Doctors In Christ 2009 Mission Sites

Dominica:  March 23-27

San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic:  June 2-6

Fuerte Apache, Argentina:  August 2-7

Las Cabanas, Colombia: August 11-15

Stettin, Jamaica:  November 10-14

All dates are tentative and subject to change according to team availability and factors involving the host country.  Please pray that the Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit will lead you and provide for your services in these missions.

In HIs hands,

Jorge W. Gomez, M.D.

President

Jamaica 2008

     I write this summary of our recent Jamaica 2008 mission trip while sipping a cup of Blue Mountain coffee and saying; ya mon!   Yes,  I had my fill of curry goat,  ackee with cod fish ,  jerk chicken and Jamaican patties but nothing compares with the satisfaction of quenching our spiritual hunger with the bread of life and calming  our thirst with the flowing waters of the Holy Spirit. 

     Our missionary team included:  Dr. Rene Andino,  Dr. Emilio Lopez, Dr. Jorge Gomez,  nurse Lois Kamela and evangelists Fred and Grace Soltau,  Jack and Esperanza Saud, Pauline and Chris Ramsay, Brenda Leighton and teachers Kathy Salomon and Rebecca Toruno.

     The mission took place in a town called Stettin, in the district of south Trelawny.  We were received by the New Testament Church of God,  a Pentecostal church of which Bishop Ralston Powell is the senior Pastor.  We were further supported by Reverend George Thomson and Pastor Wright.

I cannot compliment the brethren of Jamaica enough for the warm welcome, the love and the spirit of service with which we were received.   Bishop Powell  became an instant friend as he drove us around and we were able to converse and exchange ideas.  Pastor Wright gave us some very energetic and sincere preaching and Pastor Thomson was everywhere helping out with pharmacy, prayer, etc.  There were beautiful sisters that cooked for us a delicious lunch every day and that is how we tasted many of the national dishes and drinks.

     I strongly believe that every person who volunteered for this mission trip was transformed by the Holy Spirit and grew closer in the walk with our Lord Jesus as we had a taste of His Ministry.  We always go on these trips with the purpose of sharing the Gospel of our Lord Jesus and tending to the medical care of the poor and the needy.  Somehow,  it is always us who are more positively affected as we come back filled to the brim with the love and peace of our Lord and Savior.

     Sister Pauline was a blessing from the start as she took over as my secretary,  lawyer and advocate in all bureaucratic matters.  She had the only phone that worked,  she knew everybody, and everything.  I felt very secure at her side.  Most of all,  she knew how to get things done the Jamaican way.  No problem mon.  Sister Pauline, who was not sure what her role would be as she had never been on a missions trip,  ended up being instrumental in clearing all medications through customs,  praying with the patients,  helping on pharmacy runs and anything that came up.  Great warrior!

     Sister Brenda was the face of the Ministry as she received the patients and prayed with them. After registration, patients were sent to have their vital signs taken and to give a short medical history to the nurse practitioner Mrs. Fisha, who did the best job I have ever seen of accurately recording an extraordinarily high number of elevated blood pressure in hypertensive patients.  Sister Lois was in charge of the dispensation of medicines and did a wonderful job of handling over 400 prescriptions in two days.

     After triage patients were given the Gospel individually or in small groups by our evangelistic team.  It was amazing to see our church brothers and sisters completely overtaken by the Holy Spirit boldly proclaiming the Gospel.  I cannot say enough about the passion and leadership of our brother Jack.  He really blossomed as a missionary in Jamaica.  I  was deeply touched by the relentless counseling and prayer offered by Fred and Grace.  Sister Esperanza was multi- tasking with pregnancy counseling, evangelism and pharmacy.

     Teachers Kathy and Rebecca were a total blessing to the children of Jamaica.  They ran the children's ministry and were responsible for sharing the Gospel with children of all ages, teaching them Christian songs and deeply impacting their minds.  Even a three year old when asked what did you learn today responded, " I learned about the cross and that Jesus loves me".

I could hear the children laughing and singing full voice for hours.  Many of the kids would show great signs of affection towards them  even in the night services as they would ignore the preaching and look back towards the sisters with great smiles on their faces.  I know that both Rebecca and Kathy were changed by this experience.

       Together, the evangelistic team was able to lead over 45 adults to Christ.  The Holy Spirit moved mightily through them as the Word was penetrating people's  hearts.

