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assage of scripture which guides us is:
n the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, who are blessed by my Father; take your tance, the kingdom prepared for you since the on of the world. For I was hungry and you gave omething to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me thing to drink, I was a stranger and you invited , I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick ou looked after me, I was in prison and you came t me.’
n the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did e you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give omething to drink? When did we see you a ger and invite you in, or needing clothes and e you? When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, ever you did for one of the least of these brothers sters of mine, you did for me.’ " Matthew 25: 34-40
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donors, Evangelism The Clinic volunteers Tanzania 200+ Dominican Items andWater Mission and for andOur Republic Cuba Systems mission Trip Mission team Teams travelers. We are blessed to have your support and hope you enjoy reading through the pages of this magazine about the highlights of this terrific year! God bless you!
oping World. According to UN statistics, ximately 2 billion people worldwide lack s to safe drinking water. Water scarcity s 4 out of 10 people on the planet. 1.5 million en die every year due to reasons associated ontaminated water. Unsafe water and poor tion is the leading cause of child mortality wide!
2012, OBOV has completed 250 water cts in Haiti, The Dominican Republic, mala, Cuba, Tanzania, Ecuador, Mexico and countries represented on this map. OBOV systems have also been deployed following canes Matthew (Haiti/Cuba), Maria (Puerto Dorian (Bahamas) and Ian (Florida, 2022).
of OBOV's water projects go beyond water ion to include well drilling, submersible pump ations and maintenance, water storage tanks, powered systems and community water ns serving thousands.
Developing World. According to UN statistics, approximately 2 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water. Water scarcity affects 4 out of 10 people on the planet. 1.5 million children die every year due to reasons associated with contaminated water. Unsafe water and poor sanitation is the leading cause of child mortality worldwide! Since 2012, OBOV has completed 250 water projects in Haiti, The Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Cuba, Tanzania, Ecuador, Mexico and other countries represented on this map. OBOV water systems have also been deployed following Hurricanes Matthew (Haiti/Cuba), Maria (Puerto Rico), Dorian (Bahamas) and Ian (Florida, 2022). Many of OBOV's water projects go beyond water filtration to include well drilling, submersible pump installations and maintenance, water storage tanks, solar powered systems and community water stations serving thousands.
ch country ation in Hatillowho can carry on the vital work round. Blanca This has been especially important nican Republic). g times of disruption (like the COVID 19 demic) Eduardo prep our mission teams could not when semble all of the l from the United States. It has been systems installed cularly important in Haiti where the rising DR mission team .of gang violence and civil unrest has made
travel to Haiti nearly impossible.
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in each country installation in Hatillowho can carry on the vital work year-round. Piedra Blanca This has been especially important (Dominican Republic). during times of disruption (like the COVID 19 JR and Eduardo prep our mission teams could not pandemic) when and assemble all of the travelsystems from the United States. It has been water installed particularly important in Haiti where the rising by the DR mission team level of gang violence and civil unrest has made (inset). safe travel to Haiti nearly impossible. OBOV is an all-volunteer organization and we simply could not accomplish God's calling without the diligent leadership of the individuals on this page, each of whom represents the "face" of OBOV in the countries they serve: Makendy Paul, Isaiah Lapointe and Loubert Turenne (Haiti), David and Albina Albizures (Guatemala), Carlos Rosario, Lolin Peralta and Christian Viva (The Dominican Republic), Mario "Mayito" Montoya (Cuba) and Marco Bustamante (Ecuador). Our ministry is expanding quickly because of these selfless followers of God.
n or at a medical/vision/dental clinic. ten teach the "Good News" to children he gospel "color story" bracelets that ee on these two pages. Colorful and aling, these bracelets are an easy way for en to not only learn the gospel message, o share it with their friends! Briefly, the Story is:
= Sin that separates us from God. The blood of Christ. = Being washed clean when you me a believer = Baptism n = Growing in Christ = The promise of eternity in heaven
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station or at a medical/vision/dental clinic. We often teach the "Good News" to children with the gospel "color story" bracelets that you see on these two pages. Colorful and appealing, these bracelets are an easy way for children to not only learn the gospel message, but to share it with their friends! Briefly, the Color Story is: Black = Sin that separates us from God. Red = The blood of Christ. White = Being washed clean when you become a believer Blue = Baptism Green = Growing in Christ Gold = The promise of eternity in heaven Inset Photo: Laurie and the team teaching the colors in Jarabacoa, DR.
