2016 dawned brightly for Good News Children Education Mission.
They hosted a three-day conference and one-day, citywide worship gathering in late January. They were greatly encouraged by attendance and the faithful support of their staff that worked tirelessly to host these events.
The next week, GNCEM celebrated the grand opening of their first hospital facility with special guests from Korea and performances from GNCEM students. The new hospital is located on the same grounds as the Daspara School. GNCEM is in the process of securing staffing and medial personnel. This facility will focus on prenatal care and labor and delivery. The hospital will not only meet the practical needs of women in the community, but it will also further GNCEM’s mission of caring for children and their families. The new facility will allow young lives to begin in a healthy, safe, and loving environment.
In addition to the hospital, construction is underway on a new clinic in the neighborhood of Gopalnagar. Many children from this neighborhood and the one adjacent currently attend GNCEM schools. The families in this neighborhood have limited access to public healthcare. GNCEM already provides screenings and minimal health care to their students. This clinic will allow GNCEM to extend care to families already familiar with their ministry and share Christ’s love with entire communities. A team from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama came to Kolkata in January for a pre-design visit. Preston Hite, Professor of Interior Design, led a six-student team. They spent a week learning about construction practices in Kolkata and familiarizing themselves with the ministry here. The team will return to Kolkata in June to complete the building project.
Health and hygiene education will be primary goals of these facilities. GNCEM is hopeful that the people served through these new medical facilities will experience the healing of Christ, both physically and spiritually.