Created: 2/17/2008 9:52:17 PM 
(Lexington) - A Lexington congregation spreads generosity thousands of miles away and Sunday they saw exactly what the fruits of their labors have produced.
From the tone in his singing voice, it's obvious Major Jeff Kerby is back in his element at Lexington Church of Christ.
But it's his other calling with the 218th in Afghanistan as a physician assistant that's made this day so special. ?I went to visit a hospital and I kind of felt around for what the needs might be and one of the needs was for good, quality children's antibiotics,? said Major Kerby.
Without hesitation, he called elder Dr. Steve Izard back home to spread the word to the congregation.
Their response? $2,000 dollars worth of medicine shipped the next week to Afghanistan.
?God has taken something that's pretty bad, armed conflict in the world, and allowed us to join him in his work and help the people in Afghanistan,? said Dr. Izard.
Major Kerby says the hospital administrator turned to him and said he respects Major Kerby?s religion and then thanked him from the bottom of his heart.
Sunday, the congregation got the Afghani?s token of appreciation.
After months of helping the hospital out, the administrator gave Major Kerby an Afghan flag to bring back to his church.
?The idea that a Muslim community in a 100% Muslim country would say we want you to take this back to your American church, I?d say it's historical,? said Major Kerby.
While he never expected to return home with a flag, Major Kerby syas he never doubted his church's kindness.
?You know they're going to just floor you,? said Major Kerby.
Major Kerby is home for two weeks before heading back to Afghanistan.
Meantime, The Lexington Church of Christ prays for members of the 218th each Tuesday at 7:30 and they invite anyone in the community to join them.
