Malawi is one of the poorest nations in the world: 80% of the population lives on less than $1 per day. The country is not only ravished by poverty but the problem is compounded by disease and starvation.
According to the CIA factbook, 14.2% adults are infected with HIV/AIDS.
As of 2003, 900,000 people had the disease and 84,000 people died of AIDS in that year.
Our mission is to support the Biedebach's new ministry in Malawi by ministering to the community with medical aid and the Gospel.
The purpose of our team meetings, over the coming several months, is to prepare the team for the experience in Malawi. Each of our three MD's will be teaching on a subject to help prepare the team for the medical differences. Some of these topics will include HIV/AIDS, malaria and public health education.
The August 26 team BBQ will be a time for our families to join us in a time of prayer and a final "send off" time of fellowship.
Each team member is required to raise $3000 in funds, the majority of which goes to air fare.
The total amount is due in two installments. Fundraising may be monitored by logging in to the church web site.
Needs: We have a need for Bible donations and for someone to head up children's crafts and Bible story lessons. We would also like to bring Gospel tracts.
We are compiling wish lists of medical supplies and equipment which will be posted on the blog for your input.
Vaccinations: If you do not already have your Hepatitis A & B vaccinations consult your doctor and start the series ASAP. You will also need a typhoid vaccination and be prepared to take malaria pills while on the trip. You should also consult your doctor for these and obtain a prescription sometime in August.
According to the CIA factbook, 14.2% adults are infected with HIV/AIDS.
As of 2003, 900,000 people had the disease and 84,000 people died of AIDS in that year.
Our mission is to support the Biedebach's new ministry in Malawi by ministering to the community with medical aid and the Gospel.
The purpose of our team meetings, over the coming several months, is to prepare the team for the experience in Malawi. Each of our three MD's will be teaching on a subject to help prepare the team for the medical differences. Some of these topics will include HIV/AIDS, malaria and public health education.
The August 26 team BBQ will be a time for our families to join us in a time of prayer and a final "send off" time of fellowship.
Each team member is required to raise $3000 in funds, the majority of which goes to air fare.
The total amount is due in two installments. Fundraising may be monitored by logging in to the church web site.
Needs: We have a need for Bible donations and for someone to head up children's crafts and Bible story lessons. We would also like to bring Gospel tracts.
We are compiling wish lists of medical supplies and equipment which will be posted on the blog for your input.
Vaccinations: If you do not already have your Hepatitis A & B vaccinations consult your doctor and start the series ASAP. You will also need a typhoid vaccination and be prepared to take malaria pills while on the trip. You should also consult your doctor for these and obtain a prescription sometime in August.
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