MCCF Activities

Summer Medical Institute

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:12:00 +0000

The vision of the Summer Medical Institute (SMI) is to raise up healthcare providers who use their professions to honor God and grow in love for Him. The SMI is organized by the Valley Baptist Family Practice Residency in Harlingen, TX. This will be the ninth year for the South Texas SMI. Being located on the TX/MX border, we have ample opportunity to provide care to medically underserved neighborhoods called colonias.

The SMI medical outreach serves as the practical vehicle for mentoring the next generation of health care workers. Each year we accept applications from qualified physicians and nurses to serve as mentors to SMI students. Mentors come alongside students to encourage and inform them about the role of the healthcare worker in reaching the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Most faculty serve for a week during the month-long project. If you would be interested in coming alongside students this summer, feel free to check out our website for more information. If you have any questions you can contact Steve Johnson, SMI Coordinator, by phone at 956-389-2492.

Please take a few moments to pray about playing a role in what has proven to be a significant experience in medical students’ lives. Please follow one of these links to apply: Online Faculty Application or PDF.

Spring Physician Breakfast

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:36:00 +0000

The MCCF Spring Breakfast will be held on Saturday morning, May 2, from 9-11 am at the Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue.

Topic: Panel on Medical Marriage

Dr. Tom and Vicki Ball, Dr. Cathy and Alan Goodfellow, and Drs. David and Mary Kay Ness will be sharing with us and responding to questions about how they've been have been able to mix medicine and marriage in their households. Please come and bring your spouse or significant other. Feel free to invite any friends or colleagues who might be interested, too!

Please mark your calendars and RSVP using our Response page. Be sure to note the location (click here for Directions to the Academy of Medicine).

Primary Care Shortage

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:11:00 +0000

When Dr. Waseem Ghazoly died unexpectedly at age 45, his three physician colleagues in Pittsford expected to cover his 1,800 patients only temporarily.

But the office hasn't been able to recruit a replacement because of an ongoing shortage of primary care physicians. Seventeen months after Ghazoly's fatal heart attack, his office and exam rooms remain empty at Elmwood Medical Associates.

The full practice still hopes to fill the position but has no solution in sight, said Dr. Stephen Meloni.

Click here to read the full article in the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle.

Rafiki Missions Opportunity

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:26:00 +0000

The Rafiki Foundation is looking for help with their ministry to needy children in Africa and is seeking Christian physicians to serve short term during one of their quarterly Community Medical Clinics.

Rafiki, a Swahili word for friend, is a Christian missions organization with Villages in 10 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. Their Villages are located in Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi and Ethiopia.

In sub-Saharan Africa, the AIDS pandemic has deprived many children of their fathers and mothers. Even with one surviving parent, the needs of a child cannot be met in most of these countries. School enrollment and literacy rates in Africa are among the lowest in the world. An estimated 42 million children in sub-Saharan Africa alone are not enrolled in school. Many cannot afford to go or stay in primary school and in some countries, 70% of the girls do not continue to secondary school. In response to this need, Rafiki Villages are designed to care for children from infancy to age eighteen.

The goal of Rafiki is to nurture orphaned African children into godly contributors in their countries. They do not place their children for adoption. If you would like further information, please click here to read the letter we received, here to visit the Rafiki Foundation's website, or contact Joe Baucom, Rafiki Area Representative, at 574-370-2699.

Prayer for Bongolo Hospital

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:04:00 +0000

From Deb Walker, head of Pediatrics

PLEASE PRAY FOR BONGOLO HOSPITAL

We are getting hit very hard because of the government hospital worker's strike that is already a month old (since Jan.12). It is just now getting to the unbearable stage at our hospital. Maternity is up 2.5 times the normal volume and outpatients have doubled. Almost all hospital beds are full. If this rate continues very long, we will run out of certain medications and tests like HIV tests before our next order can arrive. People are getting angry at having to wait because of consultation and lab overload or when we don't have enough tests and supplies to meet the demand. This is especially critical in the area of HIV tests to test the pregnant women and the antiretroviral (ARV) medication to prevent the transmission of the virus to the baby. Women who were planning on doing their prenatals in other cities, including Libreville, are flocking to our hospital. The government HIV program was not able to grant us any HIV tests or ARV medication for pregnant women and their babies at our last request so we are running out. In addition, our X-ray machine is broken and our lab chemistry machines were all fried in a storm last week. Half our missionary medical staff is away on trips. We are doing the best we can but we can 't keep this rate up for very long.

