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Kothanur
CSI Church
MEDICAL
Why is Medical Mission?
Imitation of Jesus who came to teach, heal and save people from their sins. (Matt. 4:23)
God has placed people in his church to continue the healing ministry
All means of healing are from God and should be valued – always prayer, sometimes mud and sometimes medicine! (I Cor. 12:4-7, James 4:14-16)
What Sets a Medical Mission Apart From Other Ministries?
People come to you most of the time, you go to them less
People seek your help when they are most in need
Having come to you, they have expressed trust in you, and are most receptive to your advice
If you speak the truth in love, you have won a friend!
Medical Missionaries
Dr. David Livingstone (1813-1873) – missionary to the dark continent of Africa, discoverer of unknown water bodies including Victoria Falls
Dr. Ida Scudder (1870-1960) – touched by the need for lady doctors in India, established roadside community clinics which grew into a medical college!
Dr. Paul Brand (1914-2003)– worked as a plumber in his youth; called to be a doctor; invented corrective hand surgery for patients with leprosy affected hands
Dr. Shirin Singh – opthalmologist who did her best for all classes of people
Dr. and Mrs. Abraham Verghese – missionaries in Rajnandgaon, Madhya Pradesh
Drs. Sunil and Joanna Gokavi – presently working in Laknandgaon, U.P
Dr. Rajiv Choudhrie – presently working in Padhar Hospital, M.P
Kothanur CSI Church Medical Ministry
As a part of our church’s outreach effort, the Healthworkers’ Fellowship has been holding medical camps for the residents in and around Bagalur since 2011. Each year, we have been doing five or more medical camps.
We ran camps in Marenahalli, Bagalur Colony, Dasanayakanahalli, Maralukunte, and Marasandra throughout the course of the previous year
The major goal of the camps is to educate people on how to maintain their health through a budget-friendly, balanced diet as well as how to find and use economical medications at government and other nonprofit health facilities. Many people have questions about their health and treatment because the medical facilities are packed and many are hesitant to approach them. We can overcome these obstacles and build relationships with the community through our medical camps. Each time, these camps provide assistance to 60 to 90 persons
Helping alcohol-dependent individuals overcome their addiction through counselling at the camps has been one of the key demands. This year, with the assistance of Alcoholics Anonymous, we intend to raise awareness about dependency among these people and their families
For these efforts, we humbly ask for the congregation’s prayers. We also appreciate young volunteers who can do health-related skits. People who are fluent in Kannada and Telugu, which are the two main languages in these regions, could assist others by speaking or interpreting for them. Healthy food & hygiene can be taught by women volunteers. Volunteer men can assist with counselling. Through these initiatives, we wish to contribute to the general development of the inhabitants of the rural areas close to us and provide an example for others to follow
Our camp dates were February 22, March 22, May 31, August 30, and October 25, 2015. In future, anyone who wants to work with us on the medical outreach is welcome
Other Ministries Networked With Medical Ministry
Child care ministries
Rehabilitation ministries
Ministry to physically, mentally and visually challenged people
Deaddiction ministries
Special ministries to people living with HIV or transgenders
Education ministries
Camp Reports
Bagalur Medical Camps
Medical camps are part of the outreach mission of the church to develop Bagalur in a holistic way
Around 5 camps are planned every year on the IV Sunday of alternate months
Last year’s camps were held in the following places with the following numbers of people seen and counseled
Date
Place
No of People Seen
Kogile Layout
132
30/6/2013
Marenahalli
122
25/8/2013
Place
Date
24/11/2013
Dasanayakanahalli
78
23/2/2014
Marenahalli Bande
89
Further Plans
To incorporate dietary counseling by sensitized women volunteers
To involve youth in health teaching through skits and plays
Pursue alcohol de-addiction programs
Continue to involve village leaders
First of the medical camps has also been held among the North Indian migrant laborers on 27th April 2014 – 48 people were seen
On Nov. 16, 2022, a general medical camp was held for BBMP employees. Rev. Jesse Ranjan and assistant pastor Rev. Mary Nancy led a prayer before the start of camp. There were about 46 patients examined. There were 20 kids and 22 adults there (7 male and 13 female).
Five volunteers, one pharmacist, and three doctors attended the camp. Nutritional deficits, worm infestation, and seasonal flu were problems found. After an examination, a child with a seizure disorder was forwarded to a higher centre for evaluation. Gastritis, generalised aches and pains, anaemia, URI, and two patients with hypertension were the main concerns among the adults and received the appropriate care. Each patient received individualised health education. Camp was concluded with a word of prayer and refreshments.
On March 16, 2022, a general medical camp was held for BBMP employees, with a focus on women and children. Rev. Jesse Ranjan delivered the opening prayer at the start of camp. Ten volunteers, a pharmacist, and four doctors attended the camp. 42 patients or such were examined. They included 32 youngsters and 13 adults who attended the camp.
Nutritional deficits, skin conditions, and worm infestation among youngsters were the main issues found. Women were treated with nutritional supplements and deworming drugs for generalised aches and pains and nutritional deficiency disorders like anaemia. With a word of prayer and refreshments, the camp came to an end.
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