Honduras medical mission trip GHO CMDA 2003

San Marcos de Colon,San Marcos de Colon,HondurasHonduras

Mission Trip 19-27 July Mission Trip 19-27 July 20032003

Map of HondurasMap of Honduras

Facts:-6.5 million people-97% Roman Catholic-Slightly larger than TN-Subtropical in lowlands; temperate in mountains-Poorest country in Western Hemisphere-Hurricane Mitch 1998 -killed 10,000+ Hondurans -1 million plus homeless -caused $1B damage

San Marcos de Colon

GHO sponsored the trip; ministry of Christian Medical & Dental Associations

Mission: Heal the sick, and tell them, “The Kingdom of God is near!”--Luke 10:9

Team composition:

-47 Christians representing: -seven states -age range: 7 - 75 -five different denominations -4 doctors, 2 surgeons, 6 dentists, 6 nurses, 2 pharmacists, 2 medical students, and logisticians- 25

BackgroundBackground

ALL Across the U.S.A & HondurasALL Across the U.S.A & Honduras --Destination--Destination: San Marcos : San Marcos

ScheduleScheduleSaturday, July 19

-Depart gateway cities of Miami, Houston, San Franciso-47 people link-up in Tegucigalpa, Honduras at hotel-Planning/training

Sunday, July 20-Depart for San Marcos de Colon on 4-hour bus trip-Move into quarters at three separate locations-Set-up clinic-Attend community worship service

Monday-Friday, July 21-25-Praise & Worship each a.m.-Clinic ministry from 8:30-5:00 PM

Tuesday, July 22nd Night -- Soccer tournament w/ H.S. guysWednesday, July 23rd Night-- Testimonies at local churchesThursday, July 24th Night -- Pastors/Mens Marriage Conference

Schedule (cont)Schedule (cont)Friday, July 25 -Depart for Choluteca on way to Tegucigalpa - Avoid San Marcos Catholic

Festival

Saturday, July 26 -Depart Choluteca for Tegucigalpa -Curio shopping -Debriefings / Sharing

Sunday, July 27-Depart for Tegucigalpa-Flight to States

Baptist MissionariesBaptist MissionariesBob & Joan Tyson Bob & Joan Tyson (1965-Present)(1965-Present)

MissionMission

The GHO Bus- Our main The GHO Bus- Our main mode of transportationmode of transportation

AccommodationsAccommodations

Bible CollegeBible College

High SchoolHigh School

Elementary School transformedElementary School transformed

Ricardo CastroRicardo CastroGHO Director - HondurasGHO Director - Honduras

Morning Devotion TimeMorning Devotion Time

City LifeCity Life

Honduran LifeHonduran Life

Honduran HomesHonduran Homes

Typical backyardTypical backyard

Honduran LifeHonduran Life

Scenery & TerrainScenery & Terrain

HondurasHonduras

If you set up the clinic, If you set up the clinic, they will come!they will come!

TriageTriage

Waiting AreaWaiting Area

Restorative DentalRestorative Dental

ExtractionsExtractions

PharmacyPharmacy

OptometryOptometry

SurgerySurgery

MedicalMedical

Latrine Work ProjectLatrine Work Project

Latrine Work ProjectLatrine Work Project

Latrine LizardsLatrine Lizards

Roofing ProjectRoofing Project

Roofing JobRoofing Job

Water Tank ProjectWater Tank Project

Faces of HondurasFaces of Honduras

More FacesMore Faces

FacesFaces

Faces Faces

WorshipWorship

Worship Worship

WorshipWorship

Group ShotsGroup Shots

More friendsMore friends

More friendsMore friends

More friendsMore friends

Rocking the lunchtime Rocking the lunchtime awayaway

More rockers!More rockers!

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

More Misc.More Misc.

More Misc.More Misc.

More Misc.More Misc.

More Misc.More Misc.

Freebies = CHAOS!!Freebies = CHAOS!!

Results of Mission WorkResults of Mission Work-1842 people triaged-32 surgeries performed-Thousands of prescriptions filled-1500+ medical patients treated-Hundreds of glasses fitted/dispensed-300+ dental patients treated (restorative/extractions/cleanings)-Thousands of toothbrushes passed out-Clothing/Bibles/Salvation Bracelets/Toys distributed-Two structures roofed-One water holding tank constructed-Three latrines dug; two completed and one ready for structure

and 199 professions of faith!

Blessed time in Blessed time in Honduras!Honduras!

Next trip July 24-Aug 1, 2004 Next trip July 24-Aug 1, 2004 Tela, HondurasTela, Honduras

Tm. Leader- Dr. Phil AdayTm. Leader- Dr. Phil Aday