Church of Jesus Christ donates healthcare equipment for new Kosrae hospital | Local News

“When people of faith work prayerfully to serve their neighbors, the Lord will open doors and remove obstacles to help accomplish His work.”

This was the sentiment expressed by Bill Davis, manager of the Church of Jesus Christ’s Welfare and Self Reliance Department for Micronesia, at a donation ceremony on Kosrae for healthcare equipment donated by the church on Aug. 6, 2024.

In his conversations with government and healthcare officials on Kosrae, Davis had learned that the Kosrae hospital was in need of important medical equipment and furnishings.

Soon after learning of these needs, he happened to bring up the situation with an acquaintance in the medical field who had just started a business with the specific mission of providing quality equipment at affordable prices for healthcare providers.

Davis quickly took advantage of this timely discovery, and after ascertaining the specific needs for the Kosrae hospital, was able to secure funding and arrange for purchase and delivery of the necessary equipment.

A handover ceremony was held in the Kosrae Governor’s Conference Room on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Deacon Kun Mongkeya opened the ceremony with prayer, followed by remarks by Dr. Tholman Alik, director of Kosrae’s Department of Health Services.

Alik especially thanked the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for its generosity and expressed his hope that the friendship between the Church and the people of Kosrae may continue in the future.

Following Alik’s remarks, Davis expressed, “There is no such thing as a coincidence. I believe the Lord’s hand was in all of this.” He also credited all those who had worked together to make the donation a reality. “We can all join in to bless the people of Kosrae.”

The donation consisted of hospital beds for adults and children, exam tables, dental chairs, wheelchairs, incubators, and industrial water purification systems.

To conclude the ceremony Lt. Gov. Arthy Nena, acting on behalf of Kosrae State Gov. Tulensa W. Palik, signed documents accepting the donation. He also presented a certificate of appreciation, signed by Palik and Alik, to the Church of Jesus Christ representatives “acknowledging and expressing appreciation for the generous donation of medical equipment to help the people of Kosrae.”

“We are grateful for this kind support for the state hospital,” said Nena. “These donations will be put to good use.”

Also in attendance were State Legislature Speaker Semeon J. Phillip and Sens. Moses M. Thompson, Bob H. Skilling, and Sasaki L. George.

The ceremony closed with a hymn of gratitude sung in Kosraen and a concluding prayer by the Rev. Alerson Alik. (PR)