Lima, 22 de Julio 2018
Apreciados hermanos en Cristo, salud. Reciban nuestro saludo afectuoso de parte del grupo de apoyo logístico sudamericano del Departamento de Salud de la Conferencia General,
"Mas a vosotros los que teméis mi nombre, nacerá el sol de justicia,
y en sus alas traerá salud…” Malaquías 4:2.
In countries where it is possible for the brethren to be self-supporting and not dependant on foreign aid, we have established ways for them to generate income. In many cases, due to the economy of the country, the brethren cannot afford to start up a business to sustain their families. However, once the materials are provided, they are happy to work hard.
VENEZUELA—There are families in various parts of the world who face illness and excessive poverty. Brethren, because of illnesses or conflict in their countries, are faced with unexpected widowhood. Many need help in various ways.
The "My Overseas Family" project came about when, during a visit to Venezuela, the Welfare Department discovered that many brethren there did not have the basics with which to survive due to the country's political regime. Families lived on $10 a month, and some didn’t have even that.
ETHIOPIA—In Ethiopia, the GC Welfare Department is working with the Ethiopian Welfare Department to find ways for the local brethren to become self-sufficient.
Cardiac disease is the most common cause of death in westernized countries. It is well known that there is a strong link between our lifestyle and our risk of developing heart disease. However, despite our increase in knowledge and advancements in technology and pharmaceutical drugs, the rate of disease increases. The cost of cardiac disease in the US was $320 billion in 2011 and is projected to reach $918 billion by 2030.