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Monday, May 05, 2008

A Familiar Face

Some of you might recognise this face! Yes, Dan is here in Davao! For those of you who don't know, Dan is a friend of ours from church back in NOLA. It is so weird to have someone here from "our other life" in the States. It is fun to show him around a little and have him meet some of our students! Last week, the student council organized a water day (the reason Rob is wet in the picture) and Dan was able to join us for awhile and meet some of our students. Dan is here with a group of people teaching Christian doctors how to take care of the "whole person": Taking care of not just their physical needs, but also their spiritual needs.
Last night we were able to join his group at a local hospital where they visited the patients, shared the gospel, and prayed with them. It was really neat to be a part of their ministry for an evening. I appreciate someone like Dan going into the medical field to be a light to hurting people! I have never really thought about the impact a doctor can have in someone's life until we went to the hospital with his group. There is something about ministering to people who are hurting physically, which makes them open and vulnerable. As a doctor, to be a pillar of strength and pray with your patients truly ministers to them in a time of great tribulation in their lives. What a great impact a doctor can have for the glory of God!
We look forward to spending some more time with our friend this week!

2 comments:

-C said...

Hooray! What a treat to have Dan there, huh? A little boost of energy to get you through the last weeks of school. We're excited to see you again. I think a paper chain is in order so let us know when you know your arrival day. :)

Anonymous said...

Isn't God good?just when you thought I could use a little boost to finish out the school year,and bam a friend from NOLA shows up.HEHE

Miss Missa