Several of our members have served at Bongolo Hospital in Gabon, and Dr. Keir Thelander is there as a full-time missionary with his wife and family now. Thanks for praying.

Laugh, love, lift

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:32:00 +0000

I would be true, for there are those who trust me.
I would be pure, for there are those who care.
I would be strong, for there is much to suffer.
I would be brave, for there is much to dare.

I would be friend of all, the foe, the friendless.
I would be giving and forget the gift.
I would be humble, for I know my weakness.
I would look up and laugh, and love and lift.

I would be prayerful through each busy moment.
I would be constantly in touch with God.
I would be tuned to hear His slightest whisper.
I would have faith to keep the path Christ trod.

A hymn, written by missionary Howard Walter

On the lighter side

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:50:00 +0000

Doctor’s Opinions on Financial Bail Out Package

The Allergists voted to scratch it.

The Dermatologists advised not
to make any rash moves.

The Gastroenterologists had sort
of a gut feeling about it.

The Neurologists thought the
administration had a lot of nerve.

The Obstetricians felt they were
laboring under a misconception.

The Ophthalmologists considered
the idea short sighted.

The Pathologists yelled,
"Over my dead body!"

The Pediatricians said,
"Oh, grow up!"

The Psychiatrists thought the whole
idea was madness.

The Radiologists could see
right through it.

The Surgeons decided to wash their
hands of the whole thing.

The Internists thought it was a
bitter pill to swallow.

The Plastic Surgeons said,
"This puts a whole new face
on the matter."

The Podiatrists thought it was
a step forward, but the

Urologists felt the scheme wouldn’t
hold water.

The Anesthesiologists thought the
whole idea was a gas, and

the Cardiologists didn’t have the
heart to say no.

In the end the Proctologists
decided the idea was full of holes.

Winter Missions Breakfast

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:10:00 +0000

Please set aside the date and sign up now for our Winter Missions Breakfast coming up on Saturday, January 24th, from 9-11 am at the Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue. We're going to have a smorgasbord of local speakers (including 3 URMC residents, a nurse, and a faculty pharmacologist) who'll be talking about missions experiences and opportunities from El Salvador to Honduras, by way of Jordan and India, so don't miss this one!

Please mark your calendars and RSVP using our Response page. Be sure to note location (click here for Directions to the Academy of Medicine).

Glory to God in the Highest!

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:05:00 +0000

Merry Christmas from the Morehouses!

We deeply appreciate all your support and look forward to serving together with you in the coming year.

Click here to read our holiday letter.

CMDA Winter Conference

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:32:00 +0000

Greetings from CMDA’s Northeast Office! I hope this note finds you well!

I am writing to remind you about the 2009 Winter Conference sponsored by CMDA’s Northeast Region and Medical Campus Outreach of Philadelphia. This annual conference brings together followers of Christ in healthcare from across the northeast to explore what it means for a person to re-integrate who they are as a person of faith and a healthcare professional. This is a great opportunity to hear good teaching from a respected colleague who will present stories from his own life and practice experiences, sharing how one can integrate being a Christ-follower and a physician or dentist. Each year we seek to encourage more attendings and community physicians and dentists to participate and connect with each other through graduate-focused small groups. Our winter conference also provides you an opportunity to share your life with students and residents in a casual environment, encouraging them with your own stories of God’s work in your life as a physician or dentist. Add the beautiful environment of the Sandy Cove conference center, free time for family activities, and child care for young children during conference sessions and you have a great way to spend your MLK Jr weekend!

