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Praise God For A Great Week In Malawi

Earlier today we wrapped up our medical and outreach ministry by serving men, women, and children connected to the Finish Line Ministries Africa (FLM Africa) ministry headquarters in Nkolokoti Village, Malawi.   Nearly 400 men, women, and children were treated.  In addition, we distributed vitamins to more than 150 people who were unable to come to the clinic.   

 This evening we enjoyed a couple hours of fellowship together before sitting down to our final Malawian dinner of chicken, rice, and beans.   At the conclusion of our meal, FLM Africa’s founder and president (Bishop L.S. Kaphesi) took time to thank the team for their great service to the people and their passion for the Gospel.  Likewise, our team thanked him for his leadership and hard work in putting the details together for this week of ministry.

We had a wonderful time serving the Lord here in the warm heart of Africa.  I believe God used our team to greatly impact the villages, churches, and people we ministered to on this trip.  All told, we saw 2,057 patients in our clinics.  In addition, we dispensed vitamins to more than 750 people who could not get in to the clinics.  Lastly, we saw just over 700 people pray to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior during the week.

 As we depart, we ask you to pray for the ongoing health of the people we ministered to this week.  In addition, we ask that you pray that those who made decisions for Christ will take the challenge to attend and get involved in the FLM Africa churches that sponsored the clinics and outreach services.  Finally, we ask that you pray for safe travel home.  See you soon. 

Sean Patrick

Vice President
Finish Line Ministries International

P.S. Included are a few additional pictures from throughout the week. 

An Incredible Two Days

Rugged dirt roads, baobab trees, and wild grasses highlight the landscape of Zomba Central.   For the past two days our mobile clinic and outreach initiative set up shop in a clearing across the road from the Finish Line Ministries Africa (FLM Africa) church located in this rural village.  As a result, our medical team provided care to over 550 patients, while our ministry team saw approximately 180 people respond to the Gospel and profess faith in Jesus Christ.  What an incredible two days!

From malaria, worms, and wound care to pneumonia, malnutrition, and respiratory infections (and everything in between) our medical team met the needs of desperate men, women, and children.  On many occasions, we were able to deliver the diagnosis and medication to adults and children who were in great distress from their illness. 

With focused eyes and concentrated hearts hundreds of people listened each day as the Gospel was presented.  The response made it obvious that God’s Word had resonated in their hearts and minds.   Likewise, the Jesus Film had a profound impact on the people and proved to be an effective tool for spreading the Gospel.      

Today we concluded our ministry in the rural villages and look forward to our ministry tomorrow at our ministry headquarters.  May God continue to use us for His honor and glory.

Side Note:  Blog site will not allow me to post pictures tonight.  Hopefully I will be able to post them tomorrow.

Sean Patrick

Vice President

Finish Line Ministries International

Floodgates Open In Zomba East

Today we concluded two days of clinic and outreach ministry in Zomba East.  God opened the floodgates and allowed our team the opportunity to care for and present the Gospel to more than 800 people from 7 villages in the region. 

Over the course of the two days, our clinic staff proved once again to be selfless, compassionate, and determined.  Today alone they saw 390 patients and dispensed vitamins to 200 others!  From wound care and diagnosis to counseling and the dispensing of meds, our team has worked tirelessly to provide physical hope to those who previously had none. 

In addition, our ministry team held outreach programs which included the Jesus Film Project and clear presentations of the Gospel.   By the time we left Zomba East, nearly 350 people had responded to Gospel and said “yes” to Jesus Christ.   Praise the Lord!

As we depart tomorrow for our third village, I ask you to continue to pray for the team and for all those we will encounter through our clinic and outreach ministry.  Pray that clinic patients will see the love of Jesus and choose to accept Him as their Lord and Savior. 

Sean Patrick
Vice President
Finish Line Ministries Africa

Remarkable Ministry In Meja Village

We returned to Meja village today for the second day of our medical clinic and outreach initiative.   More than 500 men, women, and children greeted us as we arrived.  The Lord more than doubled our expected attendance.  Needless to say we were excited to face the challenge and opportunity of the day.

A four room thatch building once again served as our clinic and a canvass military tent provided shade for our outreach service.  Within the walls of each structure, God showed up in a remarkable way.

From a clinical perspective our team provided care, prescription medication, and vitamins to more than 550 people today.  For most of the patients who came through the doors of the clinic, it was the first time they had ever been examined by a nurse or doctor.  The very idea that someone would care enough to consider their condition was new to them.  The smile that beamed from each face as they exited the clinic was priceless. The compassion and care demonstrated by our team painted a beautiful picture of Christ’s love for each patient seen today. 

Our outreach service was filled to capacity.  Pastor Dallas Dix spoke a tremendous Gospel message.  At the conclusion of the service, I had the opportunity to give the invitation and invite people to surrender their lives to Jesus Christ.  More than 100 people raised their hands, stood to their feet, and invited Jesus to be their Lord and Savior!

The pastor of the local Finish Line Ministries Africa church was overwhelmed with joy.  He shared with me his excitement for all that had gone on in the past two days.  From medical help to Gospel preaching, he saw this entire effort as an opportunity to impact his village for the cause of Christ.  I think I speak for the entire team when I say that the pleasure was all ours. 

Sean Patrick
Vice President
Finish Line Ministries International

Medical Mission To Malawi Underway

Forgive the delay in updating the blog. I have had my share of internet snafus in the last three days.

After more than 40 hours of international travel, our team finally arrived in Malawi, Africa on Tuesday, April 28th. Upon arrival we were greeted with an immediate answer to prayer: the arrival of all our luggage and medical supplies. In addition we were greeted by Bishop Love Kaphesi and Professor Yohane Kaphesi. Both men represent the heart and soul of Finish Line Ministries Africa. They are great brothers in the Lord and it was a joy to see them again.

Today we traveled to the village of Meja to launch our first medical clinic of the week. The travel entailed tricky mountain roadways, river valley flatlands, and dry and dusty dirt trails. Upon arrival, the pastor of the Meja church raised his hands and clinched his fist in celebration. At that moment, it was confirmed in my heart that the Lord was going to change lives in Meja today.  

Heat and humidity ruled the day, but did not affect the determination of our doctors, nurses, and ministry team.  Nor did it deter those waiting all day in line (90 degree heat)for the chance to be seen by a doctor.  Medical stations within the clinic included triage, exam, first aid, and pharmacy.  All told, our team was able to provide care for more than 150 men, women, and children today.  In addition our outreach services  and the Jesus Film Project saw more than 65 people surrender their lives to Jesus Christ and pray to receive Him as Savior.  What a powerful start to the week!



Tomorrow we will return to Meja for day 2 of our ministry there.  We anticipate seeing 200+ patients tomorrow.  Pray for strength, stamina, health, healing and hearts that are open to the Gospel.

I look forward to sharing more with you in days to come.

Sean Patrick
Vice President
Finish Line Ministries International



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