Roseville Covenant Church partners in Compassion Clinic
On Saturday, Nov. 7, Roseville Area Middle School was transformed into a free health and dental clinic. Roseville Covenant Church has partnered with Grace Church, Calvary Church and Community of Nations Church to sponsor this Compassion Clinic through Compassion Connect for the last four years.
Compassion Clinics are an opportunity for Christ-centered churches to come together to serve their vulnerable neighbors as a visible witness of the love of Christ for all people and the oneness of the body of Christ.
The school cafeteria became a dental clinic providing cleanings, examinations, fillings and extractions. One of the gyms was a medical clinic that included physicals, flu vaccines, physical therapy, foot care and, in some cases, medical testing.
Another gym hosted community service providers seeking to address long-term needs of community members. One room was set up for vision evaluations and gave away prescription glasses as needed. Child care and lunch were provided to guests. Approximately 270 guests received care over the course of the day.
As guests came through the registration line, they were assigned a connector who escorted them to their appointments, communicating the depth of care and compassion for each individual. Language interpreters were an important part of the day.
Volunteers have a deep sense of satisfaction mixed with an urgency to continue and to do more as they give what they can to extend the love of Christ throughout their community.