On July 28, 2024, Mission Encounters International was honored to rename the “Helene Medical Clinic” in Helene Honduras to the “Thompson Medical Clinic” in dedication and honor of Marije Thompson and Jamera Thompson (no relation). These two women devoted their time and resources for many years to live out the gospel to the people of Helene through the medical and dental services of the clinic. After participating in a short-term mission trip to Helene in 1998, they both felt called to move to Helene in January 1999 and begin the work of making health care services available to the residents of Helene. Through the support and guidance of several medical & dental providers in the United States along with the countless individuals, clinics and churches who supported the effort through prayers, labor, financial and medical donations, they were able to begin providing services on a full-time basis in 1999. Jamera continued to serve in Helene for six years and Marjie stayed until her return to the US and untimely passing in 2007.