WE HAVE DATES FOR 3 MISSIONS COMING UP IN 2025 IN GUATEMALA

We plan on doing 150 EYE SURGERIES & 750 EYE EXAMS at each location.

February 2nd to 8th in Guatemala City at the Santo Domingo Catholic Church

WE NEED 8 NURSES and 3 OPTOMETRIST for this trip.

Glenn Lashley COORDINATOR

March 16th to 22nd – SAN MARCOS / TACANA GUATEMALA Near the Mexican border.

NEED 3 OPHTHALMOLOGIST , 8 NURSES AND 3 OPTOMETRIST

MAY 18th – 24th – JAPAHATA GUATEMALA Near the El Salvador border.

NEED 3 OPHTHALMOLOGIST, 8 VERPLEEGSTERS & 3 OPTOMETRIST

If interested in participating in any of these missions please email

Glenn Lashley – gmlashley99@gmail.com

GLENN LASHLEY – Oog voor God-bedieningen & VOSH Southeast Mission Projects Coordinator

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Max R. Bruss 06/12/1939 – 08/18/2024

Max Bruss, founding member of VOSH Southeast, passed away last week. This tribute was written by fellow board member, Suzy Eberle.

My first encounter with Max was in 2003 when our church was interested in doing some version of a servant mission trip and looking for non-profits to partner with. Max and John Gehrig came and spoke with our group. John has a strong voice filled with wisdom and dry humor; he was the visionary that can make beauty out of ashes. Max was the quiet one, often only speaking when spoken to, forever the operational and tactical man. We were very impressed and decided immediately after our meeting that VOSH Florida was our new partner.

In May of 2004, John, Max myself and a dozen other people went to Nicaragua on my first ever foreign mission trip. Days were long at vision clinics, but I still cherish the nights where John, Max and myself would talk for hours in the rocking chairs about the day, mission work and life. Max taught me how to run an autorefractor, dispense glasses, calculate a spherical equivalent and operate a vision clinic in a mission field.

Those evenings began what would be a 20+ year friendship and partnership as Max and John asked me to join the VOSH board. Within weeks I was filling up my house with McDonald’s French fry boxes of dirty old used glasses to recycle and prepare for Max to ship to a litany of foreign countries.

With Max’s operational acumen, I learned to organize equipment and supplies in the ‘Tin Hut’ storage units in Ocala. He helped guide me to orchestrate a monthly vision clinic at Gainesville Community Ministries in partnership with volunteers from First Lutheran Church. The vision clinic served the homeless and sheltered people of Gainesville for several years. Max also helped me coordinate eyeglass recycling events on Saturday mornings with dozens of volunteers at First Lutheran Church. Thousands of glasses were processed and prepared for shipment with Max’s kind oversight. When an opportunity arose to host the world’s largest eyeglass recycling event in 2005, Max was all-in! In partnership with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s National Youth Gathering, Max coordinated logistics and volunteers with trailers filled with supplies to clean, bag and box over 15,000 pairs of glasses collected and cleaned by youth in a just a couple of days.

After joining the VOSH Florida (now Southeast) board, Max helped guide me to orchestrating mission trips in Nicaragua on my own. His guidance on paperwork required with the Ministry of Health, optical equipment and supplies, in-country operations and sustainable care programs helped to serve thousands of patients in Nicaragua. In fact, since 2014, VOSH Southeast has hosted 25 vision clinics around the country, served just under 19,000 patiënten, dispensed over 20,000 bril, coordinated 71 cataract and pterygium surgeries and shadowed 57 optometrie studenten.

Daarnaast, in 2009, we decided to set up a permanent optical lab in Nicaragua and Max was ready to ship all the equipment and supplies we would need for a full optical lab. That included lens shipments from China, equipment donated for optical students and the list goes on.

All of this said, this story isn’t about me, it’s about Max. Let’s think about the impact he had as he dropped that pebble in the water with me, the ripple effect it had. To recap:

• 18,698 patients served in vision clinics in Nicaragua

• 400 patients served at Gainesville Community Ministries

• 57 optometry students received hands-on training in the mission field

• 600+ volunteer optometrists, students and lay people participated in vision clinics

If you’re still reading, that’s close to 20,000 people Max impacted directly from mentoring myself. I am one of many and I smile thinking about the impacts he had on people in Peru, Kameroen, Dominicaanse Republiek, Paraguay, Mexico and many more countries.

