MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC

Four friends from Pasco and Walla Walla (Washington) had a wonderful adventure on December 1. It was a day many had worked for, hoped for and supported. Dick and Marilyn Coughren, with a full mobile dental unit, left their home with James and Lavonne Bechtel behind promising the indigenous people of Guatemala a bright future.

The goal was restorative work, especially for children, where the only option, until now, has been to pull teeth. The couples traveled more than two weeks and 4,000 miles to make the first stage of the dream of the board and members of God's Helping Hands ministry a reality.

Inspired by Ellen White's words that all those in ministry are "God's Helping Hands," 475 acres were purchased on the edge of the Guatemalan jungle, thanks to many generous donations. This launched the dream of building a medical/dental clinic and nursing school. The property has two beautiful rivers that flow year round. The manager/contractor and his family live in a house built in the last year. In addition, several groups have already helped to nearly complete the store that will house the necessary equipment and dental van. Two other groups from Milo Academy and Walla Walla College arrived in March to begin work on a four-story house and provide medical and dental care.

You can help. Volunteer your time, supplies, service and, most of all, your prayers. The Guatemala project needs you.