PRAYER GUIDE

September 2015
PRAYER GUIDE
“It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to
be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be
built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature,
attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” EPHESIANS 4:11-13

A GARBAGE CITY ON A HILL
If there is a measurement for the amount of suffering allowed in a lifetime, it would seem that living in
Garbage City would be “enough.”
Poverty is one thing. Being a cultural outcast is another. Living and working amongst mountains of trash
is another thing entirely.
Mina Ayoub, Program Director of CURE Egypt, explains, “Garbage City is one of the poorest areas in
Cairo. It is in the top of El Mokattem mountain. People there live a very hard lifestyle. Most houses do not
have electricity and clean water; diseases are easily spread because of the poor hygiene. People isolate
garbage by their hands without using gloves or masks.” In a literal application of adding insult to injury,
the overwhelming majority of Garbage City’s inhabitants are Christians who have been displaced within
their own country as a result of their faith.
In Garbage City, you aren’t just poor. You aren’t just an outcast. There is an implication that can’t be
ignored: You are as disposable as your surroundings. You are worthless.
That seems like enough adversity for one life.
But it wasn’t enough, not for Saber and his wife Nermeen, who live on top of a mountain in Garbage
City and welcomed their son Kerollos into the world with bowed legs.
Disability is hard. It’s hard everywhere, but especially so in the places CURE serves. For Saber and
Nermeen, in the context of dealing with the daily hardship of living in Garbage City, disability was a new
variety of suffering they did not expect to encounter.
Saber and Nermeen were determined to help their son. They found medical treatment and spent the
entirety of their savings on his surgery. They quite literally gave him everything they had, and he was
healed.
Saber and Nermeen’s son, Youssef
Then they had another son,
Youssef.
Youssef was born with bowed legs,
too. They were shocked.
“You never end our misery.”
It was the only prayer Saber and
Nermeen could offer. Their hearts
ached with the cruel reality of their
situation. Kerollos was healed by
sacrificing everything they had.
They had nothing left to give
Youssef.
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They did the only thing they thought they could do. They started to save for Youssef’s surgery. But as the
coins slowly piled up, so did the shame.
With each day that passed, Saber and Nermeen were reminded that Kerollos was healed and Youssef
was not. Other people accused them of loving one son more than the other, not knowing what they had
sacrificed for Kerollos and what they were willing to sacrifice for Youssef.
The shame was unbearable, so they kept Youssef at home, out of sight. They lived that way — hiding,
saving, sorrowfully waiting — until another family from Garbage City told them about CURE.
Saber and Nermeen were overjoyed. They could not believe that
free treatment was available for Youssef. After successful surgery
through CURE Egypt, Youssef is walking on straight legs for the first
time in his life.
The experience was just as healing for Saber and Nermeen as it was
for Youssef. Before coming to CURE, they believed that God had no
role in their lives. They felt like He was watching them suffer from
afar. After Youssef’s surgery, their beliefs changed. They now have
confidence that God can change impossible situations
Before, their only prayer was a prayer of brokenness: “You never
end our misery.” As Youssef went into surgery, Saber emotionally
offered a very different prayer:
“Thank You, God, that You taught us a good lesson. When we
paid for surgery for the older son, we thought that we can put
everything under control, and we forgot that You are the cause of
all blessings. You gave us another disabled child and we had no
more money. We couldn’t control anything until Your arms worked in CURE to help our child.”
Saber and Nermeen joined a group that provides education and emotional support for children and
families who are living with disabilities. They are committed to helping other families from Garbage City
find healing at CURE. When they talk about CURE and explain their experience, they talk about Jesus,
and how He was kind to them.
In the Sermon on the Mount, just after turning the world upside down by calling the poor, the mourning,
and the persecuted blessed, Jesus says this:
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it
under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine
before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
What could be more like Jesus than being present with those who live in this city on a hill in Egypt, filled
with garbage and outcasts?
What could better mark us as His followers than following Him there, into the darkness, and filling it with
light?
