Two vans, 2 pickups, and a couple of cars left the church this morning around 7:30, heading for Nejapa. The team of 35 church members from VidaNueva set up a medical clinic at the school in Nejapa. There were people waiting at the school when we arrived. At the first station, the ministry team shares the gospel with each person/family. The second station is the clinic where doctors talk with each patient. Patients who need dental work are sent to the dental clinic. The final stop is the pharmacy where patients can pick up the medicines prescribed by the doctors/dentists and find the glasses they so badly need. (I can't even imagine trying to make it through my daily life without the "readers" I have tucked away in every room and still manage to lose.)
Dressed in scrubs, Paula and I spent the day in the dental clinic. There were three dentists available most of the day. Thanks to on-the-job training from Paula and the dentists, I now know how to load needles and anesthetic for injections, prepare a tray for extractions, and provide the instruments needed for the procedures. I don't know how many people we saw today, but it was a constant stream for more than 5 hours.
Stephen worked the crowd--entertaining the kids who were waiting in line for the dental clinic. As he said, he "pulled out all the stops" today showing them card tricks, demonstrating the moon walk and taking many, many pictures. I've attached some great ones.
It's definitely hard work and my feet are tired, but we are so fortunate to work with the members of VidaNueva who are faithful to share Jesus with the people of Nejapa while they are meeting their physical needs.
NEW DETAILS: Just heard that the team saw 475 people today!
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