Here are some links to help you learn more and register:

CMDA/MCO Winter Conference 2009:

Webpage
Schedule
Online Registration
Registration Deadline: December 29^th, 2008

Please let me know if you have any questions.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Scott Boyles

View from Stanford

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:13:00 +0000

A young medical student at Stanford University stood before the table of RZIM [Ravi Zacharias International Ministries] books and resources beaming. “We don’t see these things very often,” he said, clarifying, “Not books; there’s no shortage of books. I mean Christianity without the hostility.” He proceeded to describe students and friends who deride the possibility of possessing both faith and intellect, medical professors who actually apologize when the language of design inadvertently slips into lectures on the body, and the isolation that comes from trying to stand in the shadows of this increasingly antagonistic majority. When I inquired as to the availability of support from campus ministries or local churches, his response was equally dismal. “There are groups that speak to the emotionality of faith, but academically, there is no one.”

- from Jill Carattini's recent RZIM report from Stanford and Berkeley. How different are things here in Rochester, and what can we do to foster a more open forum in our own academic town square?

A thought experiment

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:20:00 +0000

Our perfectly designed US healthcare system

The interregnum between a presidential election and the inauguration is a time of feverish activity, in which the president elect and his staff decide who will help them govern and what they will try to do first. The press and pundits speculate breathlessly on who will be appointed and what they will do first. As I write this, for example, we have just learnt that the new administration’s secretary of health and human services is likely to be a respected former US senator, Tom Daschle. He has written a book about healthcare reform, which is likely to be his assignment when he starts in January.

I’ve been musing about the United States and how perfectly designed our current healthcare system is. Perfectly designed, of course, as every system is, to achieve exactly the results it gets, as quality improvement guru Don Berwick famously said. In its own way, it is really rather remarkable. Here’s a thought experiment to illustrate what I mean.

Click here to read Doug (graduate of Rochester's Family Medicine Program) Kamerow's thought-provoking article about health care disparities in this week's issue of the British Medical Journal.

Be present

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:20:00 +0000

Practice presence
Breathe in the squeaky cry of a too-thin infant
dirt blowing off the road in your eyes
the pain of having too little to give

Breathe out flaming bougainvillea
the sun fading behind the hill
magic of medicine on an infected hand

Breathe in poverty and pain and confusion
the ache of tip-toeing on another’s suffering
Breathe out fresh watermelon
Honduran coffee in the morning
a game of duck-duck-goose.

Breathe in the guilt of problems unanswered,
wasted time, a broken world
Breathe out a new friendship and a fresh coat of paint.

Practice presence –
learn to sit still, listen longer, absorb more than you
thought you could - or even wanted to.

Remember your gifts –
be the first one to smile when passing another
expand a few vitamins into hope for a village
try to turn chaos into a dance.
Learn to let go.

Be still. Be present.

Shoulder to Shoulder, Santa Lucia, Honduras

Martha C. Carlough, MD, MPH
U of Rochester Family Medicine (Class of ’92)

In Memory of Bill Kamell

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:38:00 +0000

A ‘Compassionate, devoted’ man

Canandaigua, NY — Compassionate caregiver, doting grandfather, man of deep and profound faith. These are just some of the ways family and friends will remember Dr. William M. Kamell, a longtime area orthopedic surgeon who died Oct. 16 at the age of 63.

Dr. Kamell had such a deep and abiding passion for life, they said, that he still found reasons to celebrate even as a rare auto-immune condition robbed him of the things he loved to do.

“He affirmed that life is good and worth living,” said Dr. Kamell’s oldest daughter, Lisa Hough, of Canandaigua. “In the end, it was not always easy, but he chose not to live in bitterness.”

Click here to read Bill's entire obituary. We're going to miss you!

Trip to Honduras

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:51:00 +0000

URMC to provide help in Honduras

by Justina Wang. Democrat & Chronicle Staff writer

Next month, about a dozen University of Rochester Medical Center doctors, nurses and students will travel to Honduras to repair water filters, build cook stoves, hand out school supplies and talk with impoverished families. It's not pure medical work, but they believe their helping hands could do more for the health of people in developing countries than any stethoscope or needle.

