It is Wednesday, my dudes, and while Wednesday is usually when people are starting to feel fatigued by the week, this was arguably the most interesting day we’ve seen yet! Luke, one of the Briarwood Fellows, led the devotion this morning in 1st Corinthians 12. The team is composed of Fellows, doctors, medical students, and other professionals, and Luke exhorted us to remember that with our varying professions and skills, we all serve different roles but are all part of the same body.
The team took an hour drive to a village called Concho Primo to serve with a pastor who had planted a church there. We had planned to serve at a different church he had planted and only discovered once we got to Concho Primo that we would be stationed at that village. The team adapted amazingly to the change of location, especially since the village didn’t have a central building large enough to house all of the medical stations. This is where I get to brag on our team, because we had no idea that we’d be working in the village, which was mostly in the sun, and everyone had to be incredibly adaptable. But everyone worked with joyful spirits, and we were able to set up quickly and improvise to make space. I hear Chad (one of our pastors) even made a makeshift staircase out of rocks so we could get into a building. God provided enough shady areas to house the entire setup and a wonderful breeze so we were safe as we ministered to the people. I was involved with the evangelism station today and helped as we shared the gospel. One woman said that she had come to know the Lord through the work of a medical team several years ago, which is such an encouragement to hear! One man came to Christ after talking with Chad, which is the most exciting news all day. He spoke Creole, so we had two translators (Spanish and Creole) so we could speak to him. When we asked him if he wanted to receive Christ, he started shouting “Oui, oui!” (Yes, yes!) very excitedly. There was discouragement too, as many people expressed hesitance or reluctance to accept Christ and went away without accepting Him. Please continue to pray that God would move in their hearts to draw them closer to Himself. God’s presence was evident as we witnessed to the people of Concho Primo, as he opened their hearts to His voice and our service, letting us experience their lives and minister to their needs. We returned to the compound early, and were given a few extra hours to unwind and cool down (praise the Lord!) – as much as it’s a joy to serve in the clinic, getting to decompress is essential, and the time the team spends intentionally getting to know each other is incredibly fruitful. Ultimately, we ask that you please pray for strength and joy for the team as we have one more day of clinical ministry; pray that God would open our eyes and hearts to see the people as He does, and that God would open the hearts of the Dominican people to hear His word in truth. We’re excited to see how God opens doors and challenges us tomorrow! ~The CMMA Missions Team, October 2023~
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