Allison Tsamoutales

National Nurses Week is celebrated annually between May 6-12. The week-long celebration recognizes and appreciates the hard work endured and the worldwide impact nurses have. Additionally, the week highlights student nurses with May 8 designated as National Student Nurses Day. Medi-Share recognizes and celebrates nurses and those studying in the field nationwide.

I’m excited to share this week's Mission Paid Time Off (MPTO) story of service and adventure, featuring one of our own, Debra Jones (Manager, Quality Provider Development). Debra recently embarked on an awe-inspiring journey to Israel, where she immersed herself in both the rich history of the Holy Land and the joy of giving back through volunteer work, in which she was able to use allotted MPTO hours.

In the next section of our series featuring employees leveraging their Mission Paid Time Off (MPTO) for mission travel, we look at the touching story of Carlos Torres. Guided initially by his pastor's inspiration, Carlos makes an annual pilgrimage to Guatemala, where he serves as a vital translator on medical mission trips. While his team provides medical treatment to the locals, they also prioritize spiritual guidance, aiming to lead men, women, and children to the Lord. Carlos expresses deep gratitude for the opportunity to allocate his MPTO hours, covering three days of the week-long journey. Let’s explore what makes this mission profoundly meaningful for him.

Amidst workplace initiatives fostering community involvement, Mission Paid Time Off (MPTO) stands out as a powerful tool for employees at Christian Care Ministry (CCM). With 24 hours of dedicated MPTO provided by CCM, individuals like Kim Mahoney seize the opportunity to serve purposefully. Join us as we explore Kim's experience in South Asia, shedding light on the impactful role MPTO plays in cultivating a culture of compassion and action within CCM and its broader community:

At Medi-Share, we believe that health and wellness extend far beyond physical well-being. As a Christian community dedicated to sharing each other's medical burdens, we understand the importance of faith in facing health challenges. Today, we want to explore how integrating faith can provide strength and resilience in navigating health journeys.

Spiritual fasting is most commonly known today as abstaining from food for a certain period of time in order to humble ourselves and find spiritual solitude with God. Some do this to seek clarity when facing a challenge or big decision, some to simply reconnect with the Spirit. In Psalm 35:13, King David stated “I humbled myself with fasting, and my prayer was genuine.”

My alarm went off extra early, ringing through the house as I hopped out of bed. The smell of brewing coffee lingered in my nose as I walked through my morning routine. I arranged everything I needed the night before, in preparation for the important day ahead. It was the first day of training for my new job.