Medical Mission

We had a full and wonderful week of medical ministry in the little town of Los Llanos, an hour out of Lazaro Cardenas. Southern Hills Church in Abilene sent one doctor, one nurse and five helpers to join our nurse, Tammy Pointon, in ministering to 284 patients. Ashley was thrilled to use her paramedic skills in taking each patient's blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, as well as measuring and weighing the children. Bernard and I were able to mingle with the patients while they waited to see the doctor. We had opportunity to explain who we are, and privileged to pray with many. Bernard also became Logan's primary teacher for the four days. Several other "gringos" from the area helped us. Colleen, who lives in the town, has been instrumental in bringing in the first two medical missions. Others hosted the team in their homes. Our family is especially grateful to Phyllis who had us stay in her lovely Miramar home. We ended our four-day mission with a supper celebration on the adjoining beach of La Saladita. It was a time for the baby church in Lazaro, along with the medical team and hosts to celebrate the success of the week. We thank Malcolm Pointon and Jack Walker for organizing all the logistics of hosting the medical team. There is talk of hosting another team in July. Many people were in need of an optometrist (most needing glasses), and some for a dentist. Perhaps we can expand our services in the future. As we serve the people in this area, we pray that they will see Jesus in our hands and hearts. We continue to pray toward the vision to plant churches along the Pacific coast, just like in the little community of Los Llanos. We are grateful for the generosity of Southern Hills Church and the workers that were sent to labour with us.
I've included a slide show so that you can get a flavour of our week. To see the pictures one by one, and with the captions, click "view all images". Until next blog,
Bernard, Alicia, Logan and Ashley Krogsgaard