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Ever Wonder What It’s Like to Go on a Mission with Scalpel At The Cross?

  For years, Suzette, a CRNA, dreamed of providing anesthesia on a medical mission trip. In June 2022, that dream came true when she, her husband, and their two 19-year-old children joined Scalpel At The Cross for a mission trip to Pucallpa, Peru — and it changed...

Fullness of Joy

LIAM THIAGO, is a 6 year old boy who was born with a congenital limb defect, missing the bottom part of his left leg. However, over time he had developed a prominent bone. The fibula on one of the two bones of his leg became overgrown with symptomatic neuroma, meaning...

Two decades towards eternity

ARTICLE WRITTEN BY: Channing Cole What began as a modest family project and a childhood jungle gym, blossomed into a living organism that is growing before our very eyes. Scalpel transcends purely human construction; instead, it reflects God’s divine presence that...

The Art of Eager Anticipation

"In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps," Proverbs 16:9 When we had to cancel our first campaign due to Covid in April of 2020, we were holding out hope that it would pass quickly and travel could resume that year. It did not....

Another year of Gods faithfulness

Every year brings a new set of reasons to give thanks. As an organization, we are aware that gratitude is a command from God, not an optional feeling that rolls around once a year. Scripture tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, "Rejoice always, pray continually, give...

Dr. Cody Sessions Feature Story

Dr. Cody Sessions first arrived in Pucallpa in 2019. However, Dr. Session is not your average Orthopaedic Surgeon. By day he mends broken bones and by night he trains and loves to do extreme sports. In 2018 Dr. Sessions was featured in NBC's American Ninja Warrior....

March 2021 COVID Update

We are now a year out from our last surgical campaign. The feeling is bittersweet. Throughout the past year, much of our organization has had to adapt like every other global organization. It has been a year of challenges but also one filled with blessings. While we...

The Tree of Life

By Peter A. Cole, M.D. This article originally appeared in Scalpel's Edge Issue 30 Each time I see the courtyard at Hospital Amazonico, I am captivated by “The Tree.” There is a certain magnificence about this plant, not only because of its rich green beauty against...

Introducing our Recurring Gifts Program

Our God is good. This statement is something I have known to be true for the majority of my life. However, God reminds me regularly. At the end of last year, I was reminded resoundingly of His goodness. I was shocked by the generosity of many of our donors who made...

FAIENAP continues to spread the Gospel in Pucallpa

In early March, FAINEAP was hosting a regularly scheduled seminar. You may not be familiar with this mission. FAINEAP loosely stands for Fraternity of Association of the Evangelical Church of the Peruvian Amazon in Spanish. Their mission is to unite native tribes...
Two decades towards eternity

Two decades towards eternity

ARTICLE WRITTEN BY: Channing Cole What began as a modest family project and a childhood jungle gym, blossomed into a living organism that is growing before our very eyes. Scalpel transcends purely human construction; instead, it reflects God’s...

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Another year of Gods faithfulness

Another year of Gods faithfulness

Every year brings a new set of reasons to give thanks. As an organization, we are aware that gratitude is a command from God, not an optional feeling that rolls around once a year. Scripture tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, "Rejoice always,...

read more
Dr. Cody Sessions Feature Story

Dr. Cody Sessions Feature Story

Dr. Cody Sessions first arrived in Pucallpa in 2019. However, Dr. Session is not your average Orthopaedic Surgeon. By day he mends broken bones and by night he trains and loves to do extreme sports. In 2018 Dr. Sessions was featured in NBC's...

read more
March 2021 COVID Update

March 2021 COVID Update

We are now a year out from our last surgical campaign. The feeling is bittersweet. Throughout the past year, much of our organization has had to adapt like every other global organization. It has been a year of challenges but also one filled with...

read more
Introducing our Recurring Gifts Program

Introducing our Recurring Gifts Program

Our God is good. This statement is something I have known to be true for the majority of my life. However, God reminds me regularly. At the end of last year, I was reminded resoundingly of His goodness. I was shocked by the generosity of many of...

read more
Cross Cooperation: Isaac Mendoza

Cross Cooperation: Isaac Mendoza

Our medical mission in Peru can only exist with the help of many hands. Isaac Mendoza is our medical coordinator in Pucallpa, Peru. In this episode of Cross Cooperation, we take a closer look at our faithful colaborer in Christ. For English...

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Cross Cooperation: Vann & Vanessa Brock

We are Vann and Vanessa Brock, and we have lived as missionaries in Pucallpa, Peru for sixteen years. The Lord has given us three beautiful children; Corynn (17), Ethan (16), and Clara (13). Corynn and Ethan were raised here from infancy and Clara...

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