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Expressing God’s love by providing medical aid, education, social help to individuals and small groups in the UK and worldwide.

Siloam po Box 4198, leamington Spa cV31 9Bp tel: 08000-27-79-17Registered under the charities act 1960 no. 327396 Registered in the United Kingdom no. 2104165

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early autumn 2012

An ongoing legacy of dedicated Christian eye care in India provides a fitting tribute

to Dr. Karl Becker…

Help In sightDr Karl Becker had been working in India for some years with another German medical mission. But he really felt the need to preach the gospel to meet people’s spiritual as well as physical needs.

That is why he began working with an Indian eye doctor, Dr Manuel in Coimbatore in 1971. His ministry established Christian work in Indonesia, Malaysia, Ghana, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Later, when the UK became involved, he also visited and supported the mission work in Portugal and the Philippines. He died sadly in February 2012 at the age of 96 years. Alas, the last few years after the loss of his wife Elsie were spent in a nursing home.

Top, CAST Café provides a relaxed ambience.Far left, X Factor finalist Raquel Thomas headlines music.Right, Lydia Orange will perform with her acoustic guitar as well as in a jazz duo.Right, Osy Waye, Opening Ceremonies Volunteer (Industrial Revolution). With a theme of the Olympics, visitors can meet one of the names from the Games.

Left, Dr. Karl Becker visited Siloam UK head office. Above, excellent eye treatment continues in India. Siloam UK Director Richard Norton (left)

and Dr. Devdutt Thomas examine sight saving eye equipment which generous supporters worldwide helped to purchase.

INsIGHtful EquAtIONCataract + glaucoma + diabetic retinopathy

+ macular degeneration = Common eye problems in India

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With millions of people worldwide suffering cruel slavery, CAST (Christian Anti-Slavery Today) aims to raise awareness and equip others. The CAST Freedom Festival celebrates victories and encourages people to

protect the vulnerable, including children. This community event promises to be lively and inter-active. Music, drama, creative presentations, puppetry and quizzes will appeal to different ages. An inter-active showcase for computer use, chocolate tasting, arts and crafts workshops will all take place in the context of working toward freedom.

The festival starts with a Cast Café from 12.30 to 2.30, offering hands-on activities, stalls, food and timed intervals of entertainment. The Festival Finale from 3.00 to 5.00 is a staged event but also involves audience participation. Highlights include music, multi-media presentations and a Teens & 20’s Fair Fashion Show.

Admission and resources are free but donations are appreciated to continue this vital work. ‘With a child sold every two minutes, there is urgency,’ CAST team members emphasise. Yet they point out that each of us can help in simple ways – and together we can make a difference!

Find outhow we’re

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of slavery

Freedom

Festival

sat22.9.12

12.30-5pm

birchwood centre

muswell hill

london n10 3BG

CAST is a designated project, 088, with Siloam Christian Ministrieswhich is registered under the Charities Act 1960, No 327396.www.siloam.org.ukwww.cast.eu.com

?Want totake part?Call 020 8883 9600

A community fun day out for all ages – with a purpose…

freedom festival 2012

Find outhow we’rebreakingthe bondsof slavery

FreedomFestival

sat22.9.1212.30-5pmbirchwood centremuswell hilllondon n10 3BG

CAST is a designated project, 088, with Siloam Christian Ministries

which is registered under the Charities Act 1960, No 327396.

www.siloam.org.uk

www.cast.eu.com

?Want totake part?Call 020 8883 9600

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As relationships are formed, then the gospel is shared and the need for change is gently unfolded.

* denotes projects overseen by our affiliate partner Childcare Worldwide www.childcareworldwide.org

Sponsoring a child offers them the gift of a changed life.

After years of sponsoring a child, Alan and Sue Hodgkinson of Corwen, North Wales,

travelled to Vietnam to meet her in person…

together Child sponsorshipSeeing the country and enjoying the company of Vietnamese Christians proved a tremendous experience for Alan and Sue. Yet, there was the excitement of meeting Nhan, the girl they sponsor.

‘It was a moment we’ll never forget. After writing to and receiving letters and photographs from Nhan for five years, we met her. What an absolutely delightful 14 year old she turned out to be. It would be difficult to express how wonderful this moment was for us.’

On Sunday morning, they worshipped with Nhan and her family in their church in Danang. They note, ‘This was the most special time of our whole trip which we’ll never forget. To sit worshipping God with Nhan and her parents brought tears to our eyes and made us feel incredibly privileged.

‘Thank you to Mr Duc, Thao Tho, South East Asia Voluntary Representative Don Foster and everyone at Siloam for making this trip so unforgettable. We certainly want to see Nhan again and we’ll continue to do all we can to support her education and hope that she achieves her desire to become a doctor.’

Acceptance and rehabilitation bring hope to prostitutes…

Rehabilitating RahabIn South Africa, Dave and Vicky Emmerson join with people from local churches to go out on the most dangerous streets at night. It’s to share love with prostitutes.

‘The majority of these “street-workers” come from very difficult life circumstances,’ explains Dave. ‘Some were abused as children; others lost their families due to tragedy and had to support themselves by prostitution. Most are homeless and live on the streets with alcohol or drug addictions. They are living desperate and hopeless lives.

‘The team aims to first show the prostitutes love and acceptance as they are so used to being rejected, looked down upon, used and unloved. As relationships are formed, then the gospel is shared and the need for change is gently unfolded.

‘God has really blessed this co-operative work as several women have made the hard decision to come off the street and begin a new life. Praise God that some of them have also given their lives to Jesus. Please pray that God's love would break through years of abuse, rejection and heart hardening.’

