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Open Bible Church hosts successful health, financial fair

Oct 18, 2015 News

Churches are well known for being a spiritual sanctuary to many and for the education they provide. But yesterday, for the Guyana Open Bible Church, it was all about healthy bodies.
The Guyana Open Bible Church is the only of its kind in Guyana. It is a branch of the Open Bible Standard Churches in Trinidad.
The spiritual body in collaboration with The Region Three Health and Wellness Club hosted a Health Fair at the church’s Lamaha and Oronoque Streets, Georgetown location.
Many persons from in and around the community assembled at the church to take advantage of free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose testing. They were also various booths set up which allowed persons to check their Body Mass Index (BMI), have HIV testing and counseling, screening for breast and cervical cancer. In addition, there was a blood drive.
There was a special section which allowed persons to speak with doctors about health problems they were experiencing.
Eight doctors – two Trinidadian and six Guyanese were on board delivering exemplary health services. The doctors along with several medical technicians and counselors made yesterday’s event a success.
Apart from the health aspect of the fair, persons received free financial advice from Republic Bank’s staff. Legal advice and career guidance services were also offered from various personnel. The event was coordinated by Trinidadian Doctor, Erron Ramdass.
In an interview with Kaieteur News Dr. Ramdass said that the church wanted to give back to the community. He explained that he is a member of the church and has been doing charitable and missionary works through the spiritual body.
“We (the church) try to reach out to the community in sporting activities and health,” said Dr. Ramdass as he pointed out that several corporate entities also contributed to the event.
“Republic Bank is here and they are giving financial advice to the community free of charge. They are offering advice in terms of loans…”
The University of the West Indies trained doctor said that the fair was also aimed at promoting healthy eating and the church.
Adrian Ali, another Trinidadian doctor, shared similar sentiments to that of Dr. Ramdass. According to him, he sees the initiative as the church being a centre that can offer services to the community whether it be in health, advice on fitness and financial decisions. Dr. Ali has been practicing in the profession for the past two years.
Meanwhile, Dr. Penelopey McCallum, a Cuban trained Guyanese doctor related that she was very pleased to be a part of the event. She noted that it is a great feeling giving back to her fellow Guyanese.
Dr. McCallum, continued, “I personally love to give and serve. This is a good thing for me to give back to the Guyanese people. In Cuba, it was the tax payer’s dollars that paid our stipend and everything else.”
She disclosed that she enjoys serving the people and is actively involved in outreaches organized by the Health and Wellness Club.
Dr. McCallum is attached to the National Care and Treatment Programame (NCTP). She works mainly with persons living with HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Reverend of the Guyana Open Bible Church, Sandra Rousseau, said that the event was well attended. When questioned on her personal take on the health fair, the spiritual leader expressed, “It’s a fulfilling feeling”.
Rev. Rousseau has been conducting religious worship and performing other function at the church for close to four months.

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