Batam Medical Outreach

Hi all

This event is organised by St Andrew's Cathedral those interested please forward your email to teojudy@livingstreams.org.sg, the March's trip is fully booked already.May's trip 9-10th left with few more space.
The other dates below are okie :
-18-19 July
15-16 August
10-11 October
7-8 November

Batam Medical OutreachSt. Andrew's Cathedral,11 St. Andrew's Road,Singapore 178959St Andrew's cathedral medical fellowship & nurses' fellowshipGoals of the Batam Medical MissionThank you for participating in this mission.We will be serving a largely Muslim population in each of these villages which are mainly composed of poor rural folk without access to adequate healthcare.We aim to provide primary healthcare as well as health education. The underlying aim is to provide practical assistance to these needy people, and in so doing, demonstrate the love of God (Matthew5:16).We will be returning to these villages on a regular basis and so therefore have a unique opportunity to follow up on both the medical as well as the spiritual development of these people.Administration

A.Passport All volunteers must have a valid international passport with at least 6 months to expiry.Please provide your passport details (name in passport, passport number, date of expiry, date of birth). Judy Teo at least 1 week before departure.

B. Payment Please try and make payment at least 1 week before departure.The current cost is $100 ($80 for day -trippers). This includes ferry tickets, all (very yummy) meals as well as hotel accommodation. A one-time complimentary mission polo shirt will be provided.When coming on subsequent missions, please use the same polo shirt.

C. Ferry tickets These will be pre -booked

D. Meeting point All volunteers are to meet at 6.30 am on the Saturday at Harbour - front Ferry Terminal level 2 at the cafe.Please do not be late as there will be final logistics arrangements.Please wear the Batam mission polo shirt.

E. Vaccination It is not strictly necessary to obtain specific vaccinations but you may, if you wish, obtain vaccinations against Hepatitis A, B, C, typhoid and cholera.

F. Travel Insurance You may purchase, at your own cost, travel insurance if you so choose

G. Accommodation will be at a small hotel close to the Bible School.

H. Money The exchange rates tend to be better in Batam. You only need to bring money if you plan to shop. Otherwise, everything else will be provided.

Spiritual preparation/qualities

1. Willingness to serve - You are not there to act as act as Christ's ambassadors in Batam, to serve (latreuo worship) our Lord and the people in Batam with humility and love recognizing that you are privileged to be given an opportunity to serve.

2. Sensitivity to others - be sensitive to the needs and different outlook and behaviour of the other members of the team as well as the people you serve. God has made each one of us fearfully and differently. Respect that difference and make accommodation for each other. In all matters, defer to the leader's direction.

3. Rejoice in the Lord and ask for Him for confidence and self-control in every situation.

4. Pray always. Prayer support - from your cell groups, church groups etc.

1 Programme for Saturday
0630 Meet at Harbourfront Ferry Terminal level 2
0800 Ferry departs for Batam
0800 (Batam time)Ferry arrives in Batam.Proceed to Peduli Bangsa BibleSchool to load up stores.The 3 different teams will leave for their respective locations.
0930 -1300 Set up & run clinic
1300 -1330 Lunch1400 -1600 Run clinic
1600 Load up stores & return to Bible School
1830 Leave for dinner & shoppingProgramme for Sunday
0600 Meet for breakfast, morning devotions & sharing
0650 Depart for Bible School
0700 English worship service0900 Bahasa Indonesia service
1000 Set up & run clinic1130 Pack up & stock-taking
1200 Lunch
1300 To ferry terminal
1410 Ferry to Singapore
1630 (Singapore time)Arrive at WTC terminal

To God Be The Glory