CHURCH OF SOUTH INDIA HOSPITAL

BANGALORE

(Karnataka Central Diocese)

No.2, Hazarat Kambal Posh Road,

Bangalore 560 051

 

NEWS LETTER

(For private circulation only)

 

                                                                                                   

 

For a child has been born for us, a Son

 given  to us;  authority rests  upon  His

shoulders; And he is named Wonderful

Counselor,  Mighty  God,   Everlasting

Father, Prince of Peace.

-         Isaiah 9:6

 

DIRECTOR’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

 

Christmas is not a myth, not a tradition, it is not a dream. It is a glorious reality. It is a time of great joy. Bethlehem’s manger crib became the link that bound a lost world to a loving God. From that manger came a Man who not only taught us a way of life, but brought us into a new relationship with our creator. Christmas means God loves us so much He gave us the BEST GIFT, GIFT OF HIS OWN SON TO SAVE US  from sin and death. What can we give Him in return – like a rock do we have to be struck to give, like a sponge do we have to be squeezed to give or like a flower give freely – let us give Him

Our truth telling

Our honesty

Our hard work

Our commitment

Our obedience

Our heart and will

A Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to you all.

 

SPECIAL PRAYERS

Pathology                                 -           Dr. Renu Agarwal, Mrs. Santhosha Srinivasan,  

                                                Staff and Students        

Y.F.C.                                    

Radiology                                 -           Mr. Kersome, Staff and Students

 

CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME

Carol Service               -  6:00pm         -  December 2, 2004.

Carol Rounds               -                       -  December 10 & 11, 2004.

Sports Day                   -   2:30pm        -  December 14,2004.

CHAPEL SERVICE

Monday to Friday                     - 6.45am          - For Students

Wednesday                              - 1.00pm          - Prayer for all

Thursday                                  - 12.30pm        - For House Keeping Staff

Saturday                                   - 8.30am

Sunday                         - 6.00pm

 

EVENTS

 

Children’s Day was celebrated on November 12, 2004. A free Health Camp was conducted for children below 14 years of age by a team of doctors consisting of Paediatricians, Paediatric Cardiologist, Ophthalmologist, Dental and ENT Surgeons. Thirty six children were screened at this camp. A drawing competition was also held for children and various schools took part in the event.

 

Hospital Day Fete: The 111^th Anniversary of our Hospital was celebrated on Saturday November  13, 2004 which started at 10:30am. The Chief Guest, Ms.R.Nicedemus, Principal,  Goodwill Girl’s High School & Composite Junior College, declared the Fete open. Staff and Students from all Departments of the Hospital participated in the programme by holding food and games stalls.  Other well wishers of the Hospital also participated in this fund raising event by sponsoring in cash and kind. Our sincere thanks and appreciation for the effort and endeavor of all  who made this event a memorable one.

   The Lucky Draw was held at 6:00pm. The winning numbers are as follows:- 

                              I Prize :    Ticket No. 9159    -   Philips Television

II Prize :    Ticket No. 9741     -   Electric Rice Cooker

III Prize:    Ticket No.   547      -   a set of two Hot Case

Consolation Prizes:

                        Hampers:          Ticket No.:   1027

Ticket No.:   3711

Ticket No.:   4867

 

National Immunization Day was on November 21, 2004. The second round of Pulse Polio Drops was given to children below 5 years of age on 21^st November 2004.

 

Another Open Heart Surgery at CSI Hospital: A team of surgeons headed by Dr.Colin John, Honorary Director, performed a closure of an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) on Saturday November 27, 2004. 

 

WELCOME

Mrs. Pooja, Telephone Operator. Ms. Jemima & Ms. Esther Sangeetha, Clinical Instructors.   Mr. Walter Moses, Ms. Sumathi, Ms. Josephine Stella, Staff Nurses. Ms.Asha Mary, Intern Nurse

 

VISITORS

We welcome the following visitors to our hospital from Gloucester Diocese:-

Rev. Angela Butler

Rev. Graham Osborne

Rev. Hilary Rundle

Mr. Clifford Poole

Rev. Rosemary Pullon from United Reform Church

A team of Physicians and other Medical Workers from Australia.

 

WEBSITE

The Website for our Hospital is in the process of being built. You can access the site using the URL: www.csihospitalblr.org.  All suggestions to be sent to Mr.David P. Raju, Administrator /Dr.Christi Savio, HOD, Department of Paediatrics.

 

 

YOUTH WORLD        - Rev. Suresh Pawar, Religious Works Department

 Caring and Sharing

The importance of sharing and caring is seen in the feeding of the five thousand which is the only miracle recorded in all four of the Gospels.  (Matt. 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17 and John 6:1-14). 

First, when we have something, even if it is a small portion, we must learn to share with others.  The Galilean lad had two loaves of bread and five fishes. When the disciples wondered how they were going to provide for the multitudes who had come to hear Jesus, this lad came forward  and gave it to the Lord.  He saw a need greater than his and he was willing to share what little he had with the multitude that was hungry.

In our day-to-day life many a time we see people in need of something. Most of us are selfish. We don’t  want to share anything with friends. (It is mine, from my home, my Church, etc.)  Even in studies we don’t like to share with others. We don’t want to help our fellow students who are weaker than us.  Every miracle in the Bible teaches us a lesson on caring and sharing.  We must learn from this.

Second lesson according to Mark’s Gospel is that the Lord took bread in his hand and he prayed to Heavenly Father and broke it and told His disciples to distribute it to the multitude. This symbolizes us. When we give ourselves to God He breaks our own plans, desires and will, and enables us to be used for His glory. He breaks our attitude and will, and use us as a blessing to many. As children of God we must love one another, share and care for each other.

 

Golden Verse for you: “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interest of others”      - Philippians 2:4

 

Question:  How often have you overlooked someone in need of your help?

 

Bible Reading: Philippians 2: 1-11; James 2: 1-13.