In spite of restrictions on an upcoming trip to Venezuela, hopes are still high to share the message of Christ.
Reggie Quimby, director of global partnerships/volunteer in missions for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, said the Venezuelan government has restricted the former Medical/Evangelism Project. Now called the Evangelism/Health Mission, Quimby said the restrictions on medical aid and drugs forced the change for the April 7-17 project. Twelve sites of ministry are planned in the country, with teams visiting schools, homes and churches. Maintenance projects, as well as backyard Bible clubs will be part of the missions work. While the medical professionals won’t be able to administer any medications, health talks are scheduled to discuss hygiene and other aspects of Venezuelan life.
A team of 10 put together by the Bessemer Baptist Association went to Venezuela Jan. 28 to Feb. 7. The group’s primary concern was construction.
Magaly Littlejohn, who was from Venezuela and travels home to visit family and to work on missions trips, said construction teams are probably the easiest to take into the country right now. Littlejohn, who is also the wife of the pastor of First Baptist Church, Birmingham, Benjamin, said the results of the flood are likely to be worse than the government is telling.
The flooding has affected travel into and out of the country for months.
For information on how to help with the Venezuelan effort, call 1-800-264-1225.
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