Introducing our very first issue of MMI Monthly!
We are excited to share monthly communications of the work God is doing around the world through Medical Ministry International. Stay tuned for patient stories, participants' experiences, insights from our international partners and country directors, and other updates from our organization!
A Story of Restoration in Cambodia
Sam*, a 50 year old woman from Cambodia, came to the Medical Ministry International surgical clinic in Banlung, Cambodia in May 2023. She was in pain, unable to eat well or fully digest. She had an intestinal obstruction that developed after she received a hernia surgery the previous December by a local doctor.
The doctors at the Medical Ministry International clinic were able to operate successfully and remove the obstruction in her intestines. They checked on her after her surgery, and, with the local partner-pastor in Banlung, prayed for her prior to her discharge from the hospital.
A week after her surgery, Sam* unfortunately developed a surgical site infection due to her depleted nutritional state that contributed significantly to poor healing. Her family brought her to the hospital, and two of our team members traveled from the Philippines to meet with Sam* and her family to assess her and assist in care.
At the hospital, the MMI doctors met and discussed with the attending physician about Sam's* health. Imaging and tests were done and they decided to manage her case conservatively with surgery as the last resort. Her nutritional status and imbalances were corrected, regular wound care was given, and they were able to provide the care that she needed.
By the grace of God, Sam* showed great improvement! Her wound healed, and about 10 days later, she was able to return home to her loving family, friends, and neighbors in her village. While we praise God that she has experienced healing physically, we also praise God that Sam* and her two children have decided to give their lives to Christ! Today, she continues to do well, eat well, recover, and she attends a local church with her children.
*Patient's name has been changed to protect their privacy.
Upcoming Projects
Join a Project Team with Dr. Allan Melicor! Here are some of his upcoming Project Teams:
Philippines: Feb 24 - Mar 9, 2024
(Surgical, Primary and Dental Care)
Thailand: June 1 - 15, 2024
(Primary and Dental Care, Health Education)
Nepal: Aug 31 - Sept 14, 2024
(Primary and Dental Care, Health Education)
Philippines: Sept 15 - 21, 2024
(Surgical, Primary and Dental Care)
Cambodia: Oct 26 - Nov 9, 2024
(Surgical, Primary and Dental Care)
Pray for Medical Ministry International
Dr. Allan Melicor and his teams serving in various countries in 2024
Health and safety of upcoming Project Teams
That God would provide participants, doctors, surgeons and patients for each Project
Complication-free procedures, full & speedy recoveries for patients with excellent results
Spiritual breakthroughs for patients, their families, participants, and those serving with Medical Ministry International
That the love of Christ is shown and God is glorified through our Project Teams in 2024
Submit a Prayer Request
Can We Pray For You?
The Medical Ministry International Staff Team would love to pray for you. At our weekly staff meetings, we gather for a time of devotions and prayer. We pray over Project Teams, people in the MMI community, for each other, and for the world around us. If you would like us to pray for you, please submit a prayer request below. Prayer requests are automatically anonymous; however, you may include your name if you wish.
In Him,
The Medical Ministry International Team
Do You Have a Story to Share?
Whether it's a story from a Project Team you served on or a patient's life transformation you experienced, we would love to hear your story for upcoming newsletters! If you have a story to share, please email Lauren, our Marketing & Communications Coordinator, at: l.jenkins@mmi.org.
