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Mosquito Net Woes

missions — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:04:12 +0000

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. (more…)

Bio: Terri Unterholzner

missions — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:49:08 +0000

My first trip out to one of our clinic sites during my first week in Malawi is an experience I will never forget. Our devotion began with a hymn out of the Chichewa hymnal, and I was brought close to tears. I couldn’t understand a word of it, but the sound of so many voices raised in unique harmony was one of the most beautiful sounds I had ever heard.

A family friend informed me that the Central Africa Medical Mission was looking for an administrator for the Lutheran Mobile Clinic in Malawi and thought that I might be interested. She put me in contact with the nurse recruiter who forwarded me the description of duties for the position. As I read through the list of duties, I realized that the skills I had learned while working at a grocery store had directly prepared me for the tasks of the medical mission. I have seen the Lord’s guiding hand in my life leading me to serve Him and others in new ways and ultimately bringing me here to Malawi.

Educational Background
B.S. Biology from UW Madison

Bio: Jennifer Lee

missions — Sat, 10 May 2008 11:44:14 +0000

After spending the last 16 years working in the public health sector, I became very aware of the missing component in health care delivery. We focus primarily on how to fix the problems, but within specific guidelines. As a Christian I found many opportunities to share my faith with people who were suffering and dying and found that in time of need we all look for something bigger to hold onto. I started looking into medical mission work and came across the Central Africa Medical Mission. Everything just started falling into place as I saw the hand of God showing just where he wanted me to be.

Education and Service Background
B.S. in Public Health Education University of Northern Colorado
American Lung Association of Colorado environmental health section
Teen pregnancy prevention coordinator Starke, FL
B.S. Nursing Jacksonville University,
Emergency Room St. Vincent’s Jacksonville, FL
Indian Health Services Navajo Nation ICU
University of Florida Shands Teaching Hospital

About Africa Missions

missions — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:00:00 +0000

WELS largest mission field is Africa, where it is working in partnership with five independent national synods that are currently ministering to about 64,000 souls with God’s Word.

In Zambia, in the south-central region of the continent, WELS missionaries have been operating since the early 1950s. 7 expatriate missionaries and 19 national pastors serve 32 established congregations of the Lutheran Church of Central Africa (LCCA)—Zambia Synod, plus over 100 preaching stations numbering nearly 13,000 souls. A residential Seminary, located in the capital of (more…)

CAMM - Central Africa Medical Mission

missions — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:14:34 +0000

The Central Africa Medical Mission is a 45-year legacy of healthcare in Zambia and Malawi. The volunteers and national staff have seen many faces and have been a light of Jesus to many people. Their work is one of humility, patience, commitment, and sacrifice for people that they may never see again. It is leaving a place of comfort and entering one that brings constant reminders of pain, disease, sorrow, and loneliness. Yet, it also brings the blessings of new friendships, lessons in perseverance and character, and a strengthened faith in the One who sustains, cares for, and loves each of us the same.

The Medical Mission is a program in which WELS or ELS health care professionals can use their God-given abilities to spread His love in a different area of the world. This ministry of love is a tremendous benefit to the Lutheran Church of Central Africa and our fellow sisters and brothers in Jesus.