This morning began a little later than others- we were able to catch up on much needed sleep! We headed out for our last clinic day with all of our supplies in hand, and our hearts ready to serve. The place we served today was not as poverty-stricken as those we saw at the dump yesterday. Clinic was set up in the church as usual, and before we began, we were informed by one of the translators who grew up in this village of the prevalence of witchcraft in the community. Problems such as arthritis, low back pain, and ankle pain were seen today, reminding us of how similar these patients are to the ones we treat at home.
One group was able to go an hour outside of the community to serve the mother of one of the SCORE missionaries who had five strokes, making her unable to travel to the clinic. The people in the community were extremely kind and thankful for our willingness to serve. Out of all of the places we have served, we encountered the most unbelievers in this setting. Most of those who did not claim to be Christian stated that they were, “not ready.” This disheartened some of the team because we tried to convey the message that Jesus loves each person, no matter the sin and the imperfections that are present. Although we were not able to see the fruit of the seed planted, we have faith that the Lord will soften the hearts of the people we met, enfolding them in His love. Once we returned to SCORE after the day at the clinic, we were fed an Argentine BBQ, prepared by the pastor of the church we served at today. The money given for this meal went to the pastor and other missionaries who work to spread the Gospel in the DR. Two pastors shared their testimonies at the dinner, and we finished the time with a delicious dessert! Next, we headed to devotional where we were able to listen to more testimonies, praise the Lord through song, and learn about His word. Small group discussions then occurred, and we were able to grow closer to our teammates by sharing in His word. Tomorrow, we head to Catalina Island to relax and reflect on the trip before we return home. Thank you for your continued prayers, and please pray for our safety as we travel home.
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