Members of Atonement Lutheran Church in Fargo, North Dakota, are currently on a medical mission in the Dominican Republic, marking their first effort focused solely on providing medical care in the country. The group, which includes three physicians, a nurse practitioner, and support staff, arrived on November 9 and plans to remain for most of the month.
Dr. Glenn Mastel described their setting, saying, “We’re in a church. They basically cleared out the seating, and we have tables set up around the periphery of the church that are the interview room, the exam room, the whole works right there.” This arrangement allows the team to conduct medical assessments and provide care to those in need.
The members of Atonement Lutheran Church expressed gratitude for the opportunity to offer medical services. They also highlighted the significance of their mission in spreading their faith. Ryan Janke stated, “Obviously, everyone in the world needs medical care. We believe everyone needs Jesus, and that’s the main driver behind this.” This dual purpose of health care and spiritual outreach underscores their commitment to serve both the physical and spiritual needs of the community.
Looking ahead, the church is already in the early stages of planning their next medical mission, which is tentatively scheduled for 2027.
