In May 2024, 54 volunteers joined together with Send Relief to provide Medical and Dental services in Armenia. Of the 54 volunteers, 11 were BMDF members. During the week, the team not only learned about Armenia history and culture but were able to share the love of Jesus through providing Medical, Dental, and construction services in partnership with 6 Armenian Baptist Churches in 11 different venues. A few statistics from the week:
- Over 650 patients seen. This included 36 dental patients, and many counseling sessions for those who had recently been displaced.
- Over 350 Spiritual conversations
- 57 Professions of Faith
- 257 people received written information
- 31 local leaders were trained in various outreach and human needs ministries (including CPR training with manikins and training guides provided by BMDF).
- Many members of the Armenian Baptist Churches were encouraged while working alongside the volunteer group.
- Volunteers were encouraged through the witness and fellowship of the Armenian Baptist Churches.
Send Relief will be planning future trips (2025 in Peru) and hopefully it will have a medical component. Please keep an eye on our opportunities page on the website