Dr. Mifila's Visit, September 2011

Dr. Mifila is a Congolese physician who currently is training to become a surgeon at a program in Cameroon sponsored by the Christian Medical and Dental Association.   Once he completes his training, he plans to return to Tandala Hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  This hospital is run by the Congolese Free Church and one of only two hospitals in the entire region.  He will become the only surgeon in an area roughly the size of Indiana and serving over 250,000 people.   Prior to starting his training to become a surgeon, he was the Medical Director for Tandala Hospital from 2004-2007.   He was one of 3 young Christian physicians who came to work at Tandala right out of medical school to serve the Lord through the medical work.
He was invited to spend a month at the Mayo Clinic by one of the surgeons who helped with teaching the residents in Cameroon.   This gave him an opportunity to visit other parts of the U.S. on weekends.   He visited with Cal and Stacie Kierum in September and during that visit was able to speak at Portland Avenue E.F.C. in Tacoma, WA.     He shared part of his testimony, some of the realities that they face at Tandala Hospital every day, and his vision for the future.
 

Putting your Faith In Action

Project Sheet Form

James 2:17-18  (NIV)  In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action , is dead.   But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”   Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.  

The Holistic Outreach Team has created a bulletin board that will be in the back of the sanctuary for Faith In Action opportunities.    

You will find posted on this board signup sheets for various projects that you can join and serve our Lord together as we serve others.    If the Lord lays on your heart a particular project, feel free to ask for one of the forms from anyone on the Holistic Outreach Team or print off a copy from the website.  

We want to empower you to step out in faith and lead projects that give glory to our Lord.   Please let the Holistic Outreach Team know if there are ways that we can help you as you lead a project or if there are resources that you need.    

You may expect to see these projects on the board year round but we are looking to get several projects for Saturday May 14, 2011. 

Please pray that God would open our hearts to living out our faith boldly and whole-heartedly as we serve in His name.