Just as there is physical drought in sub-

Saharan Africa, we cannot deny the fact that we

ourselves may be experiencing spiritual drought

in our lives. We have become dry in believing

that God can work miracles, that He is our

Healer, our Provider, our Comforter.

As medical professionals, our working

environment is quite negative, as we see

disease, suffering, brokenness and

hopelessness first hand. You see, God has

already done a new thing, but it’s up to us to see

it and recognise it.

we cannot use the same methods and expect

different results, nor keep on bumping into the

same walls following our usual route. Therefore

we must open our spiritual eyes and see the

paths God has set out for us in order to be

whole.

So before we attempt to fill the streams of the

people we serve, we need to ensure that our

own rivers are flowing. Our rivers will flow with

God’s Living Water and flow to each person we

see in our consultation rooms and the

community at large.

"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up:

do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the

desert and streams in the wasteland to give

drink to my people, my chosen, the people I

formed for myself that they may proclaim my

praise"

Isaiah 43:19

God can surprise us in the midst of

adversity, challenges, and dryness. As

individuals we need a new revelation from God

to spur us on and proclaim Him. Our nations

may be facing harsh situations, yet in that

midst, God will still arise. In this we have hope,

and no need to despair. As health professionals,

'wounded healers', we can acknowledge our

source of strength, and go out and bless

communities in His Strength.

The weekend messages are filled with wonderful

topics which we can apply in our lives as health

professionals in the twenty-first century. There

will be plenty of time to discuss what you hear

in the talks and the seminars.

We look forward to having you!

Rivers in the Desert: Whole people to Whole communities

Thursday, 9 July

Time Event Details

16.00 Arrival and Registration

18.00 Supper

19.00 Praise and Worship

19.30 Welcome and Opening Address Dr Nelago Amagulu

21.00 Announcements

Friday, 8 July

06.00 Prayer and Devotion

07.00 Breakfast

08.00 Praise and Worship

08.30 Rivers of Living Water: Maintaining the flow through a lifespan Keynote: Prof. Sam

Fehrsen

09.30 Small Group Discussions

10.00 TEA

10.30 Session 2 and 3 Dr Masokwane and

Dr Emmanuel Simwanza

12.30 Lunch

14.00 PARALLEL SEMINARS

18.00 Supper

19.00 Debate: How to Transform a Medical School

21.00 Announcements

Saturday, 9 July

06.00 Prayer and Devotion

07.00 Breakfast

08.00 Praise and Worship

08.30 Every Drop Counts Dr Tygie Nadesan

09.30 Small Group Discussions

10.00 TEA

10.30 Session 2 and 3 Dr Jane Bates and

Dr Farai Charasika

12.30 Announcements and Lunch

14.00 AFTERNOON RECREATION

18.00 Supper

19.00 Praise and worship

19.15 Champions for Life

19:45 Culture and Variety Show

Camp Fire

Sunday, 1July

06.00 Prayer and Devotion

07.00 Breakfast

08.00 Praise and Worship

08.30 Sunday Sermon Dr. Goody Ngwangboso

09.30 Communion Prof. Sam Fehrsen

10.30 Closing Remarks Prof Phillip Odonkor

Conference Programme

Seminar Choices

Saline Solution

Dr. Martin Bac & Dr Mfanelo

Sobekwa

Worldviews At Medical Schools

Dr. Jan Kunene

Civic Professionalism: Being Part Of Your

Community

Dr. Marlon-Ralph Nyakabau

Mentorship

Speaker to be confirmed

Reflections Required For Continued Lifelong

Learning

Prof. Sam Fehrsen

How To Strengthen Personal Christian Walk In

Remote Areas

Dr. Alexis Ntumba

How To Set Up A Community Project

Dr. Farai Charasika

Mental Health

Dr. Alida Connell

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General

Information

Venue

Hodygos Training Centre The programme will be hosted at the Hodygos Training Centre

near Okahandja, a small town north of Windhoek. Hodygos

can accommodate up to 150 guests. You are however,

reminded to bring along your own warm bedding and pillows,

as only a mattress will be provided on the bed.

