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Moses Undergoes His First Surgery

A few months ago, we shared in our Newsletter the story of a man named Moses. Moses was born with a rare genetic disorder called neurofibromatosis, in which tumors develop along the nerves. Because he grew up in a poor family in the Philippines, he was unable to have the necessary surgery to remove the tumors and stop the progression of the disease.

Consequently, Moses was often teased as a child. Disheartened by the relentless teasing from his classmates, he stopped going to school in the third grade, and he never went back. But thanks be to God, through this trial Moses came to know Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior.

Now, Moses is 36 years old and lives with his aging mother. He is unable to find work because of his disability, lack of education, and physical appearance. Moses and his mother are very poor, as they have no livelihood or ability to earn income to support themselves. Upon hearing Moses’ story, Pastor A (name protected) had great compassion on Moses and his mother and brought his need for reconstructive surgery and financial assistance to our attention. Through the generous gift of a donor, we have covered the entire cost for Moses’ multiple reconstructive surgeries and medications! Praise God!

Recently, in March of 2007, Moses underwent his first surgery! Doctors were able to remove large growths from his left cheek and left ear, and remove his left eye which was also affected by the growths. It will take months for Moses to heal and fully recover from this surgery. Please pray for his quick and complete recovery, and for strength and encouragement during this difficult time. Moses’ next surgery should take place within the following year. As we hear from Pastor A, we will keep you updated on Moses’ progress.

As for Moses’ financial needs, Pastor A is trying to help Moses’ mom, Natividad, start a small business selling firewood. Moses would help with the manual labor, while his mother would do the selling. If you would like to help Moses and his mother start this small business, please designate your gift for “Moses—Firewood Business.” Or, if you would like to simply give a love offering to Moses and his mother, please designate your gift for “Moses.”