young boy named Cosmos who had a deformity in his head and hands; he was beautiful, smiling and playing. The doctors did not have what would be needed for him so he was prayed over, given a beanie baby and basically loved on.
There was a young girl that had fallen near a fire and was badly burned all over her back. Dr. Moses, a doctor who has worked with us many times in Uganda, did his best to clean her wounds and provide some relief. She was such a beautiful girl.
I try to speak to people in what little I know of the local language. It brings smiles to their faces and they help me say it right!
Be very proud of your family and friends. They are pouring themselves into people- being the hands and feet of Christ. It is wonderful to see it happening all over the clinic.
Dr. Moses did triage on about 150 kids. He de-wormed some, got dental help for some, and treated others for various ailments.
It has been a powerful day. A good day.
Tomorrow we go to church in the morning. I love African church. Lots of singing, plenty of dancing, and fiery preaching. It is a joy to worship with our friends.
Tomorrow night we will have a large feast with our hosts to share and sing and lift them up. We have been connected to some wonderful men and women of faith.
Good night. God bless you and see you tomorrow for another update.
Peace
Chris
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