Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Seven Words to Describe an EMMC...by Lucy

Tonight we sat with Victor and Julie to talk about the EMMC from which we just returned yesterday. Julie asked each of us to describe in one word a Fishers of Men Evangelical Medical Mission Crusade. These are the words that came to mind...awesome, humbling, challenging, rewarding, team, indescribable, and life-changing (I cheated by hyphenating two words!). I struggled today to decide what to write about and came to the conclusion to let the pictures speak.

Mark's first time helping with a baptism of one of our team members.
Moses and Dr. Escamia lead a gang member to Christ.
A young girl prays to receive Christ as her Savior.
Yes, that's me doing something besides holding a camera!
The sunset over the Pacific Ocean
Victor sharing his testimony with a gang member.
Waiting for new glasses!
Emy swings Mia around in arms of love.
A family prays to receive Christ after receiving other services.
Moses, the local pastor, and Victor pray with a gang member to receive Christ.
Mark and Dr. Escamia pray for healing.
Joanna does some face painting during the children's ministry.
The clowns...Aaron, Mark, and Mia
Victor shares with those on the "outside," and brings more gang members into the Body of Christ!
Mark has the kids pretend to ride a roller coaster with him.
Aaron got to go pick coconuts to share with everyone.
Free pancakes, anyone?
Ariel works on a boy's teeth.
Ashleigh worked hard helping to prepare food for 35-50 hungry people every day.
A beautiful child of God!

Teresa helped by taking blood pressure, pulse, and weight.
Can you find Emy in this picture?
Toothbrushes for everyone!
Haircuts help to offer a fresh new start.
Another beautiful child of God.
Dr. Escamia gives a checkup.
Ariel and a happy patient
The doctors pray before the work begins.

There are so many stories to tell. My mind is still processing everything we experienced. Watching Mark, Aaron, and Joanna serve in all the ways they did was amazing for me as a wife and mom. Emy and Teresa jumped right in despite the language barrier, and we were truly part of an amazing team. We worked together to serve God's people and we give Him all the glory for the transformation of lives that took place during this last week. I know that my own life will never be the same.

And we, who with unveiled faces, all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
--2 Corinthians 3:18--

3 comments:

Dani said...

Wow, these are absolutely AMAZING pictures. Thank you so much for posting them. They really are worth a thousand words because even though I've heard about the crusades, actually seeing these pictures makes me so much more able to picture what's happening there. God bless you guys!

Fishers of Men said...

Thank you, Lucy, for taking all the time to upload these pictures. They are awesome! You did a great job! I am proud of you! Julie

Diann Claassen said...

Lucy, your incredible pictures truly capture the heart of a crusade - I almost felt like I was there, laughing and crying (tears of joy!) with the team. There's nothing better than seeing God at work through His people!
Love ya!
Diann