Some quick notes before I move on to the actual Medical Team itself. For those who are unfamiliar with the team’s objectives and methods, we will be attempting to do the following things in our time through the ministry of the Medical Team:
a) Train church members and Christians about HIV/AIDS and related issues, as well as other chronic illnesses that are present in the village and surrounding.
b) Visit local families who have HIV or a chronic health issue in order to help them determine the best next course of action medically, keeping in mind the need for adjustment culturally.
c) Conduct a one-day long “Health Camp” for anyone who wishes to attend, and in conjunction with Indian physicians from a nearby hospital as well.
d) Conduct “women’s meetings” whereby Barb Blechl and Andrea Welch attempt to engage women regarding issues that uniquely affect them in regard to HIV and other illnesses.
At the end of our time, our hope is that the people of the village perceive the local church as a place that has an interest in helping them in their day to day lives, and also has the power to resource experts or other critical personnel to make that happen. We also hope that the church begins to be viewed as a sort of “clearing house” for positive connections, great care, a Message of Hope, and the Love of Jesus.
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