Scalpel At The Cross

Scalpel At The Cross Scalpel At The Cross is a ministry of medical and surgical care to the Peruvian people and to the missionaries who serve them. www.scalpelatthecross.org

The goal of Scalpel At The Cross is to support and amplify on-going Christian ministries within the country of Peru. The addition of this orthopaedic medical ministry offers much needed aid to an area with a long history of poverty and injustice. The specific location of the Scalpel At The Cross medical ministry is the city of Pucallpa, which lies in the Department of Ucayali near the western bord

er of Brazil. This burgeoning town is now home to nearly 300,000 Peruvians. In contrast to Lima, which does have modern, colonial areas, this jungle town is a continuous maze of cramped, subsistence housing and dusty, open-air markets. Very little substantial industry exists in Pucallpa today. Most people are laboring to earn a living by subsistence farming, artisan craftwork or as small shop owners or mototaxi drivers. For these reasons, many medical needs are currently not being met. By offering much needed orthopaedic consultation and surgical care, Scalpel At The Cross hopes to improve the lives of these individuals and touch their hearts for Christ.

08/21/2026

A quiet but important part of our work...

We talk a lot about patients, surgeries, and positive outcomes. However, there's an essential tool behind the scenes that makes the continuum of care possible.

For years, medical missions like ours relied on paper charts. That works for a single visit, but when we're following patients across 4-5 different campaigns a year while simultaneously seeing new patients, paper doesn't hold up. Records get lost. Details get missed.

That's why we use CrossCare, an EMR built specifically for surgical missions like ours. It works offline, since internet in the jungle isn't always reliable, and keeps a patient's record connected from their first clinic visit through surgery, recovery, and follow-up.

08/19/2026

A vision trip success! 🇵🇪

The first-ever Vision Trip overlapping with a medical campaign was a true success. It was about far more than simply visiting Peru. It was about seeing the greater vision God has placed before us, strengthening connections with our team and partners on the ground, and experiencing the incredible country the Lord created so beautifully.

A pastor from Boston came to explore new ministry connections across South America. A board member and his family experienced the mission firsthand for the first time, turning what he had known from a distance into something tangible. A prospective donor came to see how a potential investment could help scale the dream.

The Vision Trip team had the opportunity to participate alongside the medical team during both the clinic day and a surgical day, while also joining them for evening devotionals, reflections, and meaningful time together. Of course, they made time for some fun along the way!

We believe that when people see the need, meet the people, and experience the mission firsthand, it becomes a part of who they are. Everyone has a role to play. Some execute the work. Some are the visionaries. Some are the goers. Some are the senders. But each plays an important part in moving the mission forward.

08/17/2026

The PURPOSE of this VISION TRIP was to Educate key figures on our Peru Project:

• A Boston Pastor--expands strategic ministry-network in S America.

• A Board Member’s 1rst on-site visit—moves the work from abstract to reality.

• A Prospective donor’s consideration for a gift to scale the dream.

And always, to show em some fun!

08/12/2026

Expect the unexpected. Trust God through it all.

That has been the Scalpel story this week. Through every circumstance, God provided the grace and wisdom needed to keep moving forward in whatever way was required. There were 21 surgeries completed, including fracture repairs, SIGN nail implants, ankle fusions, hardware removals, and more.

Yet the greatest stories were not only about physical healing. Patients were met with dignity, compassion, prayer, and the reminder that they are made in the image of God. As fears gave way to hope, around six patients professed Christ as their Lord and Savior.

We simply try to be faithful while trusting God with the outcome. Praise Him for every life He touches.

None of this happens without the faithful prayers of our Scalpel family. Thank you for covering this team, our patients, and this mission in prayer each day.

“Let them thank the Lord for His steadfast love, for His wondrous works to the children of man!”
Psalm 107:8

08/06/2026

Update from Pucallpa:

Our team has completed 7 surgeries thus far, caring for both adults and children. The operating rooms were filled with collaboration, compassion, and teamwork as every specialty worked together to provide safe, life changing care. Watching patients begin their recovery is a reminder of why this mission is so meaningful.

Thank you to everyone who continues to pray for this team: for safety, for unity, for wisdom in prioritizing patients, and for opportunities to share the hope of Christ. Your prayers are being answered, one surgery at a time.

The campaign continues. Please keep praying as our team finishes out the week.

Yesterday marked our clinic day in Pucallpa, and what a meaningful start it was!Approximately 138 patients were evaluate...
08/03/2026

Yesterday marked our clinic day in Pucallpa, and what a meaningful start it was!

