evangelism

William Carey

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Life and Ministry

Full Name: William Carey
Birthplace: The village of Paulerspury near Northamptonshire, England
Parents: Edmund and Elizabeth Carey
Date of Birth: August 17, 1761
Date of Death: June, 1834
Salvation Experience: Accepted Christ at the age of 18

Service and Achievements

William Carey is known as the “Father of Modern Missions.”
He translated the Bible into many Indian languages and was the first person to establish a printing press in India to print the Holy Bible.

He dedicated his life to God’s service in 1779, and on November 11, 1793, he arrived in Calcutta (Kolkata), India by ship to begin his missionary work.

Carey faced many struggles and hardships in his ministry. At one time, all the Bible manuscripts ready for printing were destroyed by fire, but he did not lose heart — he translated and printed them again.

The East India Company worked against him, and even some Christian groups and his own family did not support him in the beginning. During the first seven years of his mission work, not a single person accepted Christ, yet he never gave up.

Over 41 years of ministry in India, William Carey translated and printed the entire Bible in 24 languages and the New Testament in about 40 languages.

He suffered many personal losses — his son died, his wife passed away, some of his close friends died, and he even lost one of his legs, but he never stopped serving God.

Famous Quote

“Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.”
This statement shows Carey’s strong faith and vision to do mighty works for the Lord.

Spiritual Thought

As it is written in Psalm 60:12,

“Through God we shall do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies.”

William Carey truly lived this verse. He did great works for God and for the salvation of souls. Let us also dedicate ourselves with the same passion and commitment.
May God give us such grace. Amen.

Mary Longdon

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Dr. Mary Longdon was one of the dedicated missionary women doctors who gave her life to serve people in India. She studied at the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, where she completed her medical degree. The experience she gained as a young doctor there became a great blessing for her later work in India. She also completed her post-graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania. After finishing all her training, she offered herself for missionary service and sailed to India in December 1899.

Biography:

  • Birth: –
  • Home Calling (Death): –
  • Native Place: Pennsylvania
  • Country: United States of America
  • Place of Ministry: India

When Dr. Mary arrived in India, her first posting was at Deogarh, where she served faithfully for nearly twelve years. Later, she was transferred to Bilaspur, where she worked for five years, and then to Pendra Road, where she continued her ministry for ten years. In her later years, she took charge of all the medical work in the Hamirpur District in the United Provinces.

Her responsibilities were many — she cared for women and children in the mission homes at Kulpahar, and often had to travel long distances to places like Mahoba and Rath. These journeys were difficult because of the rough roads and harsh weather, yet she continued her service without complaint.

Mary Longdon’s Ministry in India:
The most important and lasting work of Dr. Mary Longdon was the establishment of the Tuberculosis Sanatorium at Pendra Road — the only institution of its kind in that part of India at the time. The sanatorium served men and women of all religions, offering medical care and comfort to those suffering from the disease.

Through her kindness, humility, and gentle nature, Mary made many friends among the upper-class Indian families. It was through one of these friendships that she received the first donation from a Hindu family to build the sanatorium — a beautiful example of unity and love beyond religion.

Mary personally selected Pendra Road as the perfect location for the sanatorium because of its clean air and peaceful surroundings. Later, the institution became known as a Union Christian Sanatorium. Through her faithful planning and tireless service, countless people were healed — both physically and spiritually.

Dr. Mary Longdon served the people of India with deep love and dedication for thirty-eight years. In 1937, she retired from her active ministry, leaving behind a great legacy of compassion, service, and faith.