PIONEER POSTCARD
India
Walk-ins Welcome A Earley Simon, Office of Adventist Mission
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boy rushes into the home of Prem, a Global Mission pioneer. His hand is covered in a white paste, a traditional remedy his family used to reduce pain, but it hasn’t worked. Prem quickly examines the boy and promises to treat him after lunch. Today is Sabbath, and he has other patients to help before starting the church service. A man then comes in with his sick wife, who has been suffering from severe stomachaches. Drawing from his basic medical training, Prem listens to the couple and counsels them in his unusual living room. The unique space has been transformed to welcome visitors in need of medical attention. In this small town in Uttar Pradesh, India, quality health care isn’t easily accessible. Most of the people who live here can’t afford to drive to the nearest hospital, which is hours away. So pioneer Prem uses the talents God has given him to serve the town’s sick. This much-needed service
is a lifeline for the people who fill Prem’s schedule each week. Prem’s patients receive more than just physical care. They learn about a wholistic lifestyle and the importance of a healthy mind, body, and spirit. They also receive love and compassion as they speak with Prem. Many of the treatments offered here are
natural medicines, including herbs, plants, and charcoal pills. Prem gives this couple medication and inspirational literature. And at the end of each visit, he asks the heavenly Physician to heal and bless his patients. Prem believes it’s his duty to tell others about the source of all healing, and the people appreciate learning about the God who heals. Prem has one last patient this morning: a young boy who first came here in critical condition.
Through your support of Global Mission, churches like this are planted in areas or among people groups where there’s no Adventist presence. to share the good news of Jesus through wholistic ministry, such as providing medical care, teaching agricultural skills, offering literacy programs, holding evangelistic meetings, and giving Bible studies. To donate, visit Global-Mission.org/giving.
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