     The medical team treated over 400 patients in 3 days.  Patients would travel for 2 hours at times but most were from local areas. Some would wait an additional 4-6 hours to be seen.  We had enough medicines to meet most of their needs.  Doctors Andino and Lopez were often exhausted by the end of the day.  Emilio still had enough energy to play praise songs with his guitar as the team traveled 1 hour to return to the hotel.  As a doctor I can share with you that there is nothing better than to share the talents and the gifts that God has given us and put them to work for the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus.  No money,  no charts,  no malpractice insurance.  Just you, the patient and the Lord guiding you.  You feel the Spirit like never before.  You are filled with His love and His compassion.  You experience a glimpse of His healing ministry.  I cannot understand how the Lord did this for 3 straight years, 24/7.  He was a man just like us.

     I can confidently say that all of us operated under His strength and power for 4 days.  We would wake up and pray from 6:30 am to 7:30 am.  We would have breakfast and drive an hour to the mission site.  There we would start work at 9:30 am and break only for a short lunch, continuing  to work until 6:30- 7: 00 pm.  We would return to the hotel by 8:00 pm and would have dinner, take a shower and sleep.

Is it worth it? Absolutely.  Sign me up for the next one.  I can't hardly wait.  It is my time with the Lord.  It is my service to the Lord.  It is my calling and my purpose in life. He gave me this great Ministry.  It is His until He calls me back home or instructs me otherwise.

     Jamaica 2008 has been the crown Jewel of Doctors In Christ this year.  As the year ends our doctors and Board members will be taking into consideration future mission sites.  We are Spirit led and surrendered.  He once told me " I will provide you with the manpower. I will provide you with the  resources  and I will prepare the way.  I will tell you where the need is".

We will be in prayer to hear His voice speak to us.

     I would like to thank all who have participated in all Doctors in Christ missions this year.  San Pedro de Macoris,  Dominican Republic;  Fuerte Apache,  Argentina;  and Trelawny,  Jamaica.  I appreciate your continued support of this ministry.  Your participation has been essential.   Please share your experience with another doctor, nurse, pastor or church member.

Lets grow this ministry together for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.  Only He takes the praise and the glory.  We are just humble servants.  Thank you for serving with me.

Psalm 67:4

Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy!  For You shall judge the people righteously and govern the nations on earth.

Pictures for Jamaica 2008 will be posted soon.

In His hands,

Jorge W. Gomez, M.D.

 

Doctors In Christ next mission trip is to Jamaica from November 5-9.  We are staying in Trelawny at the Starfish resort.  The cost of the trip is $1,242 for 2 people.  We are being received by the Church Of God.  So far we have four doctors, two nurses and ten church members signed up.  May the Lord touch your heart to go and work for the Kingdom. 

In His Hands,

Jorge W. Gomez, MD

More Argentina Pictures

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Argentina 2008-Pics

Argentina 2008

Missionaries: Pastor Brian Burkholder, Dr. Hugo Perez, Dr. Jorge W. Gomez, Nurses Jolie Lora,  Elizabeth Greaves and Theresa Palmer.

The Preparation:  One of the things I like most about going on a mission trip is the mental and spiritual preparation.  Once the focus of the mission is clear, one begins to work for the Lord with great pleasure.  Packaging the medications and coming together as a team was something we did with joy.  I give thanks to my wife Elena and my children Lynette and Danny for the hours of counting and bagging the medications.  Two weeks before departure the team came together for the final prayer and packing meeting. ( pics will be posted soon).

The Trip:  We took an 8 hour flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina on which most of us did not sleep much.  Once there, however, we forgot about the long flight as the reception by Pastor Claudio and Benjamin was warm and joyful.  Imagine trying to fit 15 pieces of luggage into a Fiat and a Toyota.  After checking in at our hotel, the girls bundled up for 30 degree weather and we lost no time heading for the empanadas.  That was the beginning of a 5 day eating spree that was part of being well cared for.  We thank  the host church, La Iglesia Del Barrio, as well as Pastor Luis and his wife; Pastor Claudio and his wife Neomi, his children Debbie and Lucy, as well as all the students that made this mission possible.

The Mission:  The next day we setup inside School #51 in the Fuerte Apache area just outside Buenos Aires.  This is a very poor slum area riddled with crime, drugs and prostitution. Military police patrolled the streets.  We were never in danger as we were under Divine protection.  The people who came to the medical campaign were warm and friendly.   They were highly appreciative of us being there to serve.  We treated 200 patients over 3 days. Praise God, 56 souls accepted the Lord as their personal Savior.

The Gospel was given collectively and individually by members of the local church, the majority of them students who were on vacation.  The outstanding service of these people to the Lord was truly admirable.  These youngsters are the heart and soul of that church.  Many of them run the music ministry as well.