"It's so easy to see there that if you don't have clean water and your child gets diarrhea three times a year, then the intervention is clean water, not medicines," said Dr. Douglas Stockman, director of the university's global and refugee health program. "Prevention is probably more important than curative care." Since 2003, Stockman and residency program director Dr. Steven Schultz have taken a medical brigade down to the village of San Jose, where there's no running water, electricity, hospitals or clinics.

The project is part of the national Shoulder to Shoulder effort to help the poor in Honduras, and URMC has committed to helping the village for at least 10 years. In the last two years, the First Unitarian Church of Rochester has also joined the project, raising more than $70,000 for the San Jose area and sending one or two parishioners with the URMC team.

During the twice-yearly, two-week trips, the group has installed 140 ventilated stoves, built 4,500 gallon water tanks, supplied 578 pieces of PVC pipe to bring water to 30 homes, put water filters in 20 homes, helped construct latrines, trained midwives, and handed out fluoride rinse for schoolchildren. In between the community work, half the doctors and residents also see patients and write prescriptions in a makeshift warehouse clinic, where students learn that medical issues aren't isolated from daily problems.

Children who drink infected water come in with worm and parasite infections. Poverty takes the form of malnutrition and stunted growth. Open fires in homes without stoves lead to serious burns, bronchitis and asthma. Adults who have had no medical attention in their lives come in with advanced cancers, untreated diabetes and high blood pressure, schizophrenia and psychoses that have never been diagnosed.

"It's sometimes very difficult to see the causalities and linkages," said Schultz. "Violence is a huge concern in Rochester, but is it a medical problem? Maybe violence is having an issue on the health of many members of the community, and maybe as a physician I should be looking at that, and not just concentrating on what I'm doing in the exam room."

First-year resident Donald McLaren, a 26-year-old from New York City and a son of Haitian immigrants, said this is exactly why he went to medical school. He wants to work with diverse populations and is preparing for his first trip to Honduras on Oct.18 — brushing up on his Spanish and picking out a tent and sleeping bag to keep out mosquitoes and scorpions when he sleeps on the floor of an open cinderblock school. "This is going to be a very interesting experience," he said. "I expect to be shocked, and I expect to do a lot for the community in Honduras."

Fall MD Breakfast

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:41:00 +0000

Our next Breakfast will be held on Saturday morning, October 18th, from 9-11 am at the Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue. Christian counselor Charlie Coté will be speaking about “Coping with the Impact of Grief.” In addition to insights from his professional practice, Charlie has a deeply moving personal testimony to share. Please mark your calendars and RSVP using our Response page. Be sure to note location (click here for Directions to the Academy of Medicine).

Ravi and the Sheik

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:40:00 +0000

Ravi Zacharias was the 2008 Honorary Chairman of the National Day of Prayer. He told the following story, excerpted from his keynote address at The Cannon House in Washington, DC, on May 1, 2008:

Please forgive me if this illustration is a bit sensitive. I don’t say it with any ill intent. Three years ago, I was with the Archbishop of Canterbury. He’d taken five of us to the Middle East to talk to the leaders of all factions to bring together some kind of semblance of peace, some discussion. There were many of those appointments I chose not to go to because of our nation’s caution on whom to see and not to see.

But the last day, I saw one of the leaders of Hamas, one of the four founders. I went there for one reason; I had one question for him. He gave us a great meal, told us of eighteen years he’d served in prison, some of his children had been lost in suicide bombings, and this and that. And I had a question. I said, “Sheik, I may never see you again and forgive me if I’m asking you the wrong question. Please tell me, what do you think of suicide bombing and sending your children out like that?” I didn’t like his answer. I couldn’t say much. The room was full of smoke.

