First Work Day

Yesterday we ate oatmeal for breakfast at Kristine's.  It was delicious.  We then headed over to the Mach's at 7:30 a.m. to meet and head over to the church.  Morgan Mach was up so we were able to give her the gift Elizabeth brought for her. (She fell asleep too early the night before.)  It was a little stuffed puppy, she absolutely loved it. 

We set up outside the church.  Sara and Jessica S. were outside doing vitals, Kristine was also outside but she was doing triage.  Dr. KB was right inside the church checking people that came in for a check-up and to receive treatment.  Dr. Smart, Jessica C., and Kristi set up the dental station in the back right corner of the church while the Machs, Elizabeth, and Clara were working the pharmacy in the back left corner.  Sorry we don't have a video, but we didn't have enough footage to make one.  Once we get enough, I will put one together.  I imagine we will after today.

Today we will be going into the village to invite some of the lady church members to the tea we are hosting next Saturday.  Traveling into this village will be an eye opening experience seeing that we have been staying in the nicer area.  The village is within walking distance (about 6-7 min) and is known as the "middle class" area.  

Here is our schedule for the upcoming week.  It is a busy one, so if I am not able to post or put much up, I am sorry.  It is just a little time consuming to make videos and upload pictures because the internet is much slower than at home.  

• Sunday - Teach Sunday School, Morning Service, then Evening Service

• Monday- Medical work at Grande Bassam church (Dr. KB's home church)

• Tuesday- Medical work and evangelism at the Clinic

• Wednesday- Medial work and evangelism at Sebia Yao (a village outside of town) and then evening service.  This will probably be the hardest day because it is in a rural area and we will be working in tents that we have to set up.  Please pray that this goes well and that there is no rain.    

• Thursday-Medical work and evangelism at the Clinic

• Friday-Medical work at Koumassi church

The following week we will be working one more day (Monday) in the clinic, and then we will have Tuesday to tour the city and pick up some souvenirs.  Then Wednesday we will be heading home.  I am sure with how busy we will be that time will fly by.  Keep praying for us!  We know you are and that God is with us because since we have been here it has only rained once and it was a short shower.  The forecast had predicted rain the entire week and this is the rainy season so thank God for that.