MOVING OUT February 25, 2008

It launch day minus 7 for our next series of Vietnam projects. We will touching some distinctly new bases in this country categorized as “closed.” Some of you may have read in the recent Gideon Magazine of a new camp opening in Ho Chi Minh City with eight members. This is a distinct move forward. (Though it may reflect tokenism).

Our team of two local medical doctors, one registered nurse, and the Alleys will be involved in four major areas. Chad Hoyt, cardiologist, will be giving lectures to medical staff in two major hospitals, teaching on a cutting edge area of cardiac therapy. He will be joined by Keith Metzler and Jen Vaughn as well as the Alleys as we participate with a locals in a two-day medical clinic in the Mekong Delta.

This is an area without medical attention or a local assembly. The group we are working with from Ho Chi Minh City is sending trained personal workers as the medical clinic is in progress. It is probable that 600-700 patients will be seen during this time by several of the Vietnamese and our American doctors. Much help is needed as this is the first time our Vietnamese friends have had outsiders working along side them in such a project.

We will also be involved in the public schools ESL program. We are carrying in supplies generously donated by many to place in several of the children’s homes.

Please remember the medical clinic days, for the leaders of the ESL program of the city (10,000,000 people), and the children’s home directors. They seem to be increasingly open. It is also helpful if we have funds we can invest in the children’s homes.

Thanks for your interest and support in our behalf in a closed country.