A CHIlD’s VIEwIn Vietnam, about one-third of children under

the age of 16 can be classified as poor.

Above, Alan and Sue Hodgkinson with Nhan and her parents outside their church.

Left, Nhan, Thao Tho, who served as an excellent interpreter, and Vietnam Director Tran Cong Duc.

Vicky Emmerson (left) with other members of the Rahab team as they pray together before going out on the streets to share the love of Jesus with the “street-workers”.

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* denotes projects overseen by our affiliate partner Childcare Worldwide www.childcareworldwide.org

Sponsoring a child offers them the gift of a changed life.

6. Ruth and her grandchildren excitedly receive their Survival Pack.

Urgent medical needs cannot be ignored. Yet, when your family needs food, you

are faced with a desperate task…

Medicine and MealsIn Mexico one family struggles as Ruth, a mother and grandmother, remains the sole provider. Everyday, she works hard selling newspapers in the street. Yet, Ruth must also care for her family’s needs. Her husband is in a wheelchair, and her oldest son José(30) is confined to his bed. Ruth takes care of José, changing his diapers regularly. Also, one of her grandchildren, Judith (6), has

water collecting in her brain. Judith has already had one costly surgery, but will need another one in the future.

Recently, Ruth herself was taken to the hospital after falling down in the street, bleeding. Now, she has to pay

for expensive medicine to help control her high blood pressure.

Ruth was doing everything she could for her family. Yet because

of their medical bills, buying food with her meager salary was proving an almost impossible task. Now, through the Survival Pack Programme, our Childcare Worldwide (CCW) partners are able to provide much needed food. Ruth can use her money for medical needs, yet the family can enjoy healthy meals together.

suRVIVAl PACkHalf the population of Mexico

lives in poverty.

Siloam Gospel Clinic in Ghana gives healthcare and provides a tool for evangelism.

Founded by our co-worker, the Revd Egya-Blay, premises include a laboratory, consulting room and observation wards for patients. Everyone involved in the mission wants to expand the quality of care. Yet, currently, there is indebtedness due to the need for medicine and drugs. Also, a new generator is needed to supply reliable electricity.

This clinic reflects just one worthy project of Siloam Evangelical Mission which Revd. Egya-Blay began to meet

spiritual and other needs in Ghana. Siloam churches have been founded. ‘As a result of the success story of the mission, one of the churches has a school,’ explains Revd Egya-Blay. ‘It is a primary school and we hope to start a junior high school, if it’s the Lord’s will. But this needs a lot of support from concerned people to build a suitable building and support payment to the teachers.’

Evangelism is far-reaching, including areas of the Ivory Coast which border Ghana. Here people are recovering from violence and need both spiritual and practical support.

In Ghana, healthcare and evangelism reach people in need…

Meeting spiritual and Practical Needs

Essiama Nursing Training School.

Laboratory assistants.

Pastor Blay, founder.

Patients record keeping Office.

The entrance of the clinic of The Mission.

The medical assistant at work.

Nyekyima School. The Siloam school with a section of students.

Siloam Morning Star Academy.

Siloam Evangelical Church Service.

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Expressing God’s love by providing medical aid, education, social help to individuals and small groups in the UK and worldwide.

PRAYER DIARYPlease pray for:

SUNDAY – Guidance for CAST (Christian Anti Slavery

Today) as they seek ways to promote their mission to

make people more aware of slavery in today’s society.

Also for the health of the principals and for much needed

volunteers and funding.

MONDAY – The follow-up missions after the Bible camps

in Eastern Europe and Portugal.

TUESDAY – Doctors and staff at Olankasurai Clinic,

Kenya.

WEDNESDAY – Steph and Geoff of Leamington Christian

Mission, that they will be refreshed after their holiday

and strengthened for the harvest (when gifts are received

for the winter mission) and the Christmas work ahead of

them.

THURSDAY – Our administration team in UK – Richard,

Teresinha, Michael and Lan.

FRIDAY – Pappy Daniel’s ministry in Kerala, India. The

Light of Hope Mission, among other things, helps people

find work by providing basic training in such skills as

sewing.

SATURDAY – Revd Egya-Blay’s Gospel Clinic ministry in

Ghana.

Gemmar is just one child who benefits from the physical and spiritual care that Wheels of Life bring to the needy.

‘Wheels of Life’ in the Philippines brings hope to the desperately poor families living in

the streets…

One Child’s Prayer

My Prayer by Gemmar Cornelio: Lord, I want to have a house so I could

leave the sidewalksI want to be rich, always lacking in food. I pray that somebody will give us a house….

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In Haiti, 24% of children under the age of five suffer chronic malnutrition.

* denotes projects overseen by our affiliate partner Childcare Worldwide www.childcareworldwide.org

These Haitian boys happily show their full plates of food.

Hungry children can only think about food – which they never have enough of…

No More Hunger!In Haiti, families struggle to have enough to eat. Such was the case with Noel Woncesca. His mother couldn’t provide food for him. Going to class hungry, he could hardly pay attention. Frequently, he would doze off. Again and again, his thoughts focused on food – food which he didn’t have.

One day, a big change came. Our CCW partners started a lunch programme in his school. It was a day of great rejoicing and there was hardly anything else the children talked about. It meant no more hunger!

Since then, Noel’s education and general health have improved. He is now able to listen well to his teacher and finds the subjects interesting.

Even though his mother often doesn’t have food for him when he gets home, he can make it through the day because of the good school meal. One day, Noel said to Mendelson, the CCW Haitian Director: ‘I always ask God to bless you and the people overseas for giving food to my school.’

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STOP PRESSIn the aftermath of the deadly flooding in the Philippines, please pray for the many bereaved and displaced people.

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