Give Smiles Change Lives: An Opportunity to Serve

This February, Phil had the opportunity to serve for a few days at a health fair in Orozi, Costa Rica. He worked with a team of medical and health professionals from Canada, United States and Costa Rica representing the Global Outreach Mission Organization. The team saw about 130 - 200 patients per day. Phil was able to do several exams, extractions and fillings. In addition, he also had a chance to pray for the patients. Many people had a chance to come to know Christ during this event. The patients were so grateful for the dental care that they received. Some people showed their appreciation by either offering food that they grew in their own farms. Some people invited us to come to their homes to have a meal with them in the future. Others expressed their appreciation through physical gestures such as hand shakes, hugs, kisses on the cheek, or just a simple "thank you" because they could not afford to give anything else.

Thank you so much for all of your prayers and giving for making this possible. This ministry would not have been possible without you. Participating in this event allowed patients to receive dental care, love through community, and the message of Jesus Christ.

Phil and few other missionaries have also been going out to the streets to share the message of Jesus Christ. Despite the language barrier, the Lord is still able to use this opportunity to bring healing to the sick, to plant seeds in people's hearts, and to bring new family members into the family of Christ. Last week , Phil prayed for a man named Geraldo who has been dealing with severe back pain. After several prayers, all of his back pain left and he is now feeling better. We praise God for his complete healing. We are constantly looking for more opportunities to reach out to our local community.