After Ashley's arrival the team spent the day at Kolladam. Henry's brother Prasad runs a boys hostel and medical clinic for the surrounding area of this very rural village. This was a day for outreach. Because of a local holiday no medical camp was held. So the team visited with the children of Kolladam who danced for them and then expected the same from our obliging travelers. Reportedly it was very funny. They then traveled to Yenadivetu, the location of the church built in memory of David Miller. The church had a wonderful welcome for the team and Dean spoke to the congregation. Protop, the evangelist, wears the cross Michelle gave him when the church was dedicated in July. They returned to Kolladam for a gospel meeting and Brother Henry asked them to sing. They gave a rendition of "I'll Fly Away" and though unprepared, said this provided some good merriment at dinner - which was quite late. The ladies were disappointed that the mom and baby had gone home but Henry assures them there will be more.
Chad sent this before they all got in bed as soon as they returned to Good Shepherd. Once rested we will look for some pictures.
About Good Shepherd Mission - India
- Good Shepherd Mission - WPCC
- In 1978 using their own home school teachers Henry Bahskar and his late wife Viola took in six poor school boys to live with them and created Good Shepherd Mission. The mission now has over 150 boys and girls in two different locations. In addition the mission has grown to include a General Hospital, daily medical clinics and dental services, immunization clinics, a home for seniors, and 15 rural village churches each staffed by an evangelist. All of the healthcare services are provided free of charge to the poorest of the poor of the area. The mission and it’s outreach depend on donations from people like you and me. Thirty dollars a month will sponsor a child, provide a cataract surgery, or support an evangelist. If you feel God tugging at your heart and encouraging you to help, you may make a tax-deductible donation to the Wyatt Park Christian Church, India Fund. The church guarantees that 100 percent of your gift goes directly to Good Shepherd Mission.