Partnership In Motion

enjoying the luncheon

What a joy it was for Lutherans In Medical Missions to partner with CFNA, Concordia Lutheran Church, Kirkwood and LCMS Mercy Medical Teams in presenting an interactive community health workshop on March 12 at the Peace Center. The goal of LePSAS (a learning centered, action oriented approach to problem solving) teaching is that learners become teachers thereby facilitating spontaneous reproduction.

More than 50 participants, including many New Americans, learned about the LePSAS teaching method as a way to reach out to members of their communities, teaching and sharing how to lead healthier and happier lives, both physically and spiritually. Together they practiced what they learned, using skits and other activities to share signs and symptoms of heart disease and stroke. In particular, this included three things that can be done to prevent these illnesses, and other diseases as well.

early arrivals

All of this was taken to heart by the participants. One (from India) shared, “I did not know I needed to exercise. People in our family have had strokes. Now I know I need to exercise.” Another New American shared, “Now I know how to buy better food for my family. I will go home and tell my friends about this.”

After sharing additional ideas for incorporating LePSAS methods in programs and day-to-day activities, the event ended with a delicious international potluck luncheon.

For more information about CFNA medical programs contact Laura Brink at 314-249-9219. 

By Rita Nickel LIMM Executive Director