On Saturday night during FAME’s Night of Hope Banquet, the unique opportunity came to be able to interview a partner of FAME who had been trying to visit the USA for 33 years. I’d like to share part of his interview with you.
But let me tell you about him. Simon is part of the team of Asia Christian Services, he grew up in a village called Putao. If that sounds familiar it may be because that is where J. Russell Morse and his family led the Lisu people out of China and into the safety of this mountain region. 20 years ago FAME partnered with the Morse family and built a clinic in Putao which still serves people today. In September of last year, a clinic was opened in Mae Sot, and next a clinic will be constructed in Miao Town, across the border into N.E. India!
Here is an edited version of the story Simon told Saturday night about a woman who came to their clinic in Mae Sot. “This refugee woman was brought to our clinic because she passed out. Our medical team learned that she had high blood pressure and other heart issues. After one week of care, she was doing well physically. But she also had heard the gospel from Moses our evangelist and accepted the message. Upon release from the clinic, she shared the good news with her husband, cousins, and some neighbors…all 7 came to the church and soon all were baptized and became children of God.”
To that, I responded, “That’s Medical Evangelism.” And the crowd at the banquet erupted in applause!
Because of you and your generosity over the recent months, story after story like this is told over and over again. 1000 people are treated in the name of Jesus and hear the gospel, for every $500 given to FAME. That still amazes me, even though I see it every day!
Thank you for your partnership in the gospel.
