By missions: on May 14, 2008
AFRICA, Central Africa Medical M
One of many changes I had to get used to when I moved to Malawi was sleeping under a mosquito net at night. At first, it seemed so confining, but the net has grown into a type of security blanket for me keeping out not only mosquitoes but also every other creepy crawly creature that might try to disrupt my sleep. Unfortunately, my net had seen better days and I decided after resorting to use a band-aid to patch the latest hole, it was time to replace my dear net. Like most good consumers, I was so excited about my new purchase that I wanted to use it right away. The package instructions said to hang the net outside in the shade for a full day before use, but it was already late afternoon, and I was anxious. So, I hung my net outside on our clothesline under the shade of a tree for a few hours and determined that it was good enough. After all, the packaging didn’t say what would happen if you didn’t follow the instructions, so I figured it couldn’t be too bad. Continue reading this post…
Topics: AFRICA, Central Africa Medical M
By hessmann: on May 13, 2008
Nepal, SOUTHEAST ASIA
Free clinics are conducted in various areas of Far and Mid-Western Nepal about every two months with funds provided by the Humanitarian Aid Committee. These clincs serve as a bridge for the spead of the gospel. It should be noted that the Darchula District, where the free clinic was conducted, is in the extreme Northwestern area of Nepal in the Himalayan Mountains and the men, medical equipment and Christian literature could be transported to the region only by horseback. We do not have a congregation in this district but hope, through this effort, to establish one or more congregations in the area. The medical and dental equipment used during the free clinics were donated by the Wisconsin Lutheran High School student body. Christian literature used in this clinic, and throughout Nepal, is furnished by the Multi-Language Publications program. This literature includes THE PROMISE and many volumes of the Bible Teachings Series books translated into Nepali, the national language of the country. The Bible Teachings Series books are guided self-stugy books on many subjects.
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Topics: Nepal, SOUTHEAST ASIA
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