Thelanders of Gabon
On April 29 and 30, Dr. Keir and Joanna Thelander will share about what God is doing at Bongolo Hospital in Gabon, Africa, with a report about their experiences with medicine in the jungle, heat and humidity, electrical storms, their missionary family, God’s many provisions for Luke and Sarah, the new AIDS clinic, the road to Libreville, and the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons. Click here for more information about times, locations, and how you can RSVP.
Read MoreGreetings from BT
BT writes from Jerusalem: Lebanon is again in crisis and although there is fear of civil war, there is also a determination not to cross that line again. As demonstrated publicly the country is divided in support of and opposition to the government and each camp includes those of various sectarian groups. Lebanon is complicated and looking objectively each side has valid criticisms, but for the sake of the country a resolution is urgently needed and I hope that by the time you read this letter they will reach a solution. Click here to read her full...
Read MoreWinter MD Breakfast
The annual MCCF Missions Breakfast will be held on Saturday morning, February 10th, from 9-11 am at the Meliora Faculty Club on the River Campus. Speakers will include: Dr. Jeff Harp – Haiti mission Drs. Nick Venci and Chuck Culbertson – Senegal mission Jared Tomlinson – Ghana mission Dave & Diann Conquest – Dr. Keir Thelander’s work at Bongolo Evangelical Hospital in Gabon, Africa Dr. John Seaman – Disaster Preparedness Information about the upcoming CMDA Global Health Outreach trip to Nicaragua in 4/07 will also be presented. Mark your calendars and...
Read MoreNews from Jerusalem
BT writes from Jerusalem: As the year 2006 draws to a close, the cease-fire that ended the summer war is holding, and normal life has resumed for many, but the consequences of the war will be felt by both Lebanese and Israelis for a long time to come. As I write the kidnapped Israeli soldiers have not yet been returned, but I pray that by the time you read this letter they will be safely home. Lebanon has begun the enormous task of reconstruction, but thousands of Lebanese whose homes were destroyed face a bleak winter. Click here to read her entire Christmas...
Read MoreBT Visiting
In mid-September, BT will be back home for several weeks to report on her work among the Lebanese refugees in northern Israel. We’re looking forward to seeing her again and hearing her perspective about the effect of the recent war on the community she serves. If you would like to talk with BT while she’s here, please contact us. In the meantime, be sure to read her most recent...
Read MoreGreetings from BT
BT writes from Jerusalem: I recall well my first impressions when I moved to south Lebanon in 1984. It was devastated by years of warfare. By the time I left in 2000 the area was prospering with many improvements and new shops and homes. Although I did not see all of the reconstruction of Beirut, I had traveled throughout the country and saw the great efforts of Lebanon to recover from the years of civil war. I had to leave with the families of the former South Lebanese Army, allies of Israel, but it was with great sorrow as Marjayoun in south Lebanon had been my home for sixteen years and I...
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