Karen and I just returned from representing MAG at the Spring 2014 TECH Conference (April 26-28) in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. TECH stands for: Technical Exchange for Christian Healthcare. TECH is a missionary networking organization formed to: "...improve the quality of healthcare equipment and supplies in the developing world..." You can visit their website by clicking here.
In Blowing Rock, NC outside the Samaritan's Purse Training & Conference Center
As MAG's ministry continues to grow, it's a blessing to have such organizational resources available to us. 80 people from nearly 40 organizations gathered together at the Samaritan's Purse Training & Conference Center for two amazing days of worship, networking, education, and field reports about what God is doing around the world through medical missions.
Karen and I came away from the conference with a much greater understanding of the medical missions community and the knowledge that--though MAG is a small mission--we're not alone in the battle!
February's Health Clinic In Rus Rus
Though weather prevented Karen from participating in February's health clinic at our mission base in Rus Rus, Honduras, the rest of the IHS Brigade did make it into the village. At the end of the six day clinic, our missionary staff, the medical team, and local volunteers treated a record number of patients from the surrounding villages! In all, 1522 villagers were treated and 3737 prescriptions were filled!
Here are some of the 1522 patients waiting to see the doctor and dentist at our clinic in Rus Rus.
Lord willing, Karen and I will travel to Rus Rus later this year as part of a medical team being assembled from a church here in Burlington.
Scott's In Guatemala
Scott Grote, MAG's Director of Aviation Maintenance, traveled to Guatemala today to help Paul Jones, our Pilot-Mechanic, make some repairs and install new landing gear legs on "44 Quebec". "44 Quebec" is the Cessna 206 we're putting into operation to expand Hospital Shalom's medical and evangelical outreach deep into the remote northern region of Guatemala. Scott should be down there for two weeks.
Scott Grote
44 Quebec
Thanks for your continued interest and involvement in our ministry with Missionary Air Group! We couldn't be here doing what we're doing without each one of you there doing what you're doing. Your partnership is key in reaching these remote peoples with medical help and spiritual hope.
2 comments:
John comes home today from being in Mexico on a medical mission trip. The needs are great!
Keep up the great work Keith and Karen!
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