Khardi Mission Field

This is a mission field of the Diocese of Mumbai in Thane district near Chanda town. This field is supported by the Mar Thoma parish in Malad. Mr. Balu is the Evangelist. The mission work started here in 2003 and the Evangelist is reaching out to 47 villages. This Mission witnessed the baptism of 175 members. There are about 175 people seeking baptism. People came from the nearby 14 villages and there were about 300 members present including the children and youth.Rev Sabu Koshy came with a group of members from Malad. All joined together in worship led by Rev KC Chacko and the evangelists. Songs were sung with musical instruments and the people found joy in dancing while rhythmic songs were sung. Children said the Memory Verses. The youth recited long Bible portions. There is regular Bible Study for the Group. There are empowerment programmes for women and a young lady is elected as their Secretary.

The visitors are welcomed. The Field Report was given by the Mission Coordinator Mr. Blessen. The report said that they have Medical Camps every year. The Family Enrichment Programmes are conducted. The believers are taught the habit of giving and they organize programmes. Mar Theodosius and Rev. Sabu Koshy spoke on the occasion. This area has the scope of dividing the group into two and organizing programmes for each independently. After prayer and benediction all came in a line to receive the Kaimuthu. There was also a fellowship meal for all the assembled. The visitors took some rest in the house of Sam and Mini, members of the Mulund Church, as the afternoon was very hot.