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Outpost Centers International F Monthly Newsletter 5.3 F March 2011

Gospel Ministries International nurtures projects in media, aviation, medical service, orphan care, education, and prison ministry. $12,000 will help Bethany Medical Missionary College buy a solar powered freezer and refrigerator, and finish construction on a lecture hall. gospelministry.org

Liver Failure, A Healing SaviorD arren’s body burned with fever as

he lay on the floor. He had been diagnosed at the government hospital with Hepatitis A, a viral infection of the liver. The doctor told Darren’s mother to take him home to die.

Alarmed at his parched lips and the yellowish appearance of his skin and eyes, his mother went in search of assistance. She rushed to the nearby Bethany Medical Missionary College, a Gospel Ministries International project in Guyana.

“Help! Please help! My son is dying.” Her pleading eyes and voice caught the attention of the staff. They followed her home and were alarmed at Darren’s urgent situation.

“Please!” The mother sobbed again. “Can’t you do something for him?”

The staff transported Darren and his mother to their campus and did their best to make them comfortable in the makeshift treatment area.

One missionary college student, Bernardo, took a special interest in Darren and provided much of his care. Darren’s treatments included hydrotherapy, sunbaths, clay poultices, and herbal teas.

“It was a life-changing experience for me,” Bernardo says. “I saw the power of God working through simple

remedies to save Darren’s life.”After 10 days, Darren’s mother took

him to the government hospital for more lab tests. The liver enzymes had dropped in half—a miracle! The nurses were shocked that Darren was still alive.

Darren remained at the missionary college for 10 more days. His eyes became white and clear again, and his skin returned to a healthy brown. His energy was contagious, and the staff were joyous at his recovery.

The missionary college is finishing a lifestyle center that will provide a proper place to treat patients like Darren. While they wait for the needed funds, the staff continue to trust God and to teach others His natural remedies for restoration.p

Above: A healthy Darren smiles for the camera after finishing his treatments. Below: Bernardo, a mission college student, took a special interest in Darren’s recovery.

Cedarvale Health & Lifestyle Retreat, Australia

Funds: $2,500Help purchase a projector for use at the health evengelism schoolcedarvaleretreat.com.au

Centro Misionero de Salud, Mexico

Funds: $10,000Buy a school bus for the elementary and secondary schooloutpostcenters.org

Eastward Missionary College, Australia

Funds: $12,000Purchase a water tank and pipes to gravity feed water to buildings, houses, garden, and orchardeastward.edu.au

The Hope of Survivors, USA

Funds: $2,000Help the ministry attend the Hope & Healing Conference in Indianapolis thehopeofsurvivors.com

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Making a Cookbook Connection W hile flipping through Herghelia

Institute’s vegetarian cookbook, a young Romanian couple learned about the ministry’s lifestyle center. Intrigued, Gigel and Lavinia Tatu offered their parents the opportunity to attend a lifestyle session. After participating in the 11-day program, the couple’s parents were enthusiastic about their experience at Herghelia. Gigel and Lavinia were eager to attend a lifestyle session as well.

The couple attended in October 2010 with Lavinia’s brother, Chioran. During the Sabbath program, they sat on the first row and absorbed the message. The Tatus enjoyed the lifestyle session and were impressed by the quality of the staff and their knowledge of health. When they returned home, they decided to make drastic lifestyle changes and even hired a vegetarian cook. They also shared their discovereies with friends and family.

In addition to the couple’s interest in health, Gigel asked religious questions and was open to hearing more about God. He even began attending church and reading the Bible.

Through the lifestyle center, Herghelia has had the opportunity to reach out to many individuals, including influential members of the community.In October 2010, five local mayors took part in the lifestyle program along with

$13,500 will help Herghelia Institute purchase a van and health banners to be used in the community. outpostcenters.org

Gigel and Lavinia Tatu (seated), and Lavinia’s brother, Chioran (center), were excited and blessed by their experience at Herghelia.

the Tatu family. The team at Herghelia is thankful for the opportunity to witness to guests like Gigel and Lavinia, as well as for God’s health guidelines. p