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Faith In Practice is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian organization that seeks to improve the physical, spiritual, and economic conditions of the poor in Guatemala through integrated surgical, medical, and dental mission trips and health-related educational programs.

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Our Special 25th Anniversary Gala: By Faith

Please join us on Friday, October 18 at The Hilton Americas – Houston for our Special 25th Anniversary Gala: By Faith. We will be honoring Mr. Norman and Mrs. Donna Lewis and featuring Dr. David and Mrs. Bette Chenault, Mr. James and Mrs. Lucy Parker, and Dr. Mark and Mrs. Debra Woolf.

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Sept 2019 eNews - 25 Years By Faith

Twenty-five years ago, Joe and Vera Wiatt stood at the door of the Obras hospital in Antigua, Guatemala. Before them was a sea of people seeking medical care. The Wiatts were two of nine volunteers. How could nine serve so many? The multitude, the need, overwhelmed. Yet, what the Wiatts also saw in the crowd changed the course of their lives.

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In Honor of Dra. Patty Baiza, serving her people faithfully for 25 years

Dra. Patty Baiza has been with Faith In Practice from the beginning, faithfully serving her people in Guatemala. She has driven on rutted roads, hauled trunks, treated patients. Currently, she specializes in our cervical cancer screening, traditional birth attendant, and cancer case management programs.

WATCH THE VIDEO CELEBRATING DRA. BAIZA

We Need Volunteers – Come and Serve with Us

Come serve with us! We have a variety of volunteer roles that need to be filled for teams serving in 2019. If you can help us fill these vital roles, please email mhenry@faithinpractice.org or call 713-484-5555. Please be mindful that these needs may change weekly.

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Stories from Guatemala

Providing life-changing care in our wheelchair clinic

Victor was playing soccer when he was caught in the crossfire of a nearby robbery and was shot in the back. He was paralyzed from the waist down and would not walk again. His life changed that day but his spirit, faith and positive attitude were strong. He came to our clinic to replace his old, broken wheelchair. Dr. Mike Noel examined him with translation assistance from Josue Trevino. Crystal Rempfer, our occupational therapist, fitted him for a new wheelchair.

READ HOW THE WHOLE TEAM WAS INSPIRED BY VICTOR