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AFRICA
ETHIOPIA
Medical Director Mary Bernard shared this story in a recent update: “There are a few families
that have been identified by Ethiopian missionaries trained by CURE that have severe orthopedic
disabilities. They have never been able to find help for their conditions. When they heard that
there was help available, they were immediately asking to become Christians. After there is one
seed of hope in such an area, it shines so bright that many see it and come.” We praise God for
these important opportunities to serve those who have waited so long for healing of all kinds.
KENYA
We recently had a long-awaited visitor come to a mobile clinic in Kenya. Mark, pictured below,
had surgery at CURE Kenya to release severe burn contractures in 2012. During Mark’s first
follow-up visit in several years, Dr. Theuri, Medical Director, said, “He is doing very well, and the
improvement is remarkable.” Everyone was so excited to see Mark again, and especially happy to
see him doing so well. We praise God for the healing that has taken place in his life!
NIGER
Nurse Consultant Maureen Sloan offered the following reflection after a recent trip to CURE
Niger: “Here in Niger, I see a lot of physical thirst due to lack of clean water and extreme heat
of the desert. More than physical thirst, there are many who come through the gates of the
CURE hospital who are disabled, discouraged, downtrodden, depressed, and desperate for the
word of encouragement that is the Good News.” Please pray for the thirsty to find Living Water,
in Niger and around the world.
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AFRICA (cont.)
MALAWI
Mpahtso, left, came to CURE Malawi to have surgery for a
joint condition. His mother, Mwodaine, told us, “Mpahtso
is my firstborn son, and I was so hurt and cried because
I was always wondering how he will survive on his own
when he grows up like this. But I didn’t lose hope, and I
prayed for God to be the head surgeon and let the doctors
just complete the work.” Mpahtso has recovered well and
recently came back for a follow-up. Mwodaine told us how
well they had been treated and how thankful they were to
CURE. We praise God that though we treat, He is the One
who truly heals.
UGANDA
In October, John Mugamba, Staff Neurosurgeon at CURE Uganda, will be relocating to Lusaka,
Zambia. In exchange, Justin Onen, Staff Neurosurgeon at CURE Zambia, will relocate to Mbale,
Uganda, where he will serve under the direction of Peter Ssenyonga at CURE Uganda. We
look forward to the continued success of our neurosurgery programs, as well as an increase in
our ability to heal more children at both locations. Please pray for a smooth transition for all
involved!
ZAMBIA
We are pleased to announce that Rebecca Udermann will be joining the team at CURE Zambia
in October! As Nurse Trainer, Rebecca will provide teaching and training to the ward and ICU
nursing staff on proper techniques and procedures for treating patients. In addition, Rebecca
will play a critical role in setting up our new ICU and in on-boarding additional nurses to staff
the unit. Rebecca most recently served as a Pediatric Intensive Care nurse at Cook Children’s
Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, and prior to that as Staff Nurse and Director of the Medika
Mamba Malnourishment Clinic in Montrouis, Haiti. Rebecca is no stranger to CURE, as she
volunteered with CURE Zambia earlier this year. Welcome, Rebecca!
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ASIA & SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
AFGHANISTAN
When one of our ex-pat staff members in Afghanistan experienced a fall and suffered a dislocated
shoulder, we were so encouraged by the immediate response of care and concern from the rest
of the team at the hospital. We pray for a quick recovery and praise God for these moments of
encouragement in the midst of trials.
PHILIPPINES
The team at the Tebow CURE Hospital recently completed their first
spine surgery, and we are happy to report that it was a success! Arnel,
right, a nine-year-old boy who aspires to become a doctor “like Dr.
Tim” someday, had been suffering from spinal tuberculosis. He is now
in the midst of recovering from surgery and could certainly use your
prayers as he heals.
UAE
Please continue to pray for Oasis Hospital as they transition into the
new building and plan the grand opening celebrations. Please also pray for the community as
they adjust to the new building while hoping that the heart of the hospital stays the same. We’ve
assured them that we are the same Oasis, just in a new location!
