VISIT TO BETHANY ASHRAM, CHANNAPATNA
"Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in
you is greater than he who is in the world" - 1John 4:4
On Friday, 29th July 2022, Rev. Dr. Dexter S. Maben, our Presbyter, Wg Cdr I. D.
Soans, Secretary, and Mr. Praveen Oscar Shiri, Convener, Care for the Elderly,
along with Mr. Hemprakash Vailshery, visited the Bethany Ashram at
Channapatna.
St. Andrew's Church has been supporting and has been associated with
Bethany Ashram over the past few years. At present, there are 9 elderly people
living in the Ashram. We were welcomed by Rev. P. V. G. Kumar, and had a
blessed time of prayer and fellowship.
The visit was very encouraging because the elders shared their personal
experiences that they had over the years, and happily interacted with us. The
time was very joyous and fruitful, and was a great experience of sharing the love
and care they need. There were words of encouragement for the elders to
continue to share this love with each other. We had fellowship lunch, and spent
some time with them.
We would like to thank God Almighty for this time He gave us to visit this Ashram,
spend some time and interact with the elders living there. A special thanks to
Rev. Dr. Dexter S. Maben and Rev. P. V. G. Kumar for their leadership and
initiative to make the life of these dear elders more comfortable and pleasant at
the Ashram.
Mr. Praveen Oscar Shiri
Convener, CFE