Freshwater Seventh-day Adventist Church (Sydney, NSW) brought wellness to the seaside once again, hosting a free health screening at Dee Why beach on Sunday, October 19.
Now in its fourth year at this location, the event drew around 50–60 community members who received health checks, consultations, massages and wellness giveaways—all aimed at promoting healthy living in body, mind and soul. It was supported by ELIA Wellness, an initiative of the health department of the South Pacific Division.
Despite being a small congregation, Freshwater church was able to serve the community with the help of volunteers from other Adventist churches. The team included doctors from a variety of cultural backgrounds, including Solomon Islands, Indonesia, the Philippines, Nigeria and China.
“A few days before the event, only one doctor had confirmed,” said Minerva Sindac-Lebmeier, one of the coordinators of the event. “We surrendered everything to God and by Friday, six doctors said they were coming to help. A few more volunteers sent messages saying they were coming. I had tears in my eyes for God once again showed us that He is in control. He answers prayers more than we could ask for.
“Overall, it was a wonderful day. We interacted with lots of people from the community. I’m in awe of God’s goodness!”
