Kendall Optometry Ministry, Inc. Eyeglasses to see the Lord and the - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Kendall Optometry Ministry, Inc. Eyeglasses to see the Lord and the world. 1 -1-

Why do I work in optical ministry? 2 -2-

• Came from a strong Christian background. • Have a strong desire to bring others to Christ. • Traveled to Honduras in 1999 to “Pay back the Lord”. • The Lord had a plan for me. • Returned with a God given PASSION to do it better . • Formed Kendall Optometry Ministry, Inc. in 2003. I found eyeglasses to be a key accelerant in Christian ministry. Glasses not only allow a person to read their Bible and learn more about the Lord but they also help them improve their standard of living. When you are starving can you really think about becoming a Christian? 3 -3-

Success Stories 4 -4-

BEFORE and AFTER This man came into the clinic and was blind in one eye and Now this man has a job. He and his family are healthy could barely see with the other. Since he could not see, he and happy and he is a regular attendee at church. was without a job. He never attended church. We gave Notice that he is still wearing the same pair of him a pair of glasses, a new Bible and invited him to start eyeglasses. Eyeglasses and the Lord changed his life. attending the local church. February 2004 February 2006 5 -5-

A pair of eyeglasses is 1 year of wages for this man. This man’s shirt is not dirty. It is threadbare and you can see his skin through it. We gave him glasses, a Bible & a new shirt. 6 -6-

Mommy can see me now. The lady was nearsighted. She could not see her child play nearby & clung to her every minute. New glasses changed her life. 7 -7-

Happiness is seeing better in Nicaragua Before After 8 -8-

Farmers can plant their crops Honduras Honduras Vietnam Haiti 9 -9-

People can read their Bibles. Peru Honduras Swaziland Jamaica 10 -10-

People will accept Christ. Philippines 11 -11-

Pastors can do their ministry . Honduras Haiti 12 -12-

Due to the eyeglasses you gave away. • 1000’s of people can see better. • 1000’s of people have been brought to the Lord. • 1000’s of people have a better life. • 1000’s of people have seen the love of Jesus Christ. • 1000’s of people are telling others about Jesus. 13 -13-

Kendall Optometry Ministry has: • Purchased 6 digital lensmeters to measure eyeglasses. • In 1 year shipped over 45,000 pairs of glasses to Christian teams. • Supported teams traveling to nearly 30 different countries. • Provided to teams 1 of 5 optical kits each valued at $12,000. • Provided extensive classroom and internet based training. 14 -14-