Max was a true legend. A man of very few words but huge impact. His love language was acts of service. There will never be another Max Bruss, but we can carry on his legacy. I challenge you to serve someone this week and pay it forward, quietly and humbly in honor of him. Rest in peace Max.

Matthew 25: 34-40 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited

me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

To view Max’s full obituary, click here:

https://www.robertsfunerals.com/obituaries/Max-Bruss/#!/Obituary

If you would like to make a donation to VOSH Southeast in honor of Max, please click here:

https://voshsoutheast.org/how-can-i-help/donations/

Had a great trip to tacana Guatemala near the Mexican border we’re able to complete about 150 eye surgery and 700 eye exams and gave out a thousand pair of glasses lot of very poor people with no opportunity for Eye Care. Blessing.

Glenn

DE VOLGENDE 2 MISSIES VOOR 2024 ZIJN IN GUATEMALA

July 21st to July 28th 2024

TACANA , At a beautiful Catholic Compound near the Mexico Border.
Voedsel, onderdak en vervoer worden verzorgd door de kerk en de stad Tacana.

Your Cost is AIRFARE and Lodging if you have to overnight for your Flights.
Wij zijn van plan om te doen 130 Operaties en 800 Oogonderzoeken

WE HAVE A NEED FOR THIS TRIP FOR “2” OPTOMETRISTEN , AND “1” O.R. SCRUB NURSE

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oktober. 13th to Oct. 19th 2024

JALPATAGUA , Een klein katholiek ziekenhuiscomplex vlakbij de grens met El Salvador, We have been there many times with great accommodations and area to do Surgery and Eye Exams. We have great support from the hospital and the Local LIONS CLUB.

Voor vervoer en onderdak wordt gezorgd. Uw kosten zijn $125 voor voedsel en uw vliegticket. We plan on doing 120 Eye Surgeries and 700 Oogonderzoeken

WE HAVE A NEED FOR THIS TRIP FOR 2 Oogartsen, 3 Optometrist, & 6 Verpleegsters & helpers

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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A PART OF HELPING THE POOR AND NEEDED OF GUATEMALA AND JOINING ONE OR BOTH OF THESE MISSIONS “ALSJEBLIEFT”

E-mail, text or call me for more information.

GLENN LASHLEY
Oog voor God-bedieningen & zuidoosten Vosh
Cel – (386) 846-6293

gmlashley99@gmail.com

Dr. Greg Kane, voormalig bestuurslid van VOSH Zuidoost, onlangs overleden.

Greg was een actief bestuurslid en nam tijdens zijn ambtsperiode deel aan talloze missiereizen naar Nicaragua en Peru 34 jaar in een privépraktijk als optometrist. We hebben allemaal goede herinneringen aan hem en merkten op dat hij een van de goeden was en een hart van goud had.

Vooral met pediatrische patiënten op missiereizen kon Greg goed uit de voeten, waardoor ze zich op hun gemak voelen. Wij eren Greg voor zijn vele jaren dienst in de optometrie-industrie.

Het volledige overlijdensbericht van Greg vindt u hier:

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/palatkadailynews/name/gregory-kane-obituary?id=55183660

Dr. Greg assisteerde deze twee jongens 2015 met hun allereerste bril tijdens een missiereis in Nicaragua

Desperately need 2 more optometrists for the July Mission to Guatemala. Interested persons please contact Glenn.

VOSH S/E AND EYE FOR GOD MINISTRIES

juli- 21 Sunday to July 27 zaterdag ,TACANA ,GUATEMALA , Op een prachtig katholiek complex vlakbij de grens met Mexico,
Voedsel, onderdak en vervoer worden verzorgd door de kerk en de stad Tacana.

Your Cost is AIRFARE and Lodging if you have to overnight for your Flights.

Wij zijn van plan om te doen 130 Operaties en 800 Oogonderzoeken

Interested persons please contact Glenn.

GLENN LASHLEY
Oog voor God-bedieningen & VOSH S/E
Coördinator missieprojecten
1835 Mercers Hangmat Ct
Deland, Florida 32720
Cel – (386) 846-6293

Kleine wijziging in onze bestelprocedure voor brillen. Elke dioptrie moet nu worden besteld in hoeveelheden van 50. Alle glazen zijn verpakt in hoezen van 50 je ontvangt dus de hele hoes. Onze excuses, maar we kunnen deze pakketten niet langer uitdelen om te vertellen.

