March of 2008, marks the partnership of Community Baptist Church with Operation Care Ministry.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
The Operations Manual
Finally, after three grueling months, the operations manual of Operation Care Ministry is completed!The manual is distributed by the Operation Care Ministry, office of the Missions Department of Baptist Conference Church of Bacolod, 2008. This is the first edition.
This is a standard reference document of Operation Care Ministry, the medical missions arm of Baptist Conference Church of Bacolod. This manual identifies the organizational framework, procedural guidelines for medical missions at a standard venue or in the field for domestic operations. Likewise, it serves as a comprehensive guideline for planning, coordinating and executing medical missions as presented. Also, the contents have been from past and ongoing medical mission operations and will serve as a tool for training volunteers and medical personnel.
This manual comprises a set of chapters, forms and exhibits, appendix, and a table of contents providing references to relevant sections of the text. It serves as a comprehensive reference text for the Assistant Project Director, as well as a guide for mission planners of Operation Care Ministry.
This manual is dedicated to the committed medical practitioners, dentists, nurses, and volunteers who have formed the backbone of the Operation Care Ministry since its inception and without whom its publication would not have been possible.
Acknowledgements:
I would like to thank Therese Hinojales for her priceless insights and tireless assistance in the review of the manual and for providing the outline; to the Team Heads, staff and volunteers of OCM for their invaluable input; to my brother, Jeffrey, though residing from miles away, still managed to extend his expertise in plotting maps, charts and flow sheets through internet linkage; to the Communication Team for assistance in lay-outs and publication; to my boss and friend, Manny Songco, for his continued encouragement; to my husband, Bim, for his unwavering love, prayers and support; to my lovely children: CJ, Jed, Daisy and Caila, whose lives have been a daily inspiration; and last but not the least, my creator and first love, God, in the person of my Savior, Jesus Christ, who has given me life, wisdom and direction as I faithfully walk in obedience, trusting every beat of His heart.
To God be the glory indeed!
I would like to thank Therese Hinojales for her priceless insights and tireless assistance in the review of the manual and for providing the outline; to the Team Heads, staff and volunteers of OCM for their invaluable input; to my brother, Jeffrey, though residing from miles away, still managed to extend his expertise in plotting maps, charts and flow sheets through internet linkage; to the Communication Team for assistance in lay-outs and publication; to my boss and friend, Manny Songco, for his continued encouragement; to my husband, Bim, for his unwavering love, prayers and support; to my lovely children: CJ, Jed, Daisy and Caila, whose lives have been a daily inspiration; and last but not the least, my creator and first love, God, in the person of my Savior, Jesus Christ, who has given me life, wisdom and direction as I faithfully walk in obedience, trusting every beat of His heart.
To God be the glory indeed!
JSL
29 February 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Friday night, the day before the medical missions, weather forecast showed 60% chance of rain. The medical missions organizers, about 50 dedicated, came together and laid out a makeshift pharmacy, a dental clinic for 22 volunteer dentists, general medicine clinic for 12 volunteer doctors, blood letting area and an eye check up station with 250 eyeglasses neatly laid out on the table ready to be given out for free. We prayed corporately and claimed for a sunny weather for the “big day”.The next day was a miracle! July 28, God answered the cry of our hearts in the early light of the morning, a beautiful sunny day! I saw the smiling faces of about a hundred volunteers geared up for the long haul with eager, excited hearts to see young and old alike arrive at Ikthus center. Double lines began forming early at the registration counter that stretched up to about 20 meters. Around 1300 recipients from 5 barangays and walk-ins waited in line to avail of the medical services.
Operation Care Ministry (OCM) was born in 2004 to address the physical and spiritual needs of indigents around the city. By sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and the abundance of medical blessings, OCM gives hope and healing.
The ministry conducts two to three medical missions in a year. Each OCM event treats about 1500 recipients from chosen barangays. OCM offers Electrocardiogram (ECG) check-up, Blood Sugar Determination (BSD), Tooth Extraction, Eye Check-up with reading glasses, medical consultation and medicines, Surgical Services like Circumcision and Local mass excision, Cataract Operation screening, aside from partnering with Red Cross for Blood Letting activities. All of these services are offered for free.
We thank the medical doctors, dentists, nurses, and volunteers with their gifts of time and commitment. We also thank the Lord for those that journeyed with us in prayers. And for those that gave material resources and donations, may God abundantly bless you more!
Because of the need to continue on with our mission, we will facilitate blood letting activity on September 15 in collaboration with Philippine National Red Cross – Bacolod Chapter. Then on December 8, a comprehensive medical missions in all disciplines will also be conducted.Our goal is to be faithful servants of God. We long to be used by Him and to willingly serve Him fully. We strive to provide love and medical care to the hurting and suffering people in this world. In everything we do, we return all the glory and honor back to Him!
Thursday, March 15, 2007
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