Isaiah 54:2-3

"Enlarge the place of your tent, and let the curtains of your habitations be stretched out; do not hold back; lengthen your cords and strengthen your stakes. For you will spread abroad to the right and to the left, and your offspring will possess the nations and will people the desolate cities."

It's amazing how a few patients at a time can add up to such a large final number! In the last 10 years, working with the Christian Medical and Dental Associations, (GHO) we have touched 62,350 people! That's a good sized town! Some have received a life changing surgery, some a brief check-up, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory medication. 
All have been prayed for, smiled at, and shown the love of Jesus....

A team member plays with a patient while his mother is being seen by the doctor

John Has a Meeting with the Mayor

Last week we started a new program in conjunction with the city of Cuenca. They are going to donate $500 a month to help feed the children who are enrolled in our Compassion International program, five days a week. It will be operating as an official "Nutrition Center", as well as the normal activities, which include help with their homework Bible studies, and regular health care.

Above: the mayor of Cuenca, Marcelo Cabrera, Dr. Marlo Palacios, Rene Osorio, John Guido making it all official.

We have been working with Compassion for 14 years, since we worked in Riobamba. Our program in Cuenca has 140 children enrolled. We have student who has who has passed through his entire school career and now is in college. Daniel is continuing his higher education with the help of Compassion. It's a wonderful way to help underprivileged children successfully get their education while experiencing the practical expression of the love of Jesus.

The audience was made up of city officials, leaders of the Verbo church, interested members of the community and the church and parents of the children. You can see the official police band behind the crowd, on hand to perform during the ceremony.