CURE Clubfoot
Dr. Pascal, Country Coordinator for CURE Clubfoot Burundi, recently said, “I love to see a baby
come in with a clubfoot, while his entire family is so worried, some are crying and hopeless, and
to see that same family with joy and hope after the baby’s clubfoot is fully corrected. I love when
they come and thank the health personnel. I am very happy and proud of my professionals.” We
share his sentiments: we are so proud of our clubfoot professionals and thank God for the strong
team He has assembled!
CURE Hydrocephalus
September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month! We praise God for the many children and
families who have found healing thanks to CURE Hydrocephalus. This month, Dr. Ben Warf and
a team of researchers will be visiting CURE Uganda. Please pray for a safe and productive visit as
they conduct research regarding the treatment of hydrocephalus.
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NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
We were blessed to have the Florida Panthers, an NHL
team based out of Sunrise, Florida, visit CURE Dominican
Republic last week. The players spent some time at the
hospital and ran a hockey clinic for kids in Santo Domingo.
Even their mascot, Stanley the Panther, joined in the
fun, entertaining kids and families during devotions and
clubfoot clinic! We praise God for a fun visit with the
Panthers and are thankful for their willingness to serve.
BOARD AND STAFF
A recent two-day strategic planning session began with
these verses from Proverbs 16: “We can make our own
plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. People may be
pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. Commit your actions to the Lord,
and your plans will succeed.” We praise God for this reminder that He is the One who directs
our plans and pray for His guidance as we move forward.
HOME OFFICE
We are pleased to announce the hire of Eric Allen Buchtenkirch as Radio Marketing Manager.
Eric will be responsible for engaging existing Brant Hansen Show radio stations, planning CURE
radio fundraising events, serving as an additional host during any on-air events, and following
up with donors after the radio events. Please join us in welcoming Eric to the team!
We are also pleased to have Rick Manning joining us at headquarters in the temporary position
of Director of Network Operations Support. Through the end of 2015, Rick will be working
closely with the Executive Directors of our hospitals in the Dominican Republic and Afghanistan.
In addition, he will be supporting a variety of network-wide patient safety and quality
outcomes efforts. Thank you, Rick, for your continued contributions to CURE!
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JOIN OUR TEAM
We are always looking for talented, passionate people who want to join us in healing the sick and
proclaiming the kingdom of God. We currently have a variety of job openings around the world.
Know someone who would be a great fit for an opportunity listed below? Direct any potential
candidate to https://cure.org/jobs for more information, and please join us in prayer over the hiring
process.
AFGHANISTAN
Director of Nursing , Pediatrician
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Medical Director/Orthopedic Surgeon
GLOBAL - OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES
CUREkids Coordinator (Contractor), Executive Director/Hospital Administrator, Orthopedic Surgeon
(Adults), Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
HEADQUARTERS
Vice President of Operations
KENYA
Anesthesiologist
NIGER
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
PHILIPPINES
Medical Director/Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon or Anesthesiologist
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JOIN OUR TEAM
We are always looking for talented, passionate people who want to join us in healing the sick and
proclaiming the kingdom of God. We currently have a variety of job openings around the world.
Know someone who would be a great fit for an opportunity listed below? Direct any potential
candidate to https://cure.org/jobs for more information, and please join us in prayer over the hiring
process.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Clinical Pharmacist, CSSD Technician, Dermatology Specialist/Consultant (Female Preferred),
Gastroenterologist, General Practitioner/Urgent Care Clinic, Graphic Designer, Neonatology
Specialist/Consultant, OB/GYN Specialist/Consultant (Female), Orthopedic Surgeon, Pediatric
Neurologist, Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician, Pediatric Specialist/Consultant, Pediatric Surgeon,
Practice Manager, Radiologist, Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse, Urogynecologist (Female),
Urology Specialist
ZAMBIA
Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Pediatrician
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