Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – From late January to May 2026, the Community Development Ministry walked alongside little S. on her medical journey. S. is a 13-year-old girl from neighboring Laos who came to Việt Nam for examination and treatment in Đà Nẵng. It was a journey of love, unity without borders and hope in God.
See photos: photos of the journey on the Community Development Ministry fanpage
The First Trip
In late January 2026, the ministry and S.’s family brought her from Hà Nội through Hà Tĩnh and the Lao Bảo border gate to Đà Nẵng, where doctors at Đà Nẵng Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital examined her and advised on treatment. Because her paperwork was not complete, she had to return to Laos to get a passport before coming back for treatment. S.’s first unsteady steps on the beach in Đà Nẵng, the first time she had ever seen the sea, moved everyone deeply.
“being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6)
Back to Đà Nẵng
In March 2026, believers met S. at the Đà Nẵng bus station after a long journey from Laos and took her to rest at a believer’s home. Together with a pastor couple from Laos, the ministry brought her to the hospital. As soon as she was admitted, the pastors laid hands on her and prayed, entrusting her to the Lord. The ministry prepared personal items so S. and her family could focus on treatment, met with the doctors to understand her condition, and also visited and prayed with some believers in Đà Nẵng.
From Worry to Peace
The doctors said she needed surgery, and that treatment would help stop further decline, though the degree of recovery could not be guaranteed. Many brothers and sisters prayed, loved and quietly supported her and her family. Thank God, in early May 2026, S. was discharged in good health.
Mother and daughter caught a free ride back to Laos. At the border, another paperwork problem came up, but the driver kindly helped explain the situation so they could continue their journey safely. S. has arrived home, and her mother sends heartfelt thanks to everyone who prayed, helped and walked with them.
“Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)
Love Without Borders
To many people, this was just a medical journey. But to the church, it was a journey of seeing God’s loving hand through each person, each act of help and each door opened at just the right time.
Let Us Pray Together
- For S. to grow stronger and recover well.
- For her family to always experience God’s peace.
- For the love between God’s people in both countries to keep growing.
Read more in Community Development and Church News. Contact the church office: 0942 248 688 (Zalo available).
