Friday, 7/29

Today, the construction crew completed the duplex they were working on and began laying bricks on the foundation of the final duplex. They were amazed at not very far 200 bricks went! They were able to lay the first row of bricks all the way around the foundation. Then they were able to get the corners laid so that anyone coming behind them could finish laying bricks in straight lines...pictures will follow in the next few days. Pharmacist John gives us a little perspective on the medical clinic in Vanitori: Had a great experience running around town with Norman, Dr. Steve, Rosse, Andrea trying to procure additional medication of the one's we have run out. The group was able to get a few of them thru perseverance. My admiration of Dr. Steve, Norman and Linda Patterson, and the christian medical team has grown to be uncontainable. Setting up a temporary pharmacy in the most challenging of places has been rewarding. The blessings of giving medical care to these poor villages shows when they are leaving with great medical advice, medications and prayers for their healing. Norm and Linda Patterson are incredible in their pursuit of helping many poor village know that they are Loved by God!!!!

Here is a family of seven children seen by Doc Steve. They are lined up in birth order to receive both their medications and instructions.

Today, Vern and Rosse had the privilege of praying with many people. Several people gave their lives to Jesus. Vern tells of a 10-year old girl just walking up to them and asking how she can know Jesus. Praise God! One of the miracles of today was an elderly gentleman who came to clinic shaking uncontrollably from Parkinson's. After prayer, this gentleman walked away no longer shaking. He even came out of his house to wave goodbye to the team as we left. He was still not shaking and had a huge smile on his face. Vern reports that he was touched by God in a special way and completely healed. God is so good!