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available to attend to the needs of indigenous, Ecuadorian people who passed near the station. The first medical staff arrived in 1949, opening a small shelter and clinic. In 1955, a fully equipped modern hospital, now known as "Hospital
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and his wife, Virginia along with Howard Jones and Reuben Larson serving on the board of directors. Since 1931, WRMF/HCJB Global has had seven presidents overseeing the ministry: co-founder
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medical services. All of these ministries attempt to provide medical aid to those who need it while presenting a clear Christian gospel message. In 2009 HCJB Global Hands served nearly 330,000 Ecuadorians.
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and was part of the founding staff of the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle where Jones assisted in leading music, working with youth and overseeing Rader's weekly radio ministry called "WJBT" (
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