1. CEE-JAY MEDICAL
MISSIONS
Beginning - April 8, 2000

2. INTRODUCTION:
The Medical Mission is one of three arms of the City for Jesus
Crusade(CEE-JAY CRUSADE), a Ministry of Messiah Communications
Network Inc.

3. CEE-JAY CRUSADE Medical Mission
was born on April 8, 2000 in the City of
Houston, by Dr. Steve Ams (MD) and his
lovely wife Pastor Joy Ams at the George
R. Brown Convention Center, during
which time Mayor Lee Brown the Mayor of
Houston was present to honor the
occasion. It was an event that involved
over 300 churches in the City of Houston.
23,000 people were present throughout
the event. However, this movement
started in Africa with a man popularly
known as Pastor Steve and his beloved
wife Pastor Joy Ams. Their Medical
Missionary work started in 1979 while they
were pursuing their college degrees in
Nigeria, West Africa.
Dr. Steve Ams, a Medical Doctor by
training, is at the core of the CEE-JAY
Medical Missions and has been very
instrumental in setting up the structure of
our current Medical Mission Package and
its execution.
BRIEF HISTORY

4. The origin of our therapeutic and curative Medical Missions can be
traced back to the greatest physician ever, Dr. Jesus. Evidence of
the Healing and the Curative Ministry of Jesus Christ and His
disciples are recorded in the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles and the
Epistles. The following are just a few examples:
Matthew 17:18(Read 17:14-18)
“And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out
of him: and the child was CURED from that very hour.”

5. The word cured was used for the healing of the epileptic boy brought to
Jesus by his father. The word cured is from the Greek verb
THERAPEUO (Strong’s 2323)from where we get our English word
THERAPY .
THERAPEUO means:
To wait upon
Minister to
Render voluntary service
Heal
Worship
Restore to health
It also means:
1.
2.
To take care of the sick
To tend with the more general
meaning of to relieve

6. In Luke 7:21(Read Luke 7:18-21), the word is again used
as Jesus “CURED many of their infirmities and plagues, and
of evil spirit, and unto many that were blind he gave sight.”
Then in Luke 9:1(Read
Luke (:1-6),Jesus”...
called his twelve disciples
together, and gave them
power and authority over
all devils, and to CURE
diseases.”

7. This is also recorded in Matthew 10:1, when Jesus “...had called unto
His twelve disciples, He gave them power against unclean spirits, to
cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of
disease.”

8. And in John 5:10 (Read John 5:1-10), Jesus also CURED
the man with an infirmity for thirty-eight years, on a
Sabbath.
While God is the healer, the person who assists in the
healing process (THERAPEIA) is the THERAPON
(Greek) or THERAPIST in our English grammar.
And don’t forget Luke the physician, the writer of St. Luke’s Gospel
in Colossians 4:14…. “Luke the beloved physician…”

9. V
I
S
I
O
N
To minister the life-changing compassionate love of God in Christ Jesus
the needy, the hurting, the up and outs and the down and outs through free
medical, therapeutic and preventative care, to the entire world, one city at
a time.

10. MISSION:
To accomplish this vision through a Biblical “Holistic” approach, dealing
with the spiritual, medical, social, vocational and educational needs of
the community:

11. 1. Soul harvests and ministration is our main vital sign. The others
being Temperature, Pulse, Respiration and Blood Pressure.

12. 2.
Medical - Provide immediate medical care, primary care, screening,
prescription drugs, ophthalmology, dental and minor surgical
procedures on-site.

13. 3.
Compassion - Distribute free hygiene kits,
clothing, blankets, food, etc.

14. 4. Educational - Medical literature and information on various disease
states, medication counseling, faith-based counseling
and crisis management services are provided on-site.

15. CEE-JAY MEDICAL MISSION:
Since it’s launch on April 8, 2000, CEE-JAY has had five Medical Missions.
On April the 8, 2000, we had medical services going on simultaneously at four
locations throughout the City of Houston, from 8am - 4pm. The 3rd and 4th Ward,
Gulfton area and Root Memorial Park in Downtown Houston.

16. We had physicians specialized in family practice, internal medicine,
pediatrics and ophthalmology in participation, as well as dentists,
pharmacists, nurses, respiratory therapists, nurse assistants, pharmacy

17. technicians and non-medical volunteers at the registration booth.
The Medical Team treated well over 655 patients, with 355 of these patients
registering at the Root Memorial Park location alone on April 8, 2000.

18. During the second Medical Mission on February 17, 2001 we had
participating physicians, pharmacists, nurses and several allied health
care professionals and non-medical personnel. Conspicuously present
was an entire medical team from an Army Platoon here in Houston and
fifty nurses from the Hispanic Nurse Association - Houston. This event
took place inside the George R. Brown Convention Center.

19. Our third Medical Mission was held on October 3, 2001, Labor Day
Weekend at the CEE-JAY premises on 7414 Cook Road. During this Labor
of Love, 381 patients received primary medical care, screening, counseling,
prescription drugs, hygiene kits, clothing, blankets and food.

20. Our fourth Medical Mission was held November 17, 2001 at the CEE-JAY
premises. 176 patients registered and received medical care.
The fifth Medical Mission was August 10, 2002 with great success.