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on follows the same as clean water ontinue inmodel Guatemala on: partner with local doctors, dentists and metrists and supply them withRepublic the resources d Dominican need to perform care year-round.
rch, a 20-person OBOV mission team, in ership with Hope & Health Project ("HHP") OSH Southeast, journeyed to Jarabacoa Lead by Dr. Jose Colon of HHP and Dr. Erica berger, the team performed daily medical, l and vision clinics for hundreds of patients. artnership also delivered medicines, medical es, glasses and opthalmic medicines to local linics for use year-round.
atemala, OBOV partnered with local al, dental and vision professionals to offer at five different locations, serving over 600 nts throughout the week. Glasses were ed to a local ministry to be used for the nder of the year as well.
ti, OBOV continues to send shipments of ed medicines, medical supplies and ment to our partner Dr. Roosvelt Romelus erves many impoverished areas of the ry including Arcahaie.
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the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Our medical mission follows the same model as clean water mission: partner with local doctors, dentists and optometrists and supply them with the resources they need to perform care year-round.
Continue in Guatemala and Dominican Republic In March, a 20-person OBOV mission team, in partnership with Hope & Health Project ("HHP") and VOSH Southeast, journeyed to Jarabacoa (DR). Lead by Dr. Jose Colon of HHP and Dr. Erica Smithberger, the team performed daily medical, dental and vision clinics for hundreds of patients. This partnership also delivered medicines, medical supplies, glasses and opthalmic medicines to local area clinics for use year-round. In Guatemala, OBOV partnered with local medical, dental and vision professionals to offer clinics at five different locations, serving over 600 patients throughout the week. Glasses were donated to a local ministry to be used for the remainder of the year as well. In Haiti, OBOV continues to send shipments of donated medicines, medical supplies and equipment to our partner Dr. Roosvelt Romelus who serves many impoverished areas of the country including Arcahaie. Photo this page: Dentists perform many procedures in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic.
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in Arcahaie, Haiti in 2021. that time, OBOV's Isaiah nte has treated hundreds ients who otherwise d have no resource for are.
riginal home of the clinic n a rented facility. This mer. with gang violence on se, OBOV helped Isaiah and relocate to a anent, more secure home e clinic! Treatment of nts continued throughout ansition and the new ocation is working well.
Amid Widespread Violence local optometrists and doctors, helped establish Point Optic Clinic in Arcahaie, Haiti in 2021. Since that time, OBOV's Isaiah Lapointe has treated hundreds of patients who otherwise would have no resource for eye care. The original home of the clinic was in a rented facility. This Summer. with gang violence on the rise, OBOV helped Isaiah build and relocate to a permanent, more secure home for the clinic! Treatment of patients continued throughout the transition and the new clinic location is working well.
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further His mission. These partnerships was harvested in us 2023! haveamazing! taken to new countries and into new ministries which are an ongoing blessing. OBOV is especially thankful for the organizations highlighted on this page...our partners in mission with the ultimate goal of making disciples of Jesus Christ, both here at home and around the world. Romans 8:28: "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them."
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Guatemala and Cuba! In addition to the actual work of these teams, perhaps the biggest impact we have is building relationships with our incountry partners who keep the mission going throughout the year. On each of these trips, teams install community water systems and perform maintenance on existing ones. With the growth of clinics, these trips now feature medical, dental and eye care provided by local professionals working with team members from the US. And a portion of each trip is devoted to scouting and planning for future trips. And in everything we do, OBOV teams proclaim the Good News of Jesus to the people with whom we interact. In words, music, magic, special performances and skits, crafts, games and fun, mission teams are literally the hands and feet of Christ. On this page: The Guatemala mission team in July.
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012, God has blessed our ministry and it continues to grow. mber and complexity of water systems and medical clinics, as the costs of logistics to support our partners and their s, orphanages and community initiatives continues to rise. eans our financial needs have also increased.
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