In addition to the medical care delivered to patients via the clinic at International Evangelical Church (IEC), we had facets in pharmacy, evangelism and children's ministry.

PHARMACY

Life in the pharmacy is like the kitchen in your home. It's the hub of our medical operations with people coming and going all day long. Much like a kitchen is filled with love, our pharmacy is filled with the joy of serving. It's a focal place for dispensing much needed medications for people who are very sick. Our patients are grateful for the loving service and appreciate that there is no charge for the medical treatment or medications.

Altogether, we have seen close to 300 patients and dispensed over 450 prescriptions. Because HIV/AIDS is so prevalent, nearly every patient was given medication for infections as well as for other ailments.
There is a very large need here for antibiotics, vitamins, respiratory medications and anti-fungal's.

It was wonderful knowing that the health of many of the patients has improved since starting the anti-retro viral medications given to them by the HIV/AIDS project.

EVANGELISM

Some of us had the wonderful experience of pastoring to and praying with the patients after they had medical treatment. Some were Orthodox Christians who placed a special emphasis on Mary, the mother of Jesus. Others had a Protestant background. A few had gone to both Orthodox and Protestant churches and were unclear what they believed.
Through the work of excellent interpreters and the guidance of an "Evange Cube," a number of these beneficiaries accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.

While the medical treatment was important, their decision to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior had eternal implications. Each member of the team involved in these conversions appreciated the opportunity to serve his fellow man. One married couple, both HIV/AIDS positive, accepted Jesus in this fashion.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Another part of this experience has been about spending time and "loving on" the kids of HIV-AIDS beneficiaries, some of whom have the disease themselves. We've enjoyed blowing bubbles, reading stories, playing soccer, and drawing with the kids. What fun it has been to experience their vibrant personalities and to have been a part of their life these couple of days!