The Body of Christ Community Clinic opened its doors for the first time last night, June 10. Overall, the evening went extremely well with more than enough volunteers in all areas. Many lessons were learned that are being applied for next week.

The clinic was open from 6 to 9 p.m. with the last patient leaving after 10 p.m. Eleven patients were treated, with some referred for labs at Kings Daughter’s Clinic and specialists at Scott and White in Temple. We thank these great partners for their support. We also thank all the Belton and Salado churches, individuals, organizations and businesses who contributed financially, materially, and by their skills and labor to make this possible.

We ask that all our volunteers and providers bear with us during this time as we work through any kinks in our scheduling and acknowledgement systems.

Special thanks to Dirk Miller and Miller Smokehouse for providing their excellent BBQ brisket sandwiches for the volunteers who came early to get ready. We hope everyone who participated, volunteers, patients and donors alike, were blessed by giving and receiving in the name of Jesus at the Body of Christ Community Clinic.

The medical clinic will be open each Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. The dental clinic will open at the same time beginning on July 8, 2010. Appointments for both can be made by calling 254 939-9500 between 3 and 9 p.m. on Thursdays. Walk in’s are also welcome as long as there are unfilled appointments or “no-shows”.

The clinic is located in the rear of the Helping Hands Ministry building at 2210-B Holland Road (HW 436) between Longhorn Motors and Longhorn Convenience store. Parking is available in the rear.