Tom and Karen led a mission trip of 16 team members from Trinity Church in East Lansing and Radiant Church in Kalamazoo. Eye exams were conducted on 400 residents. Prescription glasses and reading glasses,  were dispensed as needed. Everyone received sun glasses. Also, three wells were dedicated. Pastors training. Teach the school teachers seminar. 82 people accepted Jesus on this trip. 

Left: Large crowds gathered early every day to get eye exams. Center: Health screening for blood pressure and blood sugar. Right: Vision screening.

Left: Glaucoma screening.                                                              Center: Dr Glen conducts eye exam.                                             Right: Dr. Chad conducts eye exams.

Left: Testing the effectiveness of glasses.                             Center: Everyone received sunglasses                                 Right: Clinic was held at training center site  

Left: What a joy to connect with the kids                            Center:  Blessing locals through prayer                                  Right: Sharing God's love with everyone.

Above left: Everyone eager to get started                          Above Center: Open air market evangelism                       Above Right: Praying with locals 

Below: Two team members spent a day teaching the schoolteachers in the community on English language skills.

2011 Eye glasses mission trip to Kambusu. 

Patients are waiting to see the Doctor. Eye charts were used to screen patients before having their eyes examined. Some people needed reading glasses while others needed prescription glasses. 

Patients were fitted with glasses that closely matched their prescription. Multiple suitcases were filled to the brim with glasses for the clinic. Below right picture, Ruth and the mission team pause for a picture before the clinic began.

A vision clinic was held at the TM medical clinic building.  Eye exams were conducted on 380 residents. Many needed glasses and basic medications for eye issues. Young children were unable to perform in school because they cannot read the books and teaching materials. One woman shared a story about her life as a Chaplain. As she aged her vision became blurry and she was unable to read her bible for the last seven years. She opened her bible  after receiving reading glasses and began to read. She broke out into tears and a huge smile. She said she was going to go home and read her bible the rest of the day. 

After the vision clinic an open-air meeting was held with two speakers. The first spoke on Bartimaeus the blind man being healed by Jesus. The second delivered a salvation message. There were about 110 people attending and nine accepted Jesus as their savior. Sometimes hearts are softened and open after they see people showing them the love of Jesus by meeting their most critical needs.