Christian Swearing In Ceremony

On Thursday night, the CMDA (Christian Medical & Dental Association) Bible Study hosts a Christian oath ceremnoy for graduating students who wish to participate. It is held at the Trinity Presbyterian church in Rochester, Minnesota. The oath closely resembles the Hippocratic Oath in its original form and presents a faith-filled approach to medicine especially when it comes to the sanctity of human life both at its earliest and latest forms. Tara put a copy of the oath on one of her blog entries. You can read it by click HERE. The ceremony was wonderful. Dr. Fischer spoke and gave each student a verse and bit of encouragement. Here were the descriptions and scripture for each student:

• Tara A. - The Fruitful One, John 15:5, 8
• Ajit I. - The Family Man with a Future, Jeremiah 29:11
• David J. - The Gap-Minding Influencer, Ezekiel 22:30
• Lesley J. - The Focused Encourager, Matthew 6:33
• John K. - The Inspiring Leader, 2 Timothy 2:1-4
• Antonio M., The Whole-Hearted Voice, Colossians 3:17
• Nicole S., The Dignified Doer of Good Deeds, 1 Timothy 2:9-10
• Hans S., The Man of Balance, Zechariah 4:9

Dr. Fischer did an amazing job really hitting each individual head on. At the end, the practicing physicians in the audience were given the opportunity to also renew their vows and then pray for the graduating students. This ceremony was probably more touching than the graduation ceremony itself on Saturday. What an awesome opportunity to remember that God is ultimate physician and that we are here to do His work!

Here are some pictures from the evening.

Our family in town for the graduation. JB's mom and dad and my mom and dad are in the back row. In the middle with JB are my mom's parents. Rob is in the front row. We were so blessed they coudl join us for this awesome occasion!

Participating students: Nicole, Tara, Ajit, Hans, Lesley, Dave, and JB (Dr. Bundrock is in front row). Not pictured: Antonio

JB's "littlest" brother Robbie and Ebby

I love this girl! Nicole and me!

This is Jock and JB. Jock is one of the leaders of the CMDA. He works for L'abri in Rochester. If you don't know what L'abri is, please click HERE to find out more. It is a fantastic organization started by Francis Schaeffer in Switzerland. It's basic mission is to help intellectuals with their faith. They now have a home in Rochester as well. Jock has served as a mentor to JB for the last year and is a fantastic man!


Some of the graduating students: Tara, Hans, Nicole, and JB

Second year medical student Brandon and wife Kristen -- my awesome blessing this weekend. Kristen helped plan and coordinate the graduation party we had on Saturday. We met them through the CMDA Bible Study and will really miss them when we leave next year

Brandon and Kristen with Tara and Lesley