I SEE…
Sunday, 2016
1:00 pm
Gather round everyone… we
are building our teams. We sit in the meeting room and listen as our names are
called. Julie, you’re on the Dental Team. Dave, you’re on the Optometry Team.
Everyone’s name is called. Each team is filled and every plan is set.
So now our merry group of
buccaneers are dividing into the teams that are preparing to help and minister
to the people of Tanna. We have arrived on the backside of the Island, away
from the limited facilities that exist in other sections of the island. We have
arrived where the people have limited exposure to assistance from the outside
world. There is some help but it would best be described as random.
The leadership team departed
this morning to speak to the chiefs and the pastors confirming with them the
plans and how best we can help. From general medical assistance to primary
dental care, from ministry team to optometry many needs are about to be filled,
many lives are about to be touched, for everything starts tomorrow.
The people here, who have
limited medical availability and even more limited dental assistance, are very
excited about the ship as they drop anchor. Many would never be able to afford
any medical assistance and the ship comes as an answer to many prayers. So as
the teams are preparing their supplies on board, the people on the island are also
preparing. Today some will to plan to travel the many miles from their home to
the location of the medical clinic. Most,
if not all, are on foot and some will come to overnight, as the distance will
be too great for a single days venture.
Julie is nervous about the
dental clinic, as she can be quite squeamish with the sight of blood, but I am
praying that God will strengthen her, and give her divine courage to be able to
do all that God has called her to. She is very strong woman, so I am quite sure
she will be fine.
My job? Well I will be
giving people glasses to assist them to read and see. The opportunity for hands
on ministry is something that I really appreciate. Practical, straightforward
assistance will give me a great opportunity just to be Jesus with skin on. No
speaking, no leadership, just service. Thank you Lord. May my hands become your
hands may my voice become your voice to share with these people the chance once
again to see.
As I give out these glasses
help me to once again really see you. Help me too, to see.
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