21. FUTURE:
The mission continues. As we move out of our “Jerusalem”, our focus is Africa, Latin
America and Asia. We intend to mobilize local physicians, pharmacists, nurses,
counselors and allied healthcare professionals and ministers to actively participate
and catch on to this vision and own the vision. We are on a mission to ensure the
medical service continues through Telemedicine, radio and television educational
programs. State-of-the-art medical equipment, procedure breakthrough, therapeutic
regimes, current information in various diseases, management modules and disease
prevention would be shared with local medical professionals

22. Self-sustaining educational & research centers will be set up to focus
on sexually transmitted diseases in general and HIV/AIDS in particular.
A pregnancy crisis center will be highly considered to educate and
assist young mothers and their children.

23. WHERE IS YOUR MONEY GOING?:
“…Time is not on our side…
Everyday of delay means 8,000 more AIDS deaths in Africa and
14,000 more infections…. The suffering in Africa is great……”
(President Bush-HIV/IDS Act June 2003)

24. The Scourge
In Africa 30 million have the AIDS virus
Each year, more than 600,000 infants
become infected with HIV, mainly through
MTCT.
HIV/AIDS is a threat to international,
national and community security.
Most vulnerable group are sexually active
youths under 24 years of age, pregnant
women and children.
Source: WHO 2002, UNAIDS 2002

25. The Scourge II
Globally
42 million of people living with
HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
5.0 million people had new infections
with HIV in 2002.
3.1 million AIDS deaths occurred in
2002.
The world lags behind in providing
adequate treatment, care and support
to PLWHA.
< 4% in need of antiretroviral
treatment in low-medium income
countries received the drug in 2001.
< 10% of PLWHA have access to
palliative care or treatment for
opportunistic infections.
Source: UNAIDS/WHO 2002

26. The Scourge III
Region
Adults/Children with
HIV/AIDS
Adults/Children
with new HIV
infection
Adult Prevalence
Rate
% of HIV-positive
adults who are
women
Sub-Saharan
Africa
29.4 million
3.5 million
8.8%
58%
North Afr/ME
550,000
83,000
0.3%
55%
S/SE Asia
6.0 million
700 000
0.6%
36%
E.Asia/Pacific
1.2
270 000
0.1%
24%
Latin America
1.5 million
150 000
0.6%
30%
E.Euro/C.Asia
1.2
250 000
0.6%
27%
North America
980 000
45 000
0.6%
20%
W.Europe
570 000
30 000
0.3%
25%
Caribbean
440 000
60 000
2.4%
50%
Aust & New
Zealand
15 000
500
0.1%
7%
Total
42 million
5 million
1.2%
50%
Source: WHO , UNAIDS
‘02

27. Selected Country Statistics
Country
Population
HIV Rate
(N)
Number
< 15 years
with
HIV/AIDS
Current
number of
Orphans
Number of
women with
HIV/AIDS
Life
Expectancy
At Birth
D R Congo
52.5 m
4.9%
(1,300,000)
170,000
930,000
670,000
43.8
E. Guinea
469,000
3.4%
(5,900)
420
-
3,000
53.7
Nigeria
116.93m
5.8%
(3,500,000)
270,000
1,000,000
53.1%
51.6
S. Africa
43.6m
20.1%
(5,000,000)
250,000
660,000
2,700,000
50
Uganda
24.022m
5.0%
(600,000)
110,000
880,000
280,000
46.4
United
Kingdom
60.2
0.1%
(34,000)
550
-
7,400
75
United States
247.4
0.6%
(900,000)
10,000
-
180,000
74
Source: UNAIDS ‘02

28. Target population:
50% of Youths aged 15-24 years in six states of the
country (Nigeria)
Objective:
Reduce the prevalence of HIV by 10% among
the target population
Duration of Intervention: Three Years
From September 2003 – September 2006
Scaling-Up to other countries-East and Central Africa
Estimated Budget: US $5,000,000

29. Strategic Methods/Programs
Provide support for PLWHA
Distribution of food
Distribution of essential drugs for
treatment of HIV and opportunistic
infections
Building of low cost houses for
displaced PLWHA
Establish Social Network linkages to
support care for PLWHA.
Educational support for Orphans
Advocacy
Strengthen advocacy for std/hiv
policy among youths.
Promote parents and community
participation in youths health issues
especially in the area of std/hiv

30. The Challenge
“ … the vast majority of Africans – more than
90%- have not acquired HIV.
*Enabling them to remain HIV-free is a
massive challenge,
with the protection of young people a priority”
UNAIDS 2002

31. Sustainability
Involvement and encouragement of community
participation and ownership of program.
Community Board of Trustee selected by community
to oversee project.
Link up program with Health and Education Ministry
Technical Assistance and supervision
Link up with other PVOs with similar programs in the
area/country
Government involvement and sponsorship
TELE-MEDICINE: Linking with Infectious Disease
Specialists in the US and around the World

32. CONCLUSION:
CEE-JAY Medical mission is a great opportunity for both medical and
non-medical professionals to incorporate God’s love into their practice.
As you reach out and touch a hurting, needy and disadvantaged world, your
life will change, your career will change for the better. There is more to
your life that a white jacket or lab coat.

33. Use your God-given skills to minister to and improve the lives of the needy.
Consider it an adventure or even a vacation. Help us take the
compassionate love of Christ to the people who need it the
most.

34. Don’t ask: Why you?
Why now?
Why Africa?
Why not you?
Why not now?
Why not Africa?

35. As long as you have the mind of Christ, we need you. God bless you.

36. SAVE THIS GENERATION
You Can Make
A Difference

37. JOIN THE MOVEMENT!!!
THANK YOU!
- Pastors Steve & Joy Ams