This picture is of our brave/goofy doctors and fearless/timid (Yes, we did say timid...hand up!) leader on the first day of our clinic! It was a very exciting day for all of us!
This is us at the Eby's before we left for Kagadi, and it is the only group picture to date :( We'll try and be better about that.Monday, June 21
The first day of clinic was a beautiful example of the body of Christ working together. Our team is made of people with unique gifts perfectly sculpted for their role on the trip. All of the team has been willing to work outside their gifts and comfort zones.
Administration has been beautifully displayed. J.R. has been masterful in the art of leadership. He has carefully delegated tasks to every member of the team stretching them to reach their potential. At one point during the clinic on the first day, I needed an exam table. J.R. learned of the need and promised me a table within the hour. Learning that there were no tables available, he employed a local carpenter for a few dollars only to build a table! I had my table within the hour! His ability to troubleshoot has been instrumental in the success of this trip. Den Trumbull and Patrick Purdue have been key players in the running of the clinic. We are seeing 200 plus patients today in tents made with sticks and tarps with greater efficiency than we do in my own office. (maybe I should hire Patrick in my own Montgomery office)
Allen and Beth McDaniel have exhibited Christ like service in the pharmacy. With over 800 prescriptions filled in one day. The most impressive thing is their tireless energy while working in a tent that faced the sun in the hottest parts of the day. An unsurprising hero of the pharmacy was Chris Fleming. She and her usual humble way took a job out of the lime light that had to be done-counting pills.
Our triage nurses, Allison Trumbull and lay nurse, former school teacher Lindsey Dennis, greeted every patient with Christ like hospitality while professionally discharging their duties. It was a joy to me to work along side Den Trumbull, James Colvard and John Barganier. These men glorified Christ through speedy service and compassionate care despite extreme conditions. I have been with these men now since Thursday and have yet to hear a negative complaint.
Pastor Aaron has been called upon to preach and teach throughout the week. In his usual style he has presented the Word of God in a passionate way to spur people on to live in Christ. Sunday he preached at a sunrise service at 7 AM and at New Life Church at 11:30. He preached from a make shift stage at the Crusade Monday night calling all who would come to be saved.
The real heroes have been those serving on the Evangelism Team. The warriors of Christ start every morning with one on one evangelism and don't quit until after dark. Amazing stories of people trusting Christ and the gospel being preached are so numerous I do not know where to begin. These fire balls for Christ gave out 600-800 plus tracts and ending with innumerable gospel presentations and led an estimated 150 plus Ugandans to the Savior in the first day alone. To God be the glory! He is using our feeble efforts to draw people to himself. I wish all of you could look into the eyes of the people eager to hear the gospel message.
All the people on this trip are here for one reason and one reason only-that Christ may be known. This is the passion from which they have displayed. They have prepared themselves for usefulness and God has taken them up on their offer. The harvest is truly plentiful, but for once the labors do not seem few. Please continue to pray to the Lord of harvest to bless this effort. Pray for our strength and untamed love and unity. Praise the Lord no one has fallen sick-that too deserves your prayers. As for the warriors from Eastwood in Uganda, we thank you for sending us!
Matt Phillips
The first day of clinic was a beautiful example of the body of Christ working together. Our team is made of people with unique gifts perfectly sculpted for their role on the trip. All of the team has been willing to work outside their gifts and comfort zones.
Administration has been beautifully displayed. J.R. has been masterful in the art of leadership. He has carefully delegated tasks to every member of the team stretching them to reach their potential. At one point during the clinic on the first day, I needed an exam table. J.R. learned of the need and promised me a table within the hour. Learning that there were no tables available, he employed a local carpenter for a few dollars only to build a table! I had my table within the hour! His ability to troubleshoot has been instrumental in the success of this trip. Den Trumbull and Patrick Purdue have been key players in the running of the clinic. We are seeing 200 plus patients today in tents made with sticks and tarps with greater efficiency than we do in my own office. (maybe I should hire Patrick in my own Montgomery office)
Allen and Beth McDaniel have exhibited Christ like service in the pharmacy. With over 800 prescriptions filled in one day. The most impressive thing is their tireless energy while working in a tent that faced the sun in the hottest parts of the day. An unsurprising hero of the pharmacy was Chris Fleming. She and her usual humble way took a job out of the lime light that had to be done-counting pills.
Our triage nurses, Allison Trumbull and lay nurse, former school teacher Lindsey Dennis, greeted every patient with Christ like hospitality while professionally discharging their duties. It was a joy to me to work along side Den Trumbull, James Colvard and John Barganier. These men glorified Christ through speedy service and compassionate care despite extreme conditions. I have been with these men now since Thursday and have yet to hear a negative complaint.
Pastor Aaron has been called upon to preach and teach throughout the week. In his usual style he has presented the Word of God in a passionate way to spur people on to live in Christ. Sunday he preached at a sunrise service at 7 AM and at New Life Church at 11:30. He preached from a make shift stage at the Crusade Monday night calling all who would come to be saved.
The real heroes have been those serving on the Evangelism Team. The warriors of Christ start every morning with one on one evangelism and don't quit until after dark. Amazing stories of people trusting Christ and the gospel being preached are so numerous I do not know where to begin. These fire balls for Christ gave out 600-800 plus tracts and ending with innumerable gospel presentations and led an estimated 150 plus Ugandans to the Savior in the first day alone. To God be the glory! He is using our feeble efforts to draw people to himself. I wish all of you could look into the eyes of the people eager to hear the gospel message.
All the people on this trip are here for one reason and one reason only-that Christ may be known. This is the passion from which they have displayed. They have prepared themselves for usefulness and God has taken them up on their offer. The harvest is truly plentiful, but for once the labors do not seem few. Please continue to pray to the Lord of harvest to bless this effort. Pray for our strength and untamed love and unity. Praise the Lord no one has fallen sick-that too deserves your prayers. As for the warriors from Eastwood in Uganda, we thank you for sending us!
Matt Phillips
4 comments:
THREE CHEERS FOR A LORD THAT ANSWERS PRAYERS!!! Keep up the good works!
Sounds like everything is going great and everyone is doing well! Amazon team made it back safely. We are all praying for you and the people of Uganda. Tell Beth, Emily made it to RYM safely and Spencer is doing fine. All is well in Alabama. May the Lord bless you and keep you as you continue to do His work.
-The Johnsons
Great report I am excited to hear your hard work is seeing fruit, cant wait to hear more exciting news. Lynn and Izzy look good for some who has just traveled thousands of miles. Miss yall and look foward to the next report. Paul
You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have really lived, are the moments when you have done things for others with Christ-like love.......the Uganda team can look back and relish the moments lived doing God's work in Kumgadi.
The Johnsons
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