After he finished his answer, I said, “Sheik, you and I may never see each other again, so I want you to hear me. A little distance from here is a mountain upon which Abraham went 5,000 years ago to offer his son. You may say the son was one; I may say it’s another. Let’s not argue about that. He took his son up there. And as the axe was about to fall, God said, ‘Stop.’” I said, “Do you know what God said after that?” He shook his head. I said, “God said, ‘I myself will provide.’” He nodded his head. I said, “Very close to where you and I are sitting, Sheik, is a hill. Two thousand years ago, God kept that promise and brought his own Son and the axe did not stop this time. He sacrificed his own Son.”

I said, “Sheik, I just want you to hear this. Until you and I receive the Son God has provided, we’ll be offering our own sons and daughters on the battlefields of this world for many of the wrong reasons.”

It was quiet. We walked out and the Archbishop just put his arm around me. As I was about to get into the SUV, the Sheik came over and he just patted me on my face. He kissed me on both sides. He was a strong man; he pulled me to him. He said, “You’re a good man. I hope I will see you again someday.” That’s all he said.

Click here to read Ravi's entire address, which is well worth your time.

A Garden Bouquet

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:36:00 +0000

Susan Morehouse Releases New CD

At an Open House for family and supporters today, Susan will be introducing her new harp CD Harpsongs II - A Bouquet from My Mother's Garden.

The album is a 65-minute "bouquet" of 22 classical, Celtic, and spiritual pieces, several of which feature Nicole Ferguson on the flute.

If you would be interested in obtaining a copy, please visit Susan's website or contact her directly.

Dr. Huang in Iraq

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:45:00 +0000

URMC neurosurgeon saves lives in Iraq

Before Dr. Jason Huang became a major in the U.S. Army, he faced tanks at Tiananmen Square, served three years of house arrest, signed daily confessions to the Chinese police, was blacklisted by the government, had himself declared mentally ill, used a fake passport to enter the United States and became a political refugee, an American student, an American citizen and eventually a neurosurgeon at Strong Memorial Hospital.

To understand the story is to know that - behind his calm words and steady hands - there are pieces that can only be lived, not told.

"But here," says the 37-year-old, hands folded neatly Friday morning at the desk in his University of Rochester Medical Center office, "are the highlights.”

Click here to read the entire article by Justina Wang, Democrat & Chronicle staff writer.

Update: Dr. Guzick, Dean, School of Medicine & Dentistry, has recently written an even more extensive account of Dr. Huang's life in his July Newsletter.

News from the Seamans

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:47:00 +0000

I imagine all of you are aware of the double tragedies unfolding in Asia – the Myanmar typhoon and the Western China earthquake. We had considered going to Myanmar – but the way seems blocked at the moment for Americans (and most everyone else, for that matter). Pray for a breakthrough in the spiritual strongholds that keep help from arriving. Then there was the earthquake in China almost 1 week ago. We received a call from friends in China who live and work in that area. They have been contacted by many national believers who want to help but have no training or experience. They have asked for our help. After praying, we knew that we should respond to this request.

This is a strategic opportunity to help the Christians in China reach out and demonstrate the love of Christ in a very practical way. Therefore we will be leaving this Friday, May 23rd, for Chengdu, China which is about 60 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake. Karen and I will be accompanied by our good friends and frequent companions in these efforts, Gerard and Maureen Haberstro and their son, Matthew. Our Singaporean “daughter”, Jolene, will also be joining us. We will be training local believers in disaster response and perhaps helping them get started with deployment, doing assessments, etc. As you might expect, we really have no idea what we may be getting into. We will be stopping in Singapore on the way over and back to make contact with our friends there who also want to be involved.

I know that many of you may want to be involved in this in some way. First we need prayer support. I’ll be updating you with items as often as possible. The first things we need you to pray for:

Visas. China is being very restrictive about granting visas right now, due to the Olympics. hey are also being very restrictive about people helping in the disaster response effort. Our visa applications and passports will be taken to the Chinese embassy tomorrow morning (Monday) for processing. Please pray for FAVOR with embassy officials.
Contacts. We need to meet and connect with the right people here, in Singapore and in China.
Wisdom to know what to teach and how to teach it as we prepare our materials. Wisdom for our hosts as they prepare for our arrival.
Flexibility as plans, schedules and circumstances change.
Grace and strength. We are already quite tired from the preparation of the last few days (with a wedding thrown in the mix). We have much to accomplish in the last few days before departure. The weather in Chengdu is hot and humid – quite oppressive – we will need extra grace to adjust to the climate.
Health and safety. With the stress and climate change, we need your prayer that we would stay healthy. Also that we would know when to rest and when to press on.

