The Saint Luke Society Healing Hands’ medical mission in Mongolia was conducted on July 27 by the grace of God. This mission took place at Bethel Church near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, providing much-needed medical care to the local community.
The SLS Healing Hands medical mission team, consisting of 42 members, gathered at Incheon Airport on the evening of July 25 at 9 PM, completed their departure procedures, and departed for Mongolia around midnight. They arrived in Ulaanbaatar at approximately 3 AM on July 26.
Despite recent challenges faced by volunteer groups traveling to Mongolia, such as customs duties and prohibitions on medical missions, the SLS team was well-prepared and faced no issues. The opening ceremony of the mission began at 9 AM on July 27, with greetings from Professor Amar, the representative of the Mongolia Christian Medical Association (MCMA), Pastor Otgonbayar, the representative of the Mongolian Evangelical Alliance, Pastor Gambaat of Bethel Church, and Dr. Shin Myung-seop, the representative of the Saint Luke Society Korea.
During this medical mission, the team treated approximately 90 patients in internal medicine, 90 in Korean medicine, and 15 in dentistry, providing help to the poor residents of the surrounding areas. The mission was conducted in a ger district, which is a settlement area for the poor on the outskirts of Mongolia.
The significance of this medical mission was heightened due to the great difficulties it faced. Mongolia has been experiencing national persecution of medical missions for the past two weeks. Despite these challenges, the Saint Luke Society carried out the medical mission, even if only for one day. Professor Amar of MCMA expressed immense gratitude to the Saint Luke Society, stating that being able to conduct the medical mission under such difficult circumstances was a great grace from God. Originally, the Saint Luke Society had planned a three-day medical mission, but due to increasing challenges, the schedule was reduced to one day
Saint Luke Society gives thanks to the Lord for His protection and guidance throughout this mission. They pray that the seeds planted in Mongolia will bear much fruit and that they will continue to shine the light of the gospel.
