The tenative dates for the next medical team are February 12-26, 2011. We have 10 members for the team so far and are looking for more. Dr. Mike Balon and Dr. Denise Balon are leading the medical team this year. Even if you are not in the medical field this trip could be for you. There is a need for support people who can use perioxide, salve, and bandaids for small cuts as the Africans do not have that knowledge concerning these items. For more information, please call 810 982-9399 and talk to Franklin Spotts if you are interested in this trip. God will bless you for helping to give the gospel to those who have not heard.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
The July/August 2010 Construction Team
The next Mali construction team will be leaving July 28th through August 14th. There will be 7 team members (three men and four women)that will be traveling together for this trip. Their project will be continuing the building of the Mali Hope School with other Mali team members. Some of the jobs will be: making the blocks for the next three upstairs classrooms,stuccoing, and painting. They will also be participating in medical care and teaching.
The 20 Foot Container Has Arrived in Burkina Faso
The container that was sent out the end of December has finally arrived in Burkina Faso. We received word around the first of June that the long awaited for container with the radio equipment to update the 8 radio stations had arrived. Not only was there radio equipment but also clothes, shoes,guitars,literature and other ministry tools that will be used to spread the Gospel of Christ.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Ward Presbyterian Medical Team
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The medical team has been dubbed "The Mali True Love Team" where they delivered supplies and medical attention in Mali, West Africa. 1800 pounds of medication was packed in containers, taking only the bare minimum of personal possessions for the team themselves in a carry on bag on the plane.
The 18 member medical team of the Ward Presbyterian Evangelism Church and Franklin while in Mali roasted in the hottest season of the year. A lot of water was needed due to the HOT, HOT weather. At one point of the trip the group battled dehydration, and at least half of the team fell ill. Dr. Deighton was responsible not only for heading up the care of the 1300 village people, but also for his own team.
The purpose according to the leader, Dr. Kevin Deighton, is not to heal Africa, but to touch them with the love of Christ so that they may see Jesus. The whole team donned shirts bearing Galatians 5:13, "Serve one another in love."
This year Youth for Christ Leader, Jean Pierre Dabou, asked the team to focus on three particular villages. While winding up their day at the village of SonKonia, in the distance was the sound of drums, lively drums, and dancers who were in colorful attire and masks, delivering a lively message for the team members. The Chief had come and exchanged an offering, a live sheep symbolizing that indeed some connection, some covenant had been made between the medical team and this village.
The medical team has been dubbed "The Mali True Love Team" where they delivered supplies and medical attention in Mali, West Africa. 1800 pounds of medication was packed in containers, taking only the bare minimum of personal possessions for the team themselves in a carry on bag on the plane.
The 18 member medical team of the Ward Presbyterian Evangelism Church and Franklin while in Mali roasted in the hottest season of the year. A lot of water was needed due to the HOT, HOT weather. At one point of the trip the group battled dehydration, and at least half of the team fell ill. Dr. Deighton was responsible not only for heading up the care of the 1300 village people, but also for his own team.
The purpose according to the leader, Dr. Kevin Deighton, is not to heal Africa, but to touch them with the love of Christ so that they may see Jesus. The whole team donned shirts bearing Galatians 5:13, "Serve one another in love."
This year Youth for Christ Leader, Jean Pierre Dabou, asked the team to focus on three particular villages. While winding up their day at the village of SonKonia, in the distance was the sound of drums, lively drums, and dancers who were in colorful attire and masks, delivering a lively message for the team members. The Chief had come and exchanged an offering, a live sheep symbolizing that indeed some connection, some covenant had been made between the medical team and this village.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
March 27th-April 9 Medical Team
The Mali Medical team with 18 members will be leaving on Saturday, the 27th. Dr. Kevin Deighton will be leading the team which includes his wife, Karen and four daughters: Grace, Jenny, Olivia, and Molly. There will be 12 other team members which consist of: Hollis and Mary Chandler, Carmen Denes, Nora Hankinson, Edie Lovell, Jeanne Miko, Dave and MaryRuth Satterthwaite, Barb Soyster, Doug and Linda Thompson, and Franklin Spotts.
Jean Pierre Dabou will be leading the national evangelism team to the different villages while the medical team treats the people. The goal is to be able to plant churches in the villages.
The team will provide medicine for malaria, worms, and such simple things like headaches, colds, stomach aches,etc. Things that we take every day for granted the Africans do not have at all. There will also be glasses to help restore the vision of different people who have not been able to see in a long time.
Jean Pierre Dabou will be leading the national evangelism team to the different villages while the medical team treats the people. The goal is to be able to plant churches in the villages.
The team will provide medicine for malaria, worms, and such simple things like headaches, colds, stomach aches,etc. Things that we take every day for granted the Africans do not have at all. There will also be glasses to help restore the vision of different people who have not been able to see in a long time.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
July 28-August 13, 2010 Mali, West Africa Trip
Franklin is in the process of getting a team of volunteers for his trip that begins on July 28 through August 13th. This will be a building team in order to finish the upstairs classrooms at the Mali Hope High School.
For more information, please call 810 982-9399 or email fmc104460@sbcglobal.net.
For more information, please call 810 982-9399 or email fmc104460@sbcglobal.net.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
March's Medical Team
The medical team is projected to leave March 27 and return April 9th. 18 members will be traveling to Bamako, Mali to show the love of Christ through their serving our Lord. Dr. Kevin Deighton will lead the team which includes his wife, Karen,and his four daughters: Grace, Jenny, Olivia, and Molly Deighton. The veterans are Percy Andrews, Edie Lovell and Mary Ruth Satterthwaite. The new members will be Dave Satterthwaite, Carmen Denes, Jeanne Miko, and Barb Soyster.
The 20 foot container has finally left from Detroit and is on its way to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Due to security measures it has taken a long time to get the container out of Detroit and on its way.The delivery date for the container to Lome is around March 14th. So please be praying that it arrives safely and in one piece.
The 20 foot container has finally left from Detroit and is on its way to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Due to security measures it has taken a long time to get the container out of Detroit and on its way.The delivery date for the container to Lome is around March 14th. So please be praying that it arrives safely and in one piece.
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