• partnering with faith-based ministries within Canada and internationally and responding to requests for assistance with health-related needs;
  
  

• procuring and distributing supplies and equipment for medical and dental use;
  
  

• providing infrastructures for spreading God’s love to the less privileged;
  
  

• providing opportunities for healthcare personnel to participate in specific programs;
  
  

• facilitating and furthering the education of healthcare personnel.

Team Mission Trips

EMAS sponsors medical/dental teams to work in remote, underprivileged locations overseas, for both patient care and education of national colleagues. These teams travel to countries such as China, Vietnam, Haiti, Cuba, Ecuador etc. New members are always welcome to join these teams, but they must, however, cover their own travel expenses. Find out more...

Message from...

the EMAS Chair

This issue of EMASsary marks the beginning of a new season for EMAS. We have just concluded a weekend retreat as a Board to cast a fresh vision for EMAS. We begin with a fresh Mission Statement—clean, memorable, and we trust inspiring. It is broad and encompassing on the one hand, yet specific in attitude and conduct on the other.

Next is our Vision Statement, (see About EMAS) painting a picture of what EMAS will look like, if we are successful in our mission. We see EMAS as playing a significant role, in a hurting and broken world. We believe that we can make a difference, with God's enabling Holy Spirit.

Our new Guiding Principles are the standards that will guide the day-to-day choices of staff, team leaders, and Board members. They are rank ordered and will help keep the EMAS family accountable first and foremost to Christ, then to each other.

And lastly, we have adopted one of the historic Statements of Faith of the Christian Church—the Apostles' Creed. Rich in history, and widely accepted across denominations, it beautifully reflects our trans-denominational history and character, without compromising the essentials.

Even as we look forward to the future this year, we are taking time to celebrate the past. We want to invite you to celebrate our 60th Anniversary with us, as we premiere an exciting new video and hear stories from some of EMAS' greats. We will also hear an inspiring and challenging message by Dr. Arul Ankatell who is Asia Director of Healthcare Christian Fellowship International, a ministry similar to ours.

Finally, the dedicated service of the past and a fruitful future, would not be possible without the faithful prayers, love and financial generosity of the entire EMAS family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.


Hendrik Visser, M.D.
EMAS Chair

New move for EMAS

In order to make the best possible use of funds, the EMAS National Office has now moved to a smaller office space, at a new location. We are now renting office space from Emmanuel International in Stouffville.