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  • 08Apr

    Home from Belize

    by Drew in Missions.

    Gloria Harrington sent an email this morning to let us know that she, Jim, and Mary Beth Greenway made it back safely from Belize, where they spent almost two weeks assisting in a medical mission campaign. I thought you would be interested in her report:

    We arrived home late this evening from another great trip to Belize. We were able to perform surgical procedures for 52 people, plus evaluate countless others who wanted to see the doctor. Some are already waiting for the next time we will go there for their surgery. Continue reading »

  • 02Apr

    Update on Belize Mission

    by Drew in Missions.

    So much for the mild weather. It only lasted one day. On Tuesday after a late start due to getting everything organized we did 8 surgeries. On Wednesday we had a power outage from 8:00 Am to 12:30. We were only able to do minor cases during this time. After the power returned we found that the air condtioner in the OR could not keep the room cool enough to work in. We bought a new unit and the maintenance men came at 5:00 PM to install it. We waited until about 7:00 and it became apparent that it would be several more hours before the installation would be complete, so we called it a day with only 5 surgeries. Today the new air conditioner is working great and we are moving along a good pace. Bible studies are being conducted in the waiting rooms, hallways, pre-op room and on the veranda. Everyone who has surgery has a Bible lesson before hand, usually in pre-op.
    Everyone is doing good and the only problem seems to be the heat.

    May God continue to bless this work and those who have an interest in it,

    Jim and Gloria

  • 31Mar

    Belize Campaign

    by Drew in Missions.

    belizeJim and Gloria Harrington and Mary Beth Greenway left Monday on a medical mission trip to Belize, a small country in Central America. Their objectives are to provide surgical services and Bible studies for the people in Punta Gorda town and the surrounding villages. They plan to return Tuesday, April 7.

    Update: We just received word from our folks in Belize and it appears that everything is going as planned. Gloria writes,

    Greetings from beautiful Belize. The group made the trip down here without any difficulty-only one lost bag. We spent yesterday afternoon and evening getting the pre-op, post-op and operating room set up and started surgeries this morning. Everyone is doing fine. We are receiving teaching support form a Lipscomb University student who is down here for several weeks. He is very eager to help and is doing a good job. The weather is not as hot as usual-probably 10-15 degrees below normal. That is all for now.

    Love Jim and Gloria

    Continue to keep the team in your prayers.

  • 05Jan

    Romania Mission Trip Report

    by Drew in Missions.

    The following report was filed by Jim and Gloria Harrington, who lead our work in Romania.  This coming Sunday, January 11, Chris Lee, one of our young men who accompanied the Harringtons on this trip, will make a presentation to the congregation about their work.

    Workers preparing gift bags

    Workers preparing gift bags

    We have returned from yet another wonderful and productive trip to Romania.  Our newest team member this year is Chris Lee, who is a UAB student and member of the Ashville Road Church of Christ in Leeds, Alabama, where Jim and I are members.  Others returning were Beverly, David, and Melissa Precise (from Scottsboro, Alabama),  and Pam Fondren from Savannah, Tennessee.

    We spent several days preparing 4,400 gift bags for the children, and we were able to visit some child care facilities and several hospitals.  We were also able to visit with many Church members, and they all were so grateful for our continued help and interest in their children.

    Each year, we have been able to deliver prescription medications that have been donated and/or bought with donated funds.  These meds are used by hospitals, orphanages, and also for the Bucharest Church members who cannot afford to buy their presctiption drugs.  Dr. Radu Boari is a member of the Church, and with our help, he is able to keep a “closet” stocked with a variety of drugs for hypertension, cholesterol, prostate problems, etc, plus antibiotics, cough meds, and assorted over-the-counter meds.

    One of the most rewarding aspects of this work is to see the growth of the Bucharest Church.  The attendance continues to increase, and many children we have known these past 9 years are now in high school and college, and some are married and having children of their own.  They and the older adults are all encouraged by our continued support and visits, and they all send their greetings to you all.  We appreciate your help and pray that we will be able to continue this work for many years to come.  Thanks again for your support.

    In Christ,
    Jim and Gloria Harrington

  • 30Sep

    Upcoming Trip to Romania

    by Drew in Missions.

    Thanks to those who brought underwear for the children in Romania.  Supplies are being shipped to Romania this week.

    Jim and Gloria Harrington and Chris Lee will travel to Romania on December 10.  They will return on the 23rd.  The purpose of the trip is to help assemble and deliver Christmas gift bags to 5,000 poor children in orphanages, day care centers, and hospitals, visit and encourage members of the Bucharest Church, and deliver medical supplies to Children’s hospitals.

    Money is needed for travel expenses, college expenses for a young member of the Bucharest Church, and medical supplies to be purchased in Romania.  If you can help with this, please write checks to Ashville Road Church of Christ and give to Richard Box or Jim Harrington.  Thank you.