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Medical Teams
As an extension
of the ministry of Compañeros en Misiõn in Tijuana,
Mexico, medical teams have begun administering much needed health
care to those living in Tijuana neighborhoods. We are working
with physicians who have already donated many medical supplies
as well as equipment. We have felt God’s affirmation of
this ministry. We recently were provided with a location to
base our health care outreach and to store supplies. Again,
this is about building relationships, and our intent is to connect
with the people of Tijuana, helping to facilitate their own
health care, and to build relationships with the medical community
as well.
If you are interested in participating in this ministry, or
would like to take a medical team, or know of others who would
be interested in doing so, please contact our Medical Director,
Dr. Jennifer Bunch at 765-282-6151, or via e-mail at cjbunch1@gmail.com
or Dr. Jennifer Wilson at 765-717-0471 or e-mail at companerosenministerio@yahoo.com.
We
are excited about the possibility of partnering with you in
this ministry!
December
1-9, 2007
We
had 15 individuals travel to Tijuana on December 1-9 for
a medical and costruction encounter. This trip was comprised
mainly of people who had not done an encounter before
with CeM. Though we came from different towns and backgrounds,
we very quickly bonded as a team.
The
medical team saw patients at different clinic sites each
day. During the course of the week we saw and treated
over 400 patients. We saw a variety of patients ranging
from well child exams to sick visits and various injuries.
We were able to provide treatment to many individuals
who otherwise would have done without. In addition, many
individuals wanted to have their children examined by
American doctors to reassure them that they were healthy.
In addition to medical care, each family that saw the
doctor also received a health kit, school kit and a toy
for the children. It was neat to see the smile on the
children's faces to receive a toy so close to Christmas.
The
construction team worked on a variety of projects during
the week. Their work included putting windws in the addition
built by the November team, drainage at the Ministry Mall
and repairing a roof damaged by the Santa Ana winds.
One
of the highlights of the week was the worship service
on Wednesday with the people on the New Millennium. We
had met a guy who did music at his church earlier in the
week. He and his friends graciously agreed to help us
for the service. We had prepared a few songs in Spanish;
however, the kids did not know the songs we did and vice
versa, but it all worked out. Despite the language barrier,
the love of Christ allowed us to communicate. Following
the service we also did pinatas with the kids. It is always
a joy to see the children get very excited about this
activity and see how quickly they can scurry to get candy.
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