From February 14-25, Lauryl Smith, who is currently a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner working at Boston Medical Center, will travel with a Lutheran World Missions Mercy Medical Team (MMT) to Aceh, Indonesia. While there the team will set up clinics for care with the extremely underserved poor on the island of Sumatra. The temporary clinics will be set up near the LCMS office in Aceh and the surrounding area of the northern part of the island. LMCS World Relief and Human Care currently has projects under development in Aceh following the destruction from the Tsunami, including an English teacher training school.
The cost of the trip, including travel to and from the site, visas and immunizations, is the responsibility of the participant. Additionally, funds are urgently needed for purchase of medications upon arrival in Jakarta to be transported to Aceh by the team. Those who wish to give financial or supply donations may do so through Faith Lutheran Church's missions fund. Lauryl will return in the spring with a presentation on the mission.
More information on MMTs: Mercy Medical Tams work in conjunction with LCMS partner churches or congregations overseas that already are serving their communities. As team members treat patients, they also improve the ability of local hospitals and clinics to better care for people once the team returns home. Along with treating physial ailments, Mercy Medical Teams help LCMS partners build capacity to address spiritual needs.
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