Approximately 138 patients were evaluated throughout the day, our physical therapy team completed 19 evaluations and treatments, and more than 50 therapeutic injections were administered.

Our surgical team carefully evaluated patients to determine who will undergo surgery during this campaign, while our physical therapy team assessed mobility and gait, provided patient education, and delivered hands-on treatment to improve function and quality of life. Every volunteer played a vital role, serving with compassion and working together to care for each person who walked through the doors.

Alongside the medical team, our Vision Team experienced the mission firsthand—meeting patients, encouraging families, praying with them, and witnessing how God is using medicine as a platform to share the hope of Christ.

The gratitude, resilience, and faith of those we met is deeply humbling. As surgeries begin, please continue praying for our team and for every patient and family we have the privilege of serving. We are grateful for this incredible group of volunteers who are serving with excellence, humility, and the love of Jesus.

07/31/2026

Our Vision Team has safely arrived in Peru! After spending some time in Lima, they traveled to the jungle where they began their journey by breaking bread with our local team and missionaries last night. Today, they will be joined by our 22-member Medical Team, making this one of our largest campaigns yet.

Over the coming days, these teams will serve side by side. Some will focus on learning, relationship-building, and experiencing the heart of the mission, while others will lead clinic days, surgeries, rehabilitation, and the sharing of the hope of the Gospel through compassionate care. Our prayer is that every patient and family they encounter will experience not only physical healing, but also the life-changing love of Christ.

Would you join us in praying for wisdom, unity, strength, and God's guidance over every patient, volunteer, and interaction? We can't wait to share all that He will do through these two incredible teams joining forces!


In Isaiah 43:19, God reminds His people: "See, I am doing a new thing...I am making a way in the wilderness..."That's ex...
07/30/2026

In Isaiah 43:19, God reminds His people: "See, I am doing a new thing...I am making a way in the wilderness..."

That's exactly what we witness in the Ucayali. A region often overlooked. A people with limited access to care. However, time and time again, we watch the Lord pave the way.

The jungle doesn't get the final word. The Creator of the jungle does.

Scalpel At The Cross boldly believes that God is still making a way where there sometimes seems to be no way.

07/22/2026

Two stories that deserve to be told again and again.

Liam was born with a congenital limb deficiency and lived with pain every time he wore his prosthesis. Yet he arrived at our clinic with an unforgettable smile. After receiving the revision surgery he needed, Liam is now running, playing soccer, helping his mother, and living free from the pain that once shaped his daily life.

Rafaela was born with severe leg deformities that threatened her future. Through three corrective surgeries over several years, her legs were restored, her confidence renewed, and new possibilities began to unfold. Her own journey has inspired her to dream of becoming a doctor so she can one day serve others the way she continues to be served.

As you see Liam and Rafaela's stories, we hope you'll feel the heart behind this ministry to walk alongside families for the long haul.

If these stories resonate with you, we'd be honored to welcome you into our Miracle Workers Community through a recurring monthly gift of any amount.

Together, we can continue offering life-changing care and lasting hope to the next generation.

Team Scalpel is on the move✈️This month, two teams totaling 31 volunteers are heading to Pucallpa, Peru, united by one m...
07/18/2026

Team Scalpel is on the move✈️

This month, two teams totaling 31 volunteers are heading to Pucallpa, Peru, united by one mission. A 9-person vision team, led by Dr. Peter Cole, will overlap with a 22-member medical team, led surgically by Dr. Jason Caron and administratively by Dr. Danielle Ellerbe.

Across six states, flights are being boarded, medical supplies are packed and prayed over, and hearts are being prepared. Most importantly, our team is asking God to let His hope be evident in every patient interaction, every surgery, and every conversation.

Would you join us in praying for:

• Safe travels and smooth coordination of flights, logistics, and team care.

• Team unity between the medical team and vision trip participants during their four day overlap.

• Strength and wisdom, as several mission partners and local team members we typically rely on will be traveling elsewhere during this campaign.

• Guidance & discernment as we evaluate and prioritize a large number of patients, including several known surgical candidates from previous campaigns.

• Opportunities to share the hope of Christ with patients and families throughout the campaign.

• God's continued provision, protection, and guidance every step of the way.

You don't have to get on a plane to be part of this. Prayer is where it starts. Give, pray, or consider going with us next time. Find more info at scalpelatthecross.org.

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