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"What you are building is not a medical school It is the kingdom of God "
Born to a second generation missionary couple, Ida Scudder had a legacy to passion. She lived a life that continues to inspire generations of Christian doctors in particular and missionaries in general, Her achievements and expansions mentioned in these pages make us wonder how one person can do so much for God's kingdom in a lifetime.
Pauline Jeffery's story on lda is both captivating and challenging- We instantly move into the 19" century rural India infested with diseases and poverty. A single night with three obstetric emergencies changed lda Scudder's life - After training as a medical doctor in America, she came back to India. Fully bound to the call she had received from God, she began her work in a cubicle in her ancestral home at Vellore. The love of Christ that emanated from this life like an aroma attracted people of all classes To meet their needs and share the gospel, she began building medical facilities that she would later call the kingdom of God "rather than structures. With a charity of 8000 dollars from Mr. Schell and Mary Taber Schell she started the work with friends like Gertrude Dodd stepping in for assistance.
ISBN:9789384328009
