Although the CPC KM team left about two weeks, I still want to share a little bit about their trip!
Having never studied in the medical field, I've never been on medical missions...and I've never experienced what it's like to help people with their physical needs, unless you consider giving a child a band-aid. I'm very thankful that I had the opportunity to witness what it's like to serve people who need physical help and restoration.
Dr. Kim (the man on the right) is a dentist and comes to Paraguay EVERY YEAR. He's been coming for the past 20 years! His dedication to and continual involvement with this mission site is definitely admirable. His son, Eric (behind Arah), sometimes comes with him during the summer trip. He's a oral/face surgeon so he does dental work, too! We also had two more parent-child pairs! The Min family: the lady in the middle and her son (next to me). Also, the Chongs: Joe and his dad (right behind Joseph).
The team went to various locations to offer dental work and check eyesight for reading glasses. They offered their services at the CPC school, Ytororo church, and in neighborhoods. Because a trip to the dentist or optometrist is expensive, many people came! Joe, Yoej, Arah, and I usually tagged along to help out. We usually went after our days of teaching so we were pooped! I found myself complaining a lot because I was just so physically exhausted, but I found these moments to be so rewarding. Yoej and I helped out with the eyeglasses section and it was just amazing to see the reactions of the Paraguayans when they were actually able to read a piece of paper in front of them! One time, Mr. Min came over and mentioned "Isn't this neat? It's like how Jesus gave sight to the blind man..." and then I realized something. In a very small sense, I was able to experience what it was like for Jesus to perform one of his miracles. But in no way am I a healer. NO WAY. Although I may have given them a pair of reading glasses which can give them temporary physical sight, I cannot provide what they need to be eternally healed and redeemed from their sins. Jesus is the ONLY one who can help us to see the depth of our sin and our need for Him. He helped those in need of physical care so that they may believe in His power and His name. I hope and pray that what we did was not to glorify ourselves but to bring all glory to Him!
Dr. Kim (the man on the right) is a dentist and comes to Paraguay EVERY YEAR. He's been coming for the past 20 years! His dedication to and continual involvement with this mission site is definitely admirable. His son, Eric (behind Arah), sometimes comes with him during the summer trip. He's a oral/face surgeon so he does dental work, too! We also had two more parent-child pairs! The Min family: the lady in the middle and her son (next to me). Also, the Chongs: Joe and his dad (right behind Joseph).
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| the KM team |
The team went to various locations to offer dental work and check eyesight for reading glasses. They offered their services at the CPC school, Ytororo church, and in neighborhoods. Because a trip to the dentist or optometrist is expensive, many people came! Joe, Yoej, Arah, and I usually tagged along to help out. We usually went after our days of teaching so we were pooped! I found myself complaining a lot because I was just so physically exhausted, but I found these moments to be so rewarding. Yoej and I helped out with the eyeglasses section and it was just amazing to see the reactions of the Paraguayans when they were actually able to read a piece of paper in front of them! One time, Mr. Min came over and mentioned "Isn't this neat? It's like how Jesus gave sight to the blind man..." and then I realized something. In a very small sense, I was able to experience what it was like for Jesus to perform one of his miracles. But in no way am I a healer. NO WAY. Although I may have given them a pair of reading glasses which can give them temporary physical sight, I cannot provide what they need to be eternally healed and redeemed from their sins. Jesus is the ONLY one who can help us to see the depth of our sin and our need for Him. He helped those in need of physical care so that they may believe in His power and His name. I hope and pray that what we did was not to glorify ourselves but to bring all glory to Him!
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| dental work with Pastor Cho, Arah, Eric, and Dr. Kim |
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| Eric taking out one of my student's teeth! |
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| measuring blood pressure very thankful that David came to help us with translations! |
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| checking eyesight for reading glasses |
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| Yoej became a PRO at this and Pastor Charles was awesome too! |
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| i was in charge of giving out the glasses! "Quieres probar?" |
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| with my assistant, Nemi <3 |
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| truly the most hipster glasses. i wish i could have one. |
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| a couple from our church cut hair for free! |
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| these times created opportunities for the pastors to share the gospel! |
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| Gabriel. Our eyes met when I caught him dancing and I danced back. We barely spoke to one another, but he captured my heart. I died a little when he ran after the van to wave goodbye. |
Thank you for your continual support and prayers <3
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ReplyDeletecan't believe you guys actually got to help check eyesight and stuff! that's awesome.
ReplyDeletedude, those glasses are so retro, they're awesome!
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