India Update
Truly I say to you, as you did for even the least of my brothers, you have done for Me (Jesus). Matthew 25:40
Let’s talk about India! This is one of the HCJB Global projects in our region which we’re really excited about, and we know you’ll want to hear about it too. A few months back, we mentioned the mission’s plans to refurbish a village mission clinic in Northern India.
The first part of the renovation to the women’s ward happened late in 2007, and this spring an HCJB Global medical team came in from Ecuador to provide aid and to help with community health training for local nurses. The medical team served approximately 2,000 needy patients who lined up over 10 busy and exhausting days...
...along with training nurses and traveling to surrounding villages for medical consults. Many, many of the female patients in the villages had never seen a doctor before.
The province they live in is the most populous in India and one of the poorest. It’s also heavily Hindu. Less than 1% of the people there are Christians. HCJB Global is committed to this ongoing project as a means of showing Jesus’ love in practical ways to these people who are so deeply hurting and struggling.Back at the Ministry Centre in Singapore, our jobs in IT and broadcasting are pretty behind-the-scenes by comparison, yet we – and you – are all in this together. And it is a great honour to be part of a team who works together around the world to see those who need God’s touch helped both physically and spiritually.
Above: In the studio with new employee Siau Ching,
who has joined us as a Mandarin program producer.
who has joined us as a Mandarin program producer.
Financial Facts
It’s now been two years since we officially started service with HCJB Global and departed Swift Current for pre-field training. And one thing we haven’t gotten away from, even on the other side of the world, is the reality that costs go up over time.
In March, our support level was re-evaluated by our director. The Canadian dollar’s strength right now is certainly helping our situation, but the rise in cost of living here is winning out at the moment. There have been sharp increases in the costs of housing in Singapore and school tuition for our kids in particular.
Tuition fees for Thizbe and Emmett have jumped by 40%...
(No worries, they’re still smiling!
This is a view from the school balcony.)
This is a view from the school balcony.)
...and rent is up by at least 60%. To help with these costs, the level of support we need – and must raise – has increased by $677 per month. This is the first support increase since our level was set three years ago when we began our deputation.
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It is only by the goodness of our Lord and the response of His people that we can continue here. Thank you so much for serving the people of Asia with us! Your prayers and support mean more than we can say.
Love,
Steve, Lisa, Thizbe, Emmett
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