Program areas at TEAMS for Medical Missions
Medical Care and Basic Needs: TEAMS provides free evaluations, medication, and education to the people of St. Mary Parish. TEAMS also provides basic needs such as food, clothing, rides to hospital or government building, funds for medical tests or prescriptions, companionship, encouragement, relational training, counsel, and home visits. In 2024 TEAMS held 4 medical clinics in St. Mary Parish: In February, TEAMS provided 683 patients with medical care and filled 2,313 prescriptions. In May, TEAMS provided 562 patients with medical care and filled 1,941 prescriptions. In August, TEAMS provided 465 patients with medical care and filled 1,732 prescriptions. In November, TEAMS provided 425 patients with medical care and filled 1,831 prescriptions. Every month, TEAMS vounteers bag and distribute basic food items to 60+ family units in the community.
Construction: TEAMS for Medical Missions has been building homes in the community since 2005 and have completed over 80 homes to date. Volunteers work side by side with men in the community to complete the house in 5 days. In February 2024 a house was built for Mr. Baldy and roof was put on for Mr. Gray in Huddersfield. In May 2024 a house was built for Kethia and her three children in Mason Hall. In August 2024 a house was built for Steve on Gully Road. In November 2024 a house was built for a woman on Gully Road.
Evangelism and Teaching: In June, a team of youth helped TEAMS Faith Academy (TFA) leaders, participated in a community outreach, and led devotions at 5 schools. In July, another team of youth led a community Vacation Bible School and helped TEAMS Faith Academy (TFA) leaders. In February, May, and November TEAMS volunteers visited 9 schools each time. This included 4 primary schools and 5 basic schools. Bible Training Center classes are held weekly in three locations. TEAMS Faith Academy (TFA) is a ministry to children 6-18. They meet weekly throughout the year serving over 60 children. The program includes games, snacks, Bible stories, and crafts.