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"The king shall have joy in Your strength, O Lord; and in your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah."

Psalm 21:1-2

VISITING, FOCUSING, SERVING

Betty toured the clinic serving the medical needs of the Tandas.

August 4, 2008

by Dena McMaster

Missionary Betty McCoy teaches at the school for missionaries' children in Guinea. Recently she was able to visit a tribal church in a remote area.

She was delighted to visit with the villagers and observe the many ways the missionaries reach out to the Tanda people.

"I lose my focus on why I am here sometimes," Betty wrote. "It isn't just to teach MKs [missionary children] but to be a part of reaching these people ... with the Gospel."

Betty toured the large clinic serving the medical needs of the Tandas. The clinic was funded and equipped by concerned Christians from Northern Ireland, the USA and Trinidad and Tobago. The clinic is now staffed by a Christian nurse who is able to deliver babies and perform minor surgeries.

Betty also attended a Tanda church service. She wrote, "They sang for an hour and it was great observing by their singing how much they love and worship the Lord."

Seeing first hand how the Lord is building His church among the Tanda people was very encouraging and reminded Betty of the importance of her part in planting tribal churches.

You can be a part of reaching tribal people by using your skills and life experiences as a mid-term missionary serving 6 months to four years or as a long-term career missionary.