Houd hier rekening mee bij het opnieuw bestellen.

KOSTEN VAN LEZERS 0,75 ¢ per stuk

+0.50,+1.00,+1.25, +1.50, +1.75, +2.00, +2.25, +2.50, +2.75, +3.00, +3.25, +3.50, en +3.75.

Hoge pluspunten $1.00 Elk

+4.00, +4.50, +5.00 en +5.50

Negatieve sferen $1.50 Elk

-0.50, -1.00, -1.25.-1.50, -1.75, -2.00,-2.25, -2.50, -2.75, -3.00, -3.25, -3.50, -3.75

Hoge minpunten $2.00 Elk

-4.00, -4.50, -5.00, -5.50

U bent verantwoordelijk voor de verzendkosten en de kosten voor de verzenddozen.

Neem contact op met Max Bruss voor bestellingen

Max R. Bruss

VP Operations

zuidoosten Vosh

maxobrusso@gmail.com

DE VOLGENDE 2 MISSIES VOOR 2024 ZIJN IN GUATEMALA

juli- 21 tot juli 28
TACANA , Op een prachtig katholiek complex vlakbij de grens met Mexico,
Voedsel, onderdak en vervoer worden verzorgd door de kerk en de stad Tacana.
Uw kosten bestaan ​​alleen uit de vliegreis en de accommodatie als u moet overnachten voor uw vluchten.
Wij zijn van plan om te doen 130 Operaties en 800 Oogonderzoeken .

WIJ HEBBEN EEN TOTAAL NODIG 5 Oogartsen, 4 Optometristen, 6 Verpleegsters & Helpers.

OFTALMOGEN
Dr. Bert Bowden
Dr. Markeer goud
Dr. Matt Ruko

OPTOMETRISTEN
Dr. Josselyn Patzan

VERPLEEGSTERS
Connie Bowden
Lena Dueck

HELPERS
Alex Patterson OD-helper

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oktober. 13 tot okt. 19
JALPATAGUA , Een klein katholiek ziekenhuiscomplex vlakbij de grens met El Salvador, We zijn er vele malen geweest met geweldige accommodaties en een ruimte om operaties en oogonderzoeken te doen. Met geweldige steun van het ziekenhuis en de Lokale LIONS CLUB. Voor vervoer en onderdak wordt gezorgd, Uw kosten zijn $125 voor voedsel en uw vliegticket. We zullen plannen maken om dit te doen 120 Oogchirurgie en 700 Oogonderzoeken.

WIJ HEBBEN EEN TOTAAL NODIG 4 Oogartsen, 4 Optometrist, 6 Verpleegsters & helpers.

OFTALMOGEN
Dr. Bert Bowden

OPTOMETRISTEN
Dr. Josselyn Patzan

VERPLEEGSTERS
Connie Bowden
Lena Dueck

HELPERS
Alex Patterson OD-helper

ALS JE DEEL WILT MAKEN VAN HET HELPEN VAN DE ARMEN EN NODIGHEDEN VAN GUATEMALA EN DEELNEEM AAN EEN VAN DEZE MISSIES, ZIJN BEIDE VAN DEZE MISSIES “ALSJEBLIEFT”

E-mail , Stuur mij een sms voor meer informatie.

GLENN LASHLEY
Oog voor God-bedieningen & VOSH S/E
Coördinator missieprojecten
1835 Mercers Hangmat Ct
Deland, Florida 32720
Cel – (386) 846-6293

gmlashley99@gmail.com

Wij zijn kort 2 optometristen voor de Eye Mission May 8 mogen 15 naar het prachtige eiland Elfero Guatemala aan de Golf van Honduras. Waar we oogonderzoeken zullen doen voor brillen en voor toekomstige operaties. We hebben alle apparatuur om te gebruiken en brillen bij El Fero om uit te delen aan de mensen.

We zullen elke dag vanuit het retraitecentrum per boot reizen 4 Voertuigen met wielaandrijving naar afgelegen dorpen naar de arme en behoeftige mensen in de omgeving. U zult gezegend worden als u deze inheemse bevolkingsgroep zegent.

GRAAG ALS U GEÏNTERESSEERD BENT TEKST, BEL OF MAIL MIJ.

ZEGENING
GLENN LASHLEYOog voor Gods bedieningen & VOSH S/EMission Projectcoördinator1835 Mercers Hangmat CtDeland, Florida 32720Cel – (386) 846-6293