Our History

It started in the year 1981 when Brother Amal (Founder and president of the society) chanced to meet a mute boy whose entire body - bar his face, was putrefied and infected with worms. It was this moment that God touched and inspired Amal to reveal a mission, which he was to fulfill for the sake of God. Amal listened to God’s call – “Hurry out to the streets and alleys of the town and bring the poor, the crippled the blind and the lame. Go out to the country roads and the lanes and make the people come in so that my house will be full.”- and started working towards accomplishing God’s will. He cleansed the boy and took him to the hospital and provided for his medical treatment. After the treatment Amal accepted and received the boy to his own home. This was the beginning of a great mission which God had revealed to Amal. He began to work towards the rehabilitation of the poor abandoned people wandering on the streets. Eventually Amal`s home turned into “a home for the homeless” and was named as Evangelashram. Despite the lack of future funds, without clarity and backing of corporates the Ashram has been a journey of selfless love, miracles and kind hearted efforts of volunteers.

Brother Amal along with his twelve spiritual and religious brothers established this ashram as an organization on 20th May 1992. The inauguration ceremony of the Evangelashram was carried out by Rev. Fr. Simon Fernandez. During the inauguration ceremony Rev. Fr. George Kuttickal MCBS sanctified the organization and Rev. Fr. Oswald CMI delivered the sermon. On 20th August 1997 Evangelashram got registered as a society under Charitable Society Act (ER NO 522/97).

This was followed by the approval from the Government of Kerala (Appr No 926) on 12th December 2002.

Thus since 1981, the welcoming gates of Evangelashram under the leadership of Amal have seen more than 1000 people having their lives touched by the divine grace and leaving as new beings. Each one has left an imprint on the working of the Ashram. We are yet to turn away any potential resident and more often than not, encourage visitors to bring in any child who may be wanting care, attention and most important a platform to launch their lives as better people from this humble place.

A minute a day of your life will make a lifetime of difference for another - this has been the underlying motivation for volunteering contribution, which has sustained the Ashram in times of need and despair. Children need better resources and the impoverished ones need even more. It is thus in our own humble way that we thank you for your time in viewing this website and invite you to visit our Ashram at any time of your convenience. At the very least, we would be happy in the knowledge that our message has spread and we can work with renewed vigor in pursuing the goals than we can only see through the grace of the Lord.

Close

vision 2040

A New World Through Us

"... without Me you can do nothing."     (John 15:5)

VISION  2040:   A NEW WORLD THROUGH US

Our aim is to create a world without destitute (vagabonds).

I. MASTER PLAN

1.  The establishment of the Evangelashram at Koonammavu, Ernakulam (Cochin), Kerala is the first step of our mission, in India. This ashram at Koonammavu has been functioning as the central office ever since its inception. Its whole expansion will be completed by the grace of God within 2015.

2. Within 2025, the needful communications and decisions to establish rehabilitation centres for the destitute will be done with all the state authorities in India for establishing centres in each of them, and also for at least 100 centres abroad. Along with this, we will focus on other countries too, for the same.

3.  Attempt for the suitable land acquisitions and building construction will begin in each state of India and also in the overseas centres.

4. In the larger states, more than one centre will be established.

5. Completion of the construction of the buildings and all the other arrangements for the rehabilitation of the destitute will be done by 2038.

6. The process to find out volunteers and sponsors all around the world will continue till the accomplishment of the mission, a World Devoid of Destitute.

7. With the help of each government of the particular country, the sacred task of sheltering all the vagabonds worldwide during the period 2038 - 2040.

8. All the centres established by us should function for the sake of a world without destitute (Activities for the later periods can be planned and executed by the existing generations of the time).

9. However, if sufficient financial and material resources are received prior to the expected time, the above objectives (1-5) can be achieved swiftly.

II. ACHIEVING THE TARGET

Evangelashram will recruit a minimum of two volunteers irrespective of religion or caste, with a strong commitment to rehabilitate the destitute on a global basis. Those who are capable enough to bring another two dedicated volunteers will only be recruited.

a. Will join together with another two institutions of the similar concern in 2012 and they will be provided with encouragement and mutual cooperation.

b. Primary conveniences will be arranged for the children rehabilitated from the street.

c. Precautionary measures will be taken to prevent the inmates from returning to the street.

d. Each child will be provided with a sponsor by dint of the combined effort of the volunteers and well-wishers.

e. Preliminary studies, medical treatment and such other arrangements will be ensured.

f. Various therapies will be provided to ensure recreation, physical fitness and artistic talents.

g. Training and placement, in the fields ideally suited to the aptitude and temperament of the child will be provided.

h. With foresight, a strategy will be chalked out with special emphasis on hygiene, to prevent epidemics.

i. A biogas plant will be set up that can guarantee the treatment of waste products and this would help the production of biogas.

j. There will be an attempt to establish cordial relationship with all the people of the surrounding locality, and meetings will be held to strengthen communal harmony.

k. Rain water harvesting will be ensured and the water scarcity will be solved. Thereby the financial expenditure for water will be reduced:

l. Solar water heating equipments will be installed and electric power will be produced.

III DUTIES OF THE VOLUNTEERS

When a volunteer absorbs a minimum of 2 volunