Dr. and Mrs. Bill Walker (center) and Mrs. Harold Mason (second from left) were honored at today’s luncheon for their many years of bringing medical missionary expertise to the Central African Republic.

Dr. Walker and the late Dr. Mason for many years did a two-year alternating medical practice with one managing the practice while the other was in Africa, and then they would switch.

GBIM’s Ted Rondeau, at right, made the award, along with GBIM board member Miriam Pacheco, at left. Miriam and GBIM missionary Barb Wooler will be leaving tomorrow for the Central African Republic where Miriam will remain for a month, working with literacy, orphan care, and other ministries.