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22 February 2011

Medical Clinics Prevent Conflict

[Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana] As you know this project has been our first ever Medical Evangelism effort in Ghana. I must confess that I did not know how any of this would work here. However, I did know that God was leading us to trust Him in this matter and that He alone would use it for His glory. Thus far we have conducted five clinics where we have treated 849 patients suffering from various afflictions. Some have been relatively easy while others have been pretty trying. Through them all, it seems that we had the exact medications and treatment knowledge to attend to each person.

The most wonderful thing about this project is the fact that the Muslims have been humbled by the fact that we were offering free medical care to members of their communities and villages. Over and over we have heard stories that reveal a great truth about the Gospel and genuine Christians.

A group of prominent spiritual leaders from the community shared with our team their complete lack of belief in the fact that we would actually be willing to treat them freely and without question. One Muslim leader affirmed boldly, “Your faith is real and I believe your God is real. If your God loves me like you have loved me, why should I not place my trust in Him?" Over and over again I am hearing stories about the gentle ways that our Ghanaian physicians Laud Kassim, David Mekano, and Philemon Kumasah, who have traveled all the way from Accra, are giving their time and energy in the care of these patients. Our American nurses, Ronda Brookshire and Sheila Radcliff worked with vigor and determination. Ruth Kandaras, Courtney and Matt Bolling, Mark Chase, Craig Barker, and Andy Poe were the greatest team I have ever seen assembled. I am praying that each of these team members will plan on being a part of our next medical project next February.

It has become evident to us that the Medical Clinics have spread a spirit of peace that went in from of us during all our ministry. We are convinced that without these clinics we would have been unable to travel into many of the remote areas for ministry. It seems that God has used the clinics as a peace offering to those who otherwise might have been hostile.

Never before has our ministry in Ghana seen such large numbers reported at this early stage in a project. After only four days of school ministry, 14 Jesus films, and 5 days of medical ministry we are able to report 14,364 individuals indicate their decisions for Christ. Only one Muslim school thus far refused to let us come in and talk with the students, but nearly all of them were present for the Jesus film shown on that same night. This is indeed a wonderful project. Please keep praying for us.

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