6 June 2016 | Nicosia, Cyprus [Marica Mirilov] A free one-day medical clinic in the heart of Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus attracted around 200 participants. Run by Seventh-day Adventist church members in the municipal park, Sunday strollers and some 150 relaxed inhabitants were tested, registered and given advice on weight, sugar level and blood pressure checks. Another 50 benefited from a free manicure, pedicure or manual massage.
This is not the first time that Adventists have shared a positive message in the park. It was the success of an inspirational two-hour concert there, back in March, which provided the stimulus for the 5 June medical clinic. The concert attracted an audience of over 300 people. They enjoyed a diverse international range of musical and dramatic talent, including Filipino soloists from Nicosia and Limassol.
Eager church members worked closely with their pastor, Dr Branislav Mirilov. He stated, “It was wonderful to meet people where they are, and to be able to address their real needs. It’s worth every effort.”
Cyprus attracts migrant workers and students from many parts of the world. They flood into the city centre parks on Sundays, a relaxing place for their day off. This makes it an ideal meeting place for church and community, an opportunity to connect and share.
On both occasions members made new friends, shared their hope in God and, for just one day, even those who serve their ‘madams’, were treated as madams.
With positive feedback church members are now busy working on the date for their next event. [tedNEWS]
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