Most people in this South Asian village were afraid to seek medical attention. The closest hospital is 15 miles away, and when villagers traveled to seek care, they never made it back — alive or dead. Not having a body to cremate is a travesty for Hindus because it’s part of their spiritual framework for helping someone pass on from this life.   

Now, thanks to a South Asian doctor people call “Lucky,” villagers have access to medical and soul care.  

Cordy Lowe and Lucky share the gospel out of a South Asian family's home. Lowe is an IMB missionary and Lucky is a Christian doctor. The men partner to share the gospel in rural communities. There are no known Christians in the area — something Cordy is praying won’t last long. IMB Photo

Lucky heard the gospel from International Mission Board missionaries while studying to be a doctor and decided to commit his life to Christ. He’s attended many gospel-themed trainings IMB missionaries Cordy and Elise Lowe have hosted and is passionate about sharing the gospel. The Lowes and Lucky regularly go into communities to talk about their faith. 

Because of their friendship, the Lowes were able to share the gospel in areas they would not have had access to otherwise. These communities are accessible to missionaries because of the resources you provide through the  Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® . 

As Lucky grew in his faith, the Lord developed in him a desire to plant a church in his home village. He wants to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of people through opening a small clinic to serve his community while advancing the gospel. He won’t just be serving his community — seven nearby villages do not have hospitals or clinics. These villages don’t have any known Christians either, but your faithfulness is changing that. 

Lucky recently completed his doctor and pharmacist qualifications and will soon finish his gynecology certification. He is actively working to open his clinic.  

The world’s greatest problem is lostness and the world’s greatest need is the gospel.  Meeting medical needs is one way for gospel access to happen. You’re a part of making gospel access happen. 

Lucky and Cordy walk to a remote village in South Asia to share the gospel. Many of the villages in these areas use open wells for their water source, which brings a host of medical problems. Lucky is a doctor and treats illnesses in these areas. IMB Photo

Thank you for giving. Your gifts to LMCO make it possible for the Lowes to provide medication and supplies to support Lucky’s efforts.  

The Lowes and Lucky have hosted medical clinics in the neighboring villages. At the clinics, they get phone numbers and follow up with patients. They receive many invitations for tea. In South Asian culture, people are quick to extend an invitation to host guests in their homes. 

One of Lucky’s favorite things to do is walk through the villages and invite people to his home or a friend’s home if he is visiting another village. He’ll provide a simple meal — lentil stew — for the 20, 30 or 40 people who come. If Cordy went with Lucky on the trip, after everyone is seated, Lucky says, “You are now going to hear uncle speak.” 

In South Asia, “uncle” is used to respectfully refer to someone older. Since Cordy is a Westerner, people are curious and interested in what he has to say, providing a perfect opportunity to introduce Jesus. Cordy said many people in these areas have never heard the name of Jesus. 

Because you give, Cordy and Elise can tell people who Jesus is and partner with Lucky in an area in great need of the gospel. Thank you — you are changing the eternities of men and women in South Asia. 

Do you want to continue supporting the Lowes? Give now and throughout the year at imb.org/generosity.

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