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JOP
DEDICATION
Journal of Prolotherapy® Dedication and Award
Recognizing the Accomplishments of Gustav Anders Hemwall,
MD
Ross A.
Hauser, MD
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The name Gustav A. Hemwall
most likely doesn’t ring a bell to the average American.
Even those new to Prolotherapy might not know who he
was. You will not see his name in lights or read about
him in the paper. He was a humble man who never sought
out his own glory, only the glory of the one true God
that he served. Perhaps the success of a man should be
measured not by fame or fortune, but by whether their
work on earth continues after they die.
Here are some of the accomplishments of Gustav A. Hemwall,
MD, written 10 years after his death.
1. COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
Founded by Reverend Everett Swanson in 1952, Compassion
began providing Korean War orphans with food, shelter,
education, and health care, as well as Christian training.
Dr. Hemwall was on the initial board that helped Reverend
Swanson with the work he started. Compassion International
exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases
children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical
poverty, enabling them to become responsible, fulfilled,
Christian adults. This organization exists with a budget
of over 90 million dollars, helping orphaned children
all over the world. For further information, please go
to www.compassion.com.
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| Dr.
Hemwall and wife Helen. |
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2.
INSTITUTE IN BASIC LIFE PRINCIPLES
Dr. Hemwall served as president of
the board since its inception until
he passed away in 1998. The Institute
in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) was
established by Bill Gothard in 1961
for the purpose of introducing people
to the Lord Jesus Christ. It is dedicated
to giving individuals, families,
churches, schools, communities, governments,
and businesses clear instruction
and training on how to find success
by following God’s principles found
in Scripture. These goals are accomplished
primarily through seminars, educational
programs, printed literature, and
the operation of centers to facilitate
training. For further information,
please go to www.iblp.org.
3. THE
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL & DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Dr. Hemwall was involved in the establishing
of this organization, as well as
serving on its board. In 1977 he
received its highest honor, The Servant
of Christ Award. The Christian Medical & Dental
Association exists to motivate, educate,
and equip Christian physicians and
dentists to glorify God by living
out the character of Christ in their
homes, practices, communities, and
around the world. For further information,
please go to www.cmda.org. |
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