Food is readily prepared on site by the team at Hodygos, which

is known for its quality and variety. All meals will be provided

there except for the delegates registered at Rock Lodge, who

will have breakfast there. There are leisure facilities on site,

such as a soccer field, volleyball net, and a swimming pool

for the strong hearted!

If you are curious about the venue visit: The Hodygos

Training Centre Facebook Page

The Rock Lodge The alternative venue, Rock Lodge Namibia is in the

Okahandja district, 85 km from Windhoek and 12 km

north of Okahandja on the B2 road to Swakopmund.

Visit: The Rock Lodge - Facebook Page

Travelling

The conference venue is about 70 km North-East from Windhoek and only an 8 km drive south from Okahandja.

How to Get to Hodygos Training Centre:

For the best route and GPS coordinates from Windhoek to Hodygos please visit

https://goo.gl/maps/RuWEnYCBYZQ2

If a large group is attending from your medical school, try to arrange joint transport to Namibia.

For anyone travelling alone (or as a group) in need of transport from Windhoek to Hodygos please contact Hoandi //Hoes to submit the number of people and at what time (within he given timeslots) you’ll need to be picked up.

We kindly request that you send this information strictly before Friday, 24 June 2016.

Anyone arriving at Okahandja town should contact Dr Pazvakavambwa.

Places are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Therefore, bring along N$ 60 in case of public transport requirements.

We will send specific travel details nearer the time.

Again, if you have any concerns about pickup points and transport arrangement please do

not hesitate to contact Hoandi.

Transport Contacts Person:

Dr. Pazvakavambwa Email: uapaks@gmail.com

Mobile phone: +264 81 728 2866

Hoandi //Hoes Email: hoandi@live.com

Mobile phone: +264 81 655 4520

There will only be two pick-up times on Thursday, 7 July from Windhoek as

indicated below:

Round 1: 14:00

Round 2: 16:00

Booking

Online booking at www.cmf.org.za/registration/ is preferred. Applications should be

made as soon as possible and the final date to register is Tuesday, 31 May 2016. There will

be a late registration charge of bookings received from the 1st of June onwards. Book early

as places are limited!

There is accommodation available at two different venues although all activities

throughout the day will be held at Hodygos Training Centre. Options for booking include:

Hodygos Training Centre Students: R1150 pp (whole conference duration) Graduates: R1400 pp (whole conference duration) Day visitors: R210 pp per day (includes lunch and supper) Rock Lodge Delegate sharing: R1900 pp (whole conference duration) Delegate single: R2400 pp Graduates (whole conference duration)

Please make sure your personal details are correctly completed – your name will appear on your name tag as you have entered it. Note that Namibian delegates and delegates from elsewhere pay into different bank accounts: Namibian delegates:

Account name: Christian Medical Fellowship of Namibia Account number: 60001185313 Standard Bank of Namibia Katutura branch code: 087373

South African and other delegates:

Account name: Christian Medical Fellowship of South Africa Account number: 251644987 Standard Bank Tyger Manor branch code: 050410

Upon payment, send proof of payment (e.g deposit slip) to Anzelle Booysen at conference@cmf.org.za, to complete the registration process. Namibia delegates are requested to send their proof of payment to Hileni Nghilukilwa at hnghilukilwa@gmail.com as well.

A confirmation email will be sent to you with payment details. If you do not receive a confirmation email, or you are unable to complete the online registration form, please contact us.

Extras

Most importantly, do not forget your Bible!

Swimming costumes should not be too revealing

Bring cultural clothes for the cultural evening.

You can convert the money you wish to take on the trip to Namibia Dollar here at

any Bureau de Change or in your home country. Remember that you can use South

African Rand in Namibia except for coins less than 1 Rand, (this is applicable if you

wish to do some shopping in your free time)

Remember to bring along your medication especially in case of emergency eg.

asthmatic attack

Bring clothing suitable for sporting activities.

July is a cold winter month. Please bring warm clothes. Get weather updates from

Namibia Weather - AccuWeather.com

See you soon!