Honduras GHO medical mission trip 2003 CMDA outreach

1. San Marcos de Colon,San Marcos de Colon,
HondurasHonduras
Mission Trip 19-27 JulyMission Trip 19-27 July
20032003

2. 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

3. 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

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

8. 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. guys
Wednesday, July 23rd Night-- Testimonies at local churches
Thursday, July 24th Night -- Pastors/Mens Marriage Conference

9. 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

10. Baptist MissionariesBaptist Missionaries
Bob & Joan TysonBob & Joan Tyson (1965-Present)(1965-Present)

11. MissionMission

12. The GHO Bus- Our mainThe GHO Bus- Our main
mode of transportationmode of transportation

14. AccommodationsAccommodations

15. Bible CollegeBible College

16. High SchoolHigh School

17. Elementary School transformedElementary School transformed

18. Ricardo CastroRicardo Castro
GHO Director - HondurasGHO Director - Honduras

19. Morning Devotion TimeMorning Devotion Time

20. City LifeCity Life

21. Honduran LifeHonduran Life

22. Honduran HomesHonduran Homes

23. Typical backyardTypical backyard

24. Honduran LifeHonduran Life

25. Scenery & TerrainScenery & Terrain

26. HondurasHonduras

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

28. TriageTriage

29. Waiting AreaWaiting Area

30. Restorative DentalRestorative Dental

31. ExtractionsExtractions

32. PharmacyPharmacy

33. OptometryOptometry

34. SurgerySurgery

35. MedicalMedical

36. Latrine Work ProjectLatrine Work Project

37. Latrine Work ProjectLatrine Work Project

38. Latrine LizardsLatrine Lizards

39. Roofing ProjectRoofing Project

40. Roofing JobRoofing Job

41. Water Tank ProjectWater Tank Project

42. Faces of HondurasFaces of Honduras

43. More FacesMore Faces

44. FacesFaces

45. FacesFaces

46. WorshipWorship

47. WorshipWorship

48. WorshipWorship

49. Group ShotsGroup Shots

50. More friendsMore friends

51. More friendsMore friends

52. More friendsMore friends

53. Rocking the lunchtimeRocking the lunchtime
awayaway

54. More rockers!More rockers!

55. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

56. More Misc.More Misc.

57. More Misc.More Misc.

58. More Misc.More Misc.

59. More Misc.More Misc.

60. Freebies = CHAOS!!Freebies = CHAOS!!

61. 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!

62. Blessed time inBlessed time in
Honduras!Honduras!

63. Next trip July 24-Aug 1, 2004Next trip July 24-Aug 1, 2004
Tela, HondurasTela, Honduras
Tm. Leader- Dr. Phil AdayTm. Leader- Dr. Phil Aday