Day 3-Sunday

The morning started with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and then introductions and general orientation into how the clinic will be run for the next five days. We are going to be part of a general medical mission so they informed us about how the different specialty areas will work and what other areas in the medical field the students will help with during the upcoming week. There is pediatrics, optometry, dental and general medical all working together with physical therapy to offer medical services to the Peruvian people. Supplies were sorted and packaged into five different sections for the respective days in the clinic. Our group was able to sort vitamins after the physical therapy items were organized and it was a great bonding experience for the students and Dr. Beck. Around 3 p.m. we departed to go to the Anglican Church- Mission San Patricio where we would be having church for the evening as well as dropping off the supplies as this will be our first clinic site. The Mission San Patricio islocated an hour away from where we are staying and the community was extremelywelcoming and thankful that we are going to be offering medical services tothem. Our team led Praise and Worship at the church and a lot more community members started joining the service after the heard us praising God. The sermon by the pastor was translated by Jodee Fortner, and Dr. Townsend Cooper and the pastor expressed how wonderful it is that we are offering our time to do this for them and described us as “angels of love.” After the service, the young children came up to Andrea and asked her what her violin was. She offered themthe chance to play her instrument and they all jumped at this opportunity. Dr. Beck gave treats to the children as well and they were all super happy fortheir Starbursts! Today was definitely a great day and we are all deeply moved and inspired by what we have witnessed in this short time.

Praises:1) Mallory, a pre-med student from Illinois, joined our group during Praise and Worship. She plays the oboe and violin.
2) More of our team members arrived – a nurse, the pediatrician and translators!
3) The lunch was amazing! Jimmy is very thankful for the great food the retreat center is providing us with.

Prayer Requests:1) The clinic goes well tomorrow and we serve many patients!
2) The continued strength and well being of all the volunteers.