CALM has sponsored two medical missions so far this year with great success. IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service) provided a grant to CALM which was used to purchase medicine and food for these missions. We will continue to provide these missions as long as funding is available. They meet a real need in these communities and are a great way to introduce the residents to the church and to share the gospel. (You can give to support the medical missions on the “Donate” page.)
A medical mission was held at the Aglalana Church of Christ on January 13. Eighteen volunteers, doctors, and nurses provided medical care to 99 residents and provided a nutritious meal to 20 children. Two weeks later, two people who attended the mission, committed their lives to Christ and were baptized in the nearby river.
A medical mission was held at the Banate Church of Christ on February 23,. Twenty volunteers and medical professionals served 128 residents. Meals and a Bible story were provided to approximately 40 children.