It was founded in 1965 by Lesslie Newbigin, bringing together 13 mainline denominations and 4 Christian Service organisations. It began by focussing on providing relief for those in the slums during natural calamities. Over the years it has majored in health needs, socio-political, and health education, and has addressed issues such as urbanisation, eviction and globalisation. More recent work hash included the issue of violence against women, transgender issues, providing care for those with AIDS and homes for the elderly.
On this final day, some scenes not picked up earlier.
The prayer room at the Diocesan Training Centre is used daily. Here a group of school children are there praying for the day. Schools take it in turns. What an example!
A grab shot on the way from Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram
From the train from Chennai to Bangalore
Bangalore station
At / from the World Trade Fair
This evening by God's grace we are going to a first Birthday; then final farewells and an early rise for the flight home.
This has been an incredibly rich and enriching time. My next Sabbatical task is to get something in writing. But jet lag to get over first!
God is good, all the time. We have learnt and experienced so much about faith, mission, evangelism and ministry. May I by God's grace take it to heart and mind.
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