Healing Bodies and Souls

For two years, Dr. Sujatha and her husband, Pastor Babu Prasad, had been praying about opening a clinic in the poor neighborhood surrounding their Mizpah Christian Assembly church.  

On a chance, Pastor Babu emailed Asia International Mission about their vision.  Among the hundreds of requests for partnership, this one touched Russ’ heart.  Healing the poor, and bringing them the love of Jesus… 

 One May 31, 2013, we and the Team were honored to be part of the official Dedication.  For Dr. Suji, it was a dream come true!  (Plus it was her birthday…)  We joined their church members in a small tent for the ceremony.  A new sign sparkled above us, proclaiming “Sunshine Clinic” and the ribbon across the door was draped with fragrant jasmine.

Dedication Prayer by Albert May

Albert May opened with prayer; Pastor Babu told their story—he and Dr. Suji shed some tears of joy with us.  Dr. Sujatha and Russ spoke.  The ribbon was cut with the appropriate confetti and firecrackers (required for any Indian celebration…) and the first patient walked in after hearing the festivities out on the street.  Church members lined up to offer congratulations and get their sugar levels and blood pressure checked.  What a day!

Ribbon Cutting

 
God is at work in India…and AIM is proud to join Him.  Dr. Suji’s goal is to heal the physical ailments of the poor who cannot afford the other more costly doctors.  They will be charged a nominal fee so that value will be perceived; the Nile Project children (who have already been screened for need) and their families will get vouchers for totally free medical care. 

 But, Dr. Suji’s primary goal is spiritual healing.  There are so many living in bondage to a million demon gods and burdensome superstitions.  She will pray for her patients, counsel them, and witness to them about Jesus Christ as opportunities arise.  Sickness is debilitating, but lost souls need so much more than medicine.

Russ Presents Dr. Sujatha a new Stethoscope

We thank all of our generous donors for making this new Medical Clinic a reality!  Each of you is a vital part of reaching the lost multitudes of India for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  May His Name be glorified among the nations!

 As we left Bangalore,  there was an outbreak of Dengue Fever, a dreaded tropical disease spread by the Aedes Egypti mosquito.  The government admits to almost 90 cases originating within the city, with another 80+ cases coming in from the surrounding areas for treatment.  Another article said there were almost 2000 suspected cases in the state of Karnataka with over 800 testing positive.  This will worsen as the monsoon rains continue and pools of water collect where mosquitoes can breed.  Please pray for the poor who live along stagnant canals with no screens or mosquito netting.  Also please pray for healthcare to be available to those who need it--seldom the case for poverty stricken areas.  God brought Sunshine Clinic into reality just as it was needed most.

Checking Blood Sugar

 

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