MARION, Ark. – An Arkansas Baptist Medical-Dental Clinic on March 7 in Marion provided free care to more than 70 patients while also opening the door for spiritual conversations that led 18 people to profess faith in Christ.
Hosted at Tabernacle of God Baptist Church, the one-day clinic brought together volunteers to meet both physical and spiritual needs in the community. Patients received urgent dental care, prescriptions and prayer, and each was offered the opportunity to hear the Gospel.
Volunteers treated 73 patients during the clinic, performing 82 dental extractions, 25 cleanings and 67 X-rays, while filling 47 prescriptions. The total value of services was estimated at $27,028.
Church leaders expressed appreciation to local media outlets for helping raise awareness about the clinic.
The Marion clinic was one of several Arkansas Baptists Medical-Dental Clinics planned statewide this year. The next clinic is scheduled for April 18 at First Baptist Church in McGehee.
More information about the clinics is available at absc.org/medicaldental. The ministry is supported through the Cooperative Program and the Dixie Jackson Arkansas Missions Offering.