If you walked to school as a child, you understand the situation of Jolinea and millions of people in the world. 

I walked to school until sixth grade.  I took the route out the back door, up an alley about a block to my school.  I walked home for lunch and back in time to play on the playground.  My co-worker Jeff Coon claims he did the same thing but walked further (7 blocks) and in worse weather (Michigan vs. Ohio)!  You may have walked in snow, heat, uphill both ways and carried your sister J!  Either way, you’ll understand this global need a little more! 

Recent research of how FAME can best help the medically at-risk found that 805 million people walk more than 3 hours to receive healthcare, and 20% walk more than 24 hours!  One of the studies used a “walking OPTIMAL SPEED” variable- and acknowledged that “being unwell will increase travel times” – now that’s an understatement! 

Every FAME partner Clinic, Health Ministry, and Hospital shares the gospel with every patient. 

That makes EVERY HEALTH FACILITY OR TEAM –
 EVANGELISM OUTPOSTS!!! 

That is why YOUR FAME IMPACT has Eleven (11) facilities ready or under construction to move access to healthcare and access to the gospel CLOSER TO MILLIONS of the world’s most vulnerable! 

YOU help people like Jolinea every day!  Jolinea was feeling pain in her abdomen, she rested hoping it would go away.  The next day she was in so much pain she could barely stand, but decided to walk to a FAME partner clinic she had seen many times, but never visited.  She walked only 7 blocks (notice I said, only, Jeff) and was able to be treated caringly, hear about Jesus and resolve her medical issues.  Most importantly she is now attending one of the churches which is partnered with the clinic! 

ONLY 7 BLOCKS FROM HER HOME WAS THE HELP AND HOPE SHE NEEDED!  And she never had heard the gospel even though it was only minutes away!  This is Medical Evangelism! 

Together, let’s shorten the trip for more of the world’s people in great need of help and hope! 

FAME and YOU together can move access to healthcare and access to the gospel closer and closer to more of the world!  

Thank you for your partnership!

Bill Warren
Executive Director

I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that we aren’t the only ones facing an economic pinch these days.  Many of your global FAME partners are working diligently to maximize the help and hope you have sent to stretch and be used to complete their projects to the best of their ability!! 

Eleven (11) sustainable projects are READY or UNDER CONSTRUCTION right now!
One of those is a long-term partner of FAME, Ghana Christian Mission! 

Last year FAME funded the construction of critical Housing for Hospital Staff for the Ghana Christian Mission.  In Ghana the majority of Ghanaians WALK to reach healthcare, a high percentage of those people walk more than 3 hours to reach even a clinic!  The staff faces similar limitations for travel, so adequate housing is needed for the mission to hire and keep quality Nurses on staff. 

The solution:  Kumdi Nurses Project! 

                                           

 

 

 

 

But inflation is hitting Ghana hard!  Here is a report I received recently: 

Several factors have led the economy in Ghana to see a 25% increase in materials costs on most items, most notably cement and steel.  Fuel prices have increased the most by nearly a 50% increase from January to this point in 2022.  Of course, this increases the cost of living for all the skilled workers and so it is affecting labor costs on the project

The results of all these external changes have led to a projected shortfall of about $20,000 to fully complete the Kumdi Nurses Quarters.  Wisdom (Wisdom Nyador Executive Director in Ghana) has been diligently managing the cash flow and reducing the number of workers for the time being to ease the situation. 

I know we’ve had to tighten our belts here in the US, but if you find it possible to help this global inflation impact in Ghana go to www.fameworld.org/donate and choose
Project Fund-Sustainable Projects and put “Inflation” in the notes!

if you would like to know a little more about the Staff Housing Project at Ghana Christian Mission, Click Here. 

 

My wife and I took our 2 young grandsons into the “wilderness” at an Indiana State Park.  As they climbed over rocks and played near the campfire…there were many “opportunities for injury” and as I watched these 2 boys I realized we were many miles from any medical care facilities if something were to happen to either of them and they needed medical care.  But I also realized:

• I have a car
• I have a cell phone, and I have service (patchy, but still available)
• 9-1-1 services would send an ambulance if we called
• Lifeline Helicopter services could arrive if it were seriously needed 

But most of those 4 things are NOT true for 646 Million of the World’s Most Vulnerable
whom FAME/YOU serve every single day! 

80% of Kenyans WALK to access to healthcare. 

1 out of 10 people in the world walks more than 3 hours to access healthcare 

Where Kelly and I were camping, we were 18 miles from a Hospital with an Emergency room.  Not a big deal if I hop in my car.  But walking with a sick child?  That is over 6 hours of walking! 

Heather was caring for an infant in a remote village.  The child became ill and had a fever which Heather had nothing to give the baby to reduce!  She began to walk to a village that she knew had a clinic (a FAME partner).  Heather walked for 5 hours to reach the clinic carrying the baby!  Upon arrival, the doctors quickly realized what the baby needed, gave her fluids, medicine, and told Heather, “If you had not come today, your little one would not have lived.  Good job mom, walking to our village even though it was difficult to do so!”  We know Heather’s story because she was so impacted by the love of the Christian staff that she became connected to the church in her village and is now a follower of Jesus! 

With your partnership, FAME is providing new clinics every year that move access to healthcare and the gospel closer within reach to thousands every day! 

Thank you for your partnership!

Bill Warren
Executive Director

 

When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. A strong wind was blowing, and the waters grew rough.  When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading. (John 6;16-21 NIV)

Max Lucado explains further what Jesus is saying to them when he approaches the boat. “The literal translation of what Jesus said is ‘I AM; don’t be afraid.’ I AM is God’s name. If God had a calling card, it would contain this imprint: I AM. Ever since Moses saw the burning bush that refused to burn up, God has called himself, ‘I AM’ (Exodus 3:14). This is the title of steadiness and power. When we wonder if God is coming, he answers with his name: ‘I AM!’ When we wonder if he is able, he declares, ‘I AM.’ When we see nothing but darkness, feel nothing but doubt, and wonder if God is near or aware, the welcome answer from Jesus is this: ‘I AM!’ “.(© Max Lucado, August 4, 2019)

What a great reminder in these troubling times we live in. Violence, war, hunger, corruption, sickness, disease,…the list goes on. Though we are in the midst of the storm, it is Jesus (the I AM) to whom we can always turn to get us through it. The disciples understood that and welcomed him into the boat. The Bible says then that the boat made it through the storm and reached its destination.

Though many people around the world are in “a storm” because of a lack of healthcare, God is doing great things through the ministry of FAME right now through You, as several new sustainable healthcare projects were just approved, and medical supplies are leaving the warehouse (listed on the calendar this month). As these projects are completed and as these supplies are shipped, pray that the love of Jesus will be shown so that the world’s most vulnerable can be delivered through their “storm” and that they can be healed both physically and spiritually.

Other items of prayer this month include some volunteer groups, to whom we are so thankful, and some visits that Bill and Jeff will be making to some of our partner churches.

If your church or group would like to hear more about what FAME is doing right now and how you can become involved, contact us at FAME@fameworld.org. We’d love to come and tell you about all the ways you can partner with us in medical evangelism.

We are so thankful for you and your partnership in prayer for the ministry of FAME as you approach the great “I AM” on behalf of FAME and FAME’s ministry partners.

Click here for the June Prayer Calendar