It is quite a sight to see the shipping container in the parking lot of Lutheran Church of God’s Love in Newtown, especially now that the outside has been decorated with flower murals.
But even more impressive is the transformation that has taken place inside, where a medical clinic for Honduras has been built.
On Sunday, Oct. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the container will be open for the community to tour the clinic and witness the story of the “Container At Newtown 2” (CAN2).
CAN2 is a global mission project: the recycled container has been reconfigured into a fully functional medical clinic for the community of Ocotillo, Honduras. It is in fact, the second project of its kind for the congregation, as they completed their first container conversion seven years ago, now installed in Kenya.
CAN2 now contains a three-room clinic, complete with electricity, plumbing, and donated furnishings, and it stands nearly ready to be shipped to Honduras. Once it arrives, it will be met by a team from Lifeline Christian Mission who will work with local community leaders to install the container as a pharmacy and mental health counseling center.
“This has been a dream of Lifeline’s leadership in Ocotillo for some time as many in the community suffer hardships related to mental and spiritual health issues,” said Lifeline Medical Director Lisa Kaylor.
Professional tradesmen donated labor. Local businesses donated supplies and funding. A retiring doctor donated medical equipment. Church members brought food for the work crews. Volunteers worked together to build the clinic, paint the mural, donate supplies, and offer prayers. The last remaining task is to raise the funding needed to ship the clinic.
For information or to make a donation, visit godslovenewtown.org/CAN2.
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