India Team Update

Dear Friends of Christian Missions Charitable Trust,

It has been several months since we have posted an update about the ministry, but supporters of CMCT from our area have been involved in several ways.

Teri Gundlach, Anne Storm and Mary Hendricks led a team of 12 local women from 4 local churches to CMCT in late January to early February.

It was a great trip for each woman who expressed the impact seeing this ministry had on them. They were so impressed to see the far reaching work CMCT does for approximately 3,000 poor on a daily basis with the love of Jesus.

Everyone was exhausted at the end of the trip just because of the time it took to see so many of CMCT’s 24 ministries! Team members had the opportunity to speak/teach at a soup kitchen, to the HIV/AIDS affected ministry, in the morning chapel sessions and at a huge 71st birthday party for the founder, Dr. Colleen Redit.

The team asked friends and relatives if they would like to donate for a gift to the medical ministry – an instrument that can be used to instantly test for such things as HIV/AIDS and typhoid. People were so generous that, not only was the instrument purchased, but enough was left over to pay for the completion of a home destroyed by the tsunami, as well as provide crutches and wheelchairs in the leprosy village. The group of women are continuing to pursue ways to help support the ministry.

If you are interested in possibly going on a trip to visit CMCT, please reply to indiainvolveteam@gmail.com and we will contact you about the next trip to India.

In late April, Don and Mary Hendricks attended the CMCT International Board meeting in Chennai. Don serves as one of two representatives from the U.S.  The Board is comprised of individuals from England, Scotland, New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, India and the U.S.

Don was very impressed by the quality of these Board members and how well they work together in giving counsel to the Executives of the ministry.  It was a joy to hear the Lord had provided for their financial needs in the past fiscal year.  He has also been faithful to give direction during challenging times, comfort during sad times, and joy in Him at all times.  There were reports from each ministry and it is truly amazing all that is accomplished through the staff of more than 250. Please pray for them.

Sadly, we report Katie Parsons died on May 17, 2010.  In 1999 she visited CMCT with a team of ladies and had been a faithful supporter and advocate ever since.  She asked in lieu of flowers those remembering her life would please consider supporting CMCT. 

Please make checks payable to Luis Palau Association

and mark "In Katie Parson's Memory"

Mail to:
Christian Missions Charitable Trust
c/o Luis Palau Association

P.O. Box 50, Portland, OR 97207

Or go online to: www.palau.org/giving and comment "In Katie Parson's Memory

Katie's Memorial Service:
Monday, June 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
600 St. Andrews Road
Newport Beach, California

Roy, her husband, blogged her journey at: Katie's Blog .  You may email him at roypar@cox.net with any messages you may want to convey.

We rejoice in the gains made by the Ladies' trip and the wonderful Board meeting report from Don and Mary, yet mourn the loss of our dear friend Katie.

Thank you for your prayers and support as we seek to help CMCT accomplish the work they have been given to do by God.

Best,

The India Team