Our second need is for finances. Travel costs alone will be about $15,000 for the 6 of us. Not sure yet what we’ll need for supplies, etc. We’re thankful that a number of you have already started to offer support. We appreciate your help. If you would like to participate with us financially, you can send donations to Hope Extended, 1355 Paul Road, Churchville, NY 14428.

Some of you may want to actually participate directly in the relief effort. We’ll know a lot more after this trip about ongoing needs and opportunities. I will be keeping you informed about this after we have had a chance to be there and assess the situation. There certainly will be need for a prolonged time. It remains to be seen what the role of outsiders will be. So, stay tuned and be prepared. If there are opportunities for you to participate, we’ll let you know and probably design some training to help you get ready.

Blessings to you all,
Dr. John Seaman

A loss to our community

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Sat, 17 May 2008 13:44:00 +0000

Our dear colleague and friend Dr. Eric Cederstrom died on May 3 after a difficult battle with cancer.

After completing his Family Practice residency and serving in the Army Medical Corps for several years, Eric started working at Hilton Health Care in 1990 and proved himself as a kind and compassionate physician and a trustworthy and loyal friend. Although he was diagnosed with cancer over a year ago, he continued to see patients until the beginning of March. He was an inspiration to all with his compassion and concern for his patients, colleagues, and family. The medical community has suffered the loss of a physician of the highest caliber. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Eric is survived by his wife, Lin, and his two children Nathan and Lauren.

In lieu of flowers, Eric has asked that donations be made in his name to: Hope Lutheran Church in Greece ; St. Jerome ’s Church in East Rochester; Crisis Pregnancy Centers , CompassCare; Foodlink; Creation Research Society; or Medical Ministry International, POB 1339, Allen , Texas 75013

Click here for more information about Eric's clinical career.

Spring MD Breakfast

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:38:00 +0000

The MCCF Spring MD Breakfast will be held on Saturday morning, April 26, from 9-11 am at the Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue.

Drs. Dave and Mary Kay Ness will be back from Oaxaca Mexico to share with us about their commitment and recent missions experiences serving in Roca Blanca. For more background information about the ministry they've become involved in, check out their website and then come to hear an up-to-date report!

Please mark your calendars and RSVP using our Response page. Be sure to note our new location (click here for Directions to the Academy of Medicine).

The Jungles of Gabon

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:20:00 +0000

Don’t miss great stories of God’s work in the jungles of Gabon!

Including photos of termites, bats, snakes and Bongolo Hospital!

Tuesday, May 6 at 7:15 pm
Browncroft Community Church - Fellowship Hall
2530 Browncroft Blvd., Rochester, NY 14625
Questions? Contact Diann Conquest - 585-381-5605

Winter Missions Breakfast

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:29:00 +0000

Please set aside the date and sign up now for our Winter Missions Breakfast coming up on Saturday, January 19th, from 9-11 am at the Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue. We're going to have a smorgasbord of local speakers (including 2 URMC residents and one faculty member) who'll be talking about missions experiences and opportunities from Honduras to Iraq, by way of Uganda and Tenwek Hospital in Kenya, so don't miss this one!

Please mark your calendars and RSVP using our Response page. Be sure to note change of location (click here for Directions to the Academy of Medicine).

Merry Christmas!

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 18:42:00 +0000

Merry Christmas
from the Morehouses!

As time goes by we are more and more grateful for our family and friends, our health, the Life we have in Christ, and our spiritual family at Joy Community Church. We’d love to hear from you and spend more time together! In the meantime, click here to read our annual letter to friends and family and check out some of our candid pictures.