Mission Evening, CMCT

Missions Evening at BRGH. Sharing on Christian Missions Charitable Trust Work in India, Chennai by founder Dr Colleen Redit, Aaron Moses & Ezekiel.

Dr Colleen M Redit on self & CMCT Background

Called at age 24 young girl followed an elderly missionary
Started teaching 1 girl crafts & God’s Word in a garage
Today 27 ministries, over 366 staff including 30 full time social workers who all meet together at chapel service every morning to worship God & study Bible together as one family
Went by faith. Trust Him & see if it’s His will.
Prayed for more space. Given 3 gifts equal exactly 10% down payment.
Run primary & secondary school free for slum students; hospitals; 6 soup kitchens; leprosy rehabilitation program; wheelchair ministry (part of social ministry); street children ministry; orphanage; screen printing unit; industrial training institute; boys & girls rally (Young Christians brigade similar to guides/scouts)
All ministries emphasis on teaching the Bible
Haven of Hope handicraft center with crafts made by 95 girls/ladies (slums, abusive husbands, etc)
Today, India facing challenge of churches persecuted; churches burnt down; Christian organisations persecuted

Aaron on Rainbow Ministry of Hope (HIV/AIDS ministry)

3m people in India with HIV (a major concern)
People with HIV/AIDS have stigma, ostracized from society & even family rejection
300+ participants being helped in HIV/AIDS ministry
CMCT provides food & nutrition as many live in poverty

Ezekiel on Bridge Gospel Church

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Q&A

Q: Inquiry on Dr Colleen’s health?
A: Thank you for praying. Spinal surgery successful. Knee operation went well.
Q: What opposition is faced?
A: The Lord’s covering has been on CMCT ministry. Have the trust of people. Especially tsunami village but able to share gospel. Difficult for foreign funding. Income tax very detailed questioning. A need to be very careful with forms & how staff goes out speak to people. Praise God no problems despite opposition.
Q: How is the succession planning for CMCT?
A: Very good structure. 5 people on executive members working alongside & taking responsibility. All projects have heads & assistant heads. Board members around the world. Praying for successor.
Q: HIV/AIDS medical cost very expensive especially drugs. How does CMCT cope?
A: Yes costs very expensive but actually India government providing free treatment. Patient must go to hospital monthly else medical staff will visit. CMCT provides free general medical treatment & helps support specialist doctors.
Q: How is HIV transmitted in India?
A: 94% sexually transmitted. CMCT focuses on women & children as more vulnerable & high suicide rate. Often men away for ling & contract HIV sexually. Often don’t realize until woman is pregnant & test scans reveals.
Q: Challenges & advice growing missions & ministries?
A: Keep eyes on the Lord. People will disappoint. Trust by faith. Must have very strong relationship with God. Seek His will. By faith.