Doctors In Christ acted in a highly organized fashion.  Patients were given numbers and Nurse Elizabeth evaluated patients to Internal Medicine, Cardiology or Pediatrics.   We were joined by two local doctors:  Dr. Christian Catala (Internal Medicine) and Dr. Samuel (Surgery).  It was great to see Dr. Perez witnessing and counseling patients.

Sister Jolie was a force to be reckoned with as she is on fire for the Lord.  Beside being the pediatric nurse, she initiated a children ministry and shared the Gospel with young and old alike.  She even shared the Gospel with the bathroom attendant at the airport.  I was deeply touched by her heart for Christ and will always be an inspiration for me.

Sister Terry is a recent nurse graduate.  She was the Pharmacy Supervisor.  She was instrumental in the correct dispensation of medications, dose calculation for pediatric patients and providing breathing treatments to all.

Pastor Burkholder was brilliant in delivering powerful messages during consecutive night services which we used to invite those patients we had treated in the morning.  The music ministry was beautiful. Debbie Gimenez played the keyboard for the first time in public.  She had only been taking lessons for three months.  These kids have a gigantic heart for the Lord.

 

On Friday, came the most difficult part which was to say goodbye to those who had poured out their heart to us for a week.  Goodbye to a poverty stricken area we wish we could fix. Goodbye to 56 new brothers in Christ.   

I was speaking with sister Elizabeth last night as she confessed that Terry and her had been deeply affected by this trip.   She felt as if she had unfinished business back in Argentina.  I think we all do.  How can we be completely satisfied with the work what we do when there is so much yet to be done.  As disciples of our Lord Jesus, we are always looking for the next opportunity to serve. 

I glorify God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit for the work He did in Argentina.  His miracles were evident daily.  I loved the time we spent together in prayer.  I love to serve Him and to love Him each day more and more.  I ca no longer live without my beautiful King, my friend and my Savior.

If you want to be part of this experience contact us and join us in Jamaica, November, 2008. May the Lord always bless you.

In His hands,

Jorge W. Gomez, MD

Argentina 2008

7/22/2008

We are days away from Buenos Aires.  Our missionaries include Dr. Hugo Perez (pediatrics), Dr. Jorge Gomez ( cardiology and internal medicine),  Theresa Palmer and Yolanda Lora both nurses.  Our Pastor will be Brian Burkholder From The Master's Academy.

We are going to be having a Prayer and Packing meeting at my house this Saturday at 10:30 am.  All of you can join us in spirit by you prayers.  We need to pray for the Gospel to be given without problems and that people will receive it and be led to salvation 

It is a privilege and a joy to work for for Jesus only because we love Him and we have so many things to be thankful for.  I hope many of you can join us in November for the Jamaica trip.

In His hands,

Jorge W. Gomez, M.D.

Pictures of the San Pedro de Marcoris Mission 2008

The grace of Jesus was present with us at all times. We are privileged to serve as vessels for the Lord. The Gospel was shared with over 600 people, many of them came to Christ. However, I believe that we received a bigger blessing. I can hardly wait 'til the next mission!

Participants of the first trip in March to Dominican Republic.

April 26th Conference

The Joy of our Lord Jesus was overflowing in NTBC - The Master's Academy as we held our second Doctor in Christ meeting. We thank the Broward campus of The Gathering Place for allowing us to display the works of our Lord Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit in us and through us. It was a day to rejoice, praise, and worship in gratitude.

Pastor Dino Pedrone opened the meeting in a warm welcoming prayer. Patrice Brown, who has an exceptional voice, sang and opened our worship. I shared my testimony of salvation and restoration by Christ and encouraged doctors to fulfill God's plan and purpose in their lives by surrendering to our Lord Jesus. Pastor Burkholder led us in prayer for the Doctors in Christ ministry and for missionary work in general. Pastor Henry Patino delivered the Word in a powerful and moving sermon. Many people were touched. Amy and Armando Gomara performed a potpourri of charismatic Christian songs that were full of energy and passion. Tely Sapayo, a liver transplant survivor, gave a powerful testimony of the Lord's work in her life and called us to faith above all. Meshawn Senior performed three touching worship songs. Her song selection was excellent. Not only does she sing beautifully, but attendees were deeply touched. Pastor King offered a Bible-based spiritual prayer for all doctors and nurses at the meeting. Deacon Jose Manuel Gordilla said a special prayer for the sick and rejoiced about the unity of the body of Christ which was evident at our meeting. Finally, the Ministry of Doctors in Christ was revealed in detail. Our last mission trip to Santo Domingo was exposed by video and a personal testimony from Dr. Juan Otero. The meeting was closed with one last song with all the artists on stage and the body of Christ singing “Above All”.

Friends, if you were not there you missed a special moment. Truly I say to you this was more than just a conference. This was a display of heaven on earth. You could touch the love of Christ. Tears rolled with every testimony. Prayers touched the sick. Jesus Christ was glorified each and every moment. His Grace fell upon us and we felt it. We had White brothers, Afro-American brothers, Latino brothers, African brothers, Island brothers, Jewish brothers. We had people there from all denominations and churches -- Catholics, Baptists, Pentecostals, non-denominational, Messianic Jews, and more. I am sure that God was pleased to see the Bride of His Son intact, healthy, and willing to come together for Kingdom work. We all love Him because He loved us first.

Our eyes now turn to two things. First, establishing a prayer tree to be activated by anyone who needs divine intervention and healing. We are putting together the tree with the prayer warrior information obtained at the meeting. Second, we are preparing for Argentina. We need money to buy medicines. We need winter clothing. We need dentists, doctors, nurses, and evangelists. We will be in communication though the web site and e-mails. Once again, I thank all who attended our meeting as well as all who participated and made it a huge success. See you next time!

In His hands forever,

Jorge W. Gomez, M.D.
President

The Beginning of Something Great

March 27, 2008

Doctors In Christ

It is 11:00 p.m. on a Friday night and I can not sleep thinking of how our great our Lord is. I am full of anticipation for our first mission trip to the Dominican Republic. I will leave on Monday ahead of the team with money to buy the anti-parasitic medication that will treat over 700 people. We are 15 missionaries each carrying two 50 lbs bags full of medicines and clothing for the relief o the poor.

We have thousands of dollars of donated medicines in our possession. We are going to make many children happy with gifts of baseball bats, balls, gloves and helmets, notebook and pens. You know how Dominicans love baseball! You and I know that we carry something much more precious than that. We carry the Love of our Lord Jesus.

We will bring His Light and His Joy to remote places where people need it most. We will win souls for the King!

Pray for us! Thank you to all who have contributed one way or another. With money, time or Prayer. May His Grace bathe you and fill you.

In His name we go. With His blessing we will return. See you soon.

Jorge


February 26, 2008

Doctors In Christ

The time is approaching for our first mission trip to San Pedro de
Macoris and our follow up meeting. Be on the lookout for important e-mails next week. This is what tis going to happen. Tomorrow evening I will be sending you the final price per person that will include airplane ticket, all-inclusive hotel accommodations and transportation. You will have until Monday March 3 to call Cynthia Serralta to arrange payment and room accommodations. The mission group will be closed March 3 at 5:00 p.m. The people who have signed to go will meet in early and late March prior to the mission.

I had the pleasure to meet Dr Pancheta Wilson over the weekend.

This was a divine appointment. In addition to being an Internist with a heart for Christ and spreading the Gospel, Dr Wilson is also a teacher willing to equip members of Doctors In Christ for Spiritual healing and special prayers for patients. I would like to combine the 2 work meeting prior to the mission with special seminars from Dr Wilson. What is going to make our organization different from other evangelical- medical organizations is the fact that the doctors, nurses and missionaries themselves will be the evangelist and will become channels for the power of Holy Sprit to perform healing on the sick beyond what conventional medicine has to offer.

Finally, to celebrate the success the Lord will bring in salvation of souls and healing of the sick, we will have our quarterly meeting Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Palace (see address below). We will have live praise music and worship as well as guest speakers and food. It will be a glorious time to celebrate the work of the Lord Jesus and to love Him and praise Him even more.



February 10, 2008

Dear brothers and Sisters,

Tomorrow, Doctors In Christ will have a very special day. We will have our first Board meeting. First, let me announce that Mr. Marlon Bryan has accepted a position on our Board. Mr. Bryan is a lawyer that will bring much needed legal advise to our organization. Most of all, I see Marlon having a heart for the Lord and for service. We are truly fortunate to have such a strong Board of directors. The Holy Spirit has been speaking to Michael and has provided him with a vision to make Doctors In Christ a productive Evangelistic Ministry here in our own back yard as well as abroad. I will share details with you as soon as possible.

Please be aware that Doctors In Christ has a new office address:

Doctors In Christ
11011 Sheridan Street, Suite 211
Cooper City, FL 33026

You can make all financial contributions to this new address.

Finally, I want you to mark April 26 on your calendar with tentative hours of 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m.. We are planning to have a half day Doctors In Christ conference and lunch. We plan to have live music, guest speakers and share with you our Santo Domingo mission as well as planing the Argentina mission. You will be receiving further e-mails on this. Please pray for us.

In His hands,

Jorge W. Gomez, M.D.



February 2, 2008

Doctors In Christ

I have the pleasure to announce that the board of directors for Doctors In Christ has been formed and will have its first meeting for the purpose of discussing the vision and the future of the ministry. This will be done under the direction and guidance of the Holy Spirit. I would like to thank all members for accepting this difficult position of responsibility. I will pray for our Lord to bless each and every one of you beyond all measure. I will pray for all to have the clarity, discernment. passion, vision and love for ministry that is required to set forth a project of this magnitude. The Holy Spirit placed it in my heart to call you and you have responded. I know He always chooses His people well. I look forward to working with you; sharing with you; traveling with you and enjoying the Lord Jesus with you.

The members of the board of directors of Doctors In Christ are:

Michael Livsky
Vincent Shafmeister
Pastor Raph Rodriguez
Jose Ogaza
Rick Marcos
Sergio Cabrera
Dr Juan Otero

Please attend this meeting only if you are a board member.

When- Monday Feb 11 @ 7:00 PM
Where- The Palace
16102 Emerald Estate Drive
Weston,33331

At the gate mention that you are coming to see Michael Livsky # 328. phone-954.805.5585
from the gate proceed to the Club House.
valet parking at no charge.




January 26, 2008

Doctors In Christ

As you know the start of every ministry is difficult. So far our Lord Jesus have surrounded me of a group of men and women that are going to work for the Kingdom and are going to impact many lives and many souls. I ask all of you to please search your heart and see what king of financial contribution can be made immediately in order to pay for the cost of the web site, logo, business cards, accounting fees, corporate fees etc. Also I would like all of you to ask 2 questions to every person you encounter. Do you know of any doctor that has a heart for Christ or for missions? Do you know anyone who has a heart to donate money to a Christian organization for missions work. Every person that you see, speak with or come in contact with should be asked those 2 questions.

I would like all doctors to go to each hospital they work with or each clinic they are associated with and ask those 2 questions to nurses or staff. Do not ask people directly for money. I am doing that to you out of desperation because the bill are coming and the funds are 0.0$. The way to approach people is to ask - do you know someone who would be willing to donate money or to work. That way they will save face if they themselves are not interested.


Please send contributions to:

Doctors In Christ, Inc.
14400 SW 38 Street
Miramar, Florida 33027

May the love and peace of our Savior be with you always,

Jorge



January 22, 2008

Dear brothers and sisters,

The work has begun to put together the San Pedro De Macoris 2008 mission trip. We have made contact with our brothers from the Dominican Republic. Pastor Sabino has responded with the following e-mail( see below).. We have finalized the dates. April 4-7. Keep an eye out for the e-mails and the announcement of a working meeting. May the Lord Bless you.

ANNOUNCEMENT: BROTHER JOSE OZAGA HAS ACCEPTED THE POSITION OF TREASURER AND HE WILL ALSO SIT ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Brother Ozaga was placed in my heart by the Holy Spirit because of his honesty, administrative skills and his ardent walk with the Lord. I am sure that Jose is going to be a real blessing to the DIC Ministry.

We are looking for 7 people of diverse skills and background to form the Board of Directors in order to oversee the Ministry and make sure that the mission statement is carried out. So far, brothers Michael Livsky, Jose Ozaga and Sergio Cabrera have accepted the position. Other members have been asked and are in prayer about accepting the position. We need to pray that the Holy Spirit is the one selecting these members for the Glory of His Ministry.

Today a recieved an e-mail for Dr. Otero where he gave me a new date for all of you to come in the mission, it is april 4 to 7. I do not think we are really having proble for this date.
What we used to do in the past is as follow:

The morning hour: We usually take first ours of the day to pray, praise the lord and claim in prayer for the activities we will be doing.

In the day time: Do the Operativo Medico, where besides we assisted the phiisical needs also availed ourselves to share the gospel with the assisting people.

In the night time: Show a movie like the Passion of Mel Gibson or even other one.
I will wait until the new date be confirmed so I can send you the program with all the details in a daily basis.
With respect to some women who want to come but may not afford a hotel stay, if you send me the number of them and status I will se where we can house them. Dr. Otero also asked me to start checking the best hotel stay.

Best regards,

Sabino.