DR Mission 2

THE 2010 MISSION TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

This is the report for the 12th Mission to the Dominican Republic which took
place February 26th-March 7th, in the slums of San Pedro de Marcois. We are
blessed to share with all of you the work of the team as they brought Healing,
Comfort, and Hope to some of the world’s poorest
people, and we know that this would not have been possible without your
contributions, your prayers, your support and your enthusiasm!
This year’s 2010 team led spiritually by The Rev. Blair Biddle and The Rev.
Maureen Demler, consisted of a 27 member team. Paul Gutmann continued his
work with our team to set up a system for disbursement of water purification
systems within the 2 communities we serve.
Our 3 MDs and 2 Pas, along with a team of 5 Registered Nurses and wonderful
support team, treated about 1000 patients in 5 days. The patients were treated
for parasite infections, skin rashes, lung, ear, nose and throat infections, major
infections of the hands and feet and the “grippe” or flu.
Spiritual Healing took place at the medical sites. As each patient left the clinic,
he or she
received a small cross and healing prayer by our prayer team.
One of the most wonderful parts of the mission continues to be our opportunity
to worship with our Dominican brothers and sisters. Our clergy were invited to
share in leading the worship
services alongside the Dominican clergy. The team was also inspired daily by
team members’
homilies, reminding us that the most important aspect of the mission is our
presence to the people who have so little, and our sharing of God’s Love. They
in turn remind us that even though they have so little, they share so much of
what they have including their deep faith and love for God,
and most recently, with those in need in Haiti.

**This year our unused medications and supplies went on to Haiti to an
Episcopal church and a refugee camp run by the Episcopal Diocese there.
Generous last minute donations of 7 tents also went on to Haiti.
The 2010 team once again thanks you for your generous donations, your
support and your prayers. It is truly one of our richest blessings to be able to
share the greatest gift of all, our faith and the love of God.