This is an amazing open door!
Do you know much about the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)? Starvation is real, serious illness is chronic, sexual abuse of women rampant, and persecution of Christians is both common and severe in this Central African Nation.
You can imagine, into this kind of darkness – even a tiny light of hope shines like midday. Recently we were introduced to a wonderful couple – both DRC survivors – who have been serving in the name of Jesus in their home country. For their safety, I’m just going to call them Dr. and Mrs. DRC.
Since receiving asylum in the US in 2012, the couple has dreamed of helping those still suffering in the DRC. Their dream? A series of 7 medical clinics focusing on obstetrics, pediatrics, surgery, and trauma care.
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Dr. DRC was at the FAME warehouse recently – and I wish you could have walked with us. As he moved aisle-to-aisle, shelf-to-shelf, bin-to-bin – his smile and relief at knowing we would help was really moving.
Of course, the “we” who can
help ship medical supplies to the DRC is really “you” and “me” and others like us who know the power of medical evangelism. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate knowing you’re in this with us! Thank you!
The open door is this – because of COVID-19, the DRC government has lowered the cost of shipping medical supplies into the country to unheard of low costs! We’ve already been able to ship exam tables and other supplies to help Dr. DRC with 2 Clinics.
But there is only a short time to provide for the other 5 Clinics with this highly discounted custom taxes and fees. We have many of the supplies on hand – would you like to help cover the cost of getting them to the field?
I’m estimating to acquire, crate, stage and ship will only cost a total of $10,000. But it would be so much more without the DRC government discount on the cost to receive the medical supplies. So, we really think this should happen right away before the rates go back up!
Oh, and we’re also helping 2 other ministries in the DRC – they now have quality hospital beds replacing bamboo mats! Additionally, your gift could help us with sending help and hope to Ethiopia and 18 other African countries where we have active global partners this year! But like Dr. DRC’s work, they have many other needs for their clinics. Can you give a gift to “wherever needed” by December 31st that will help victims of crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and around the world?
Last thing, – Dr. DRC’s work is so much more than just medical care. Mrs. DRC oversees the “trauma care” and these services follow her Biblical Counseling training – so patients are impacted daily by workers sharing the hope of the Gospel!
Ok, that’s the open door I wanted to share. If you’d like to help FAME with this opportunity and so many more, click DONATE above! Thanks for thinking and praying on what you might do right away. Let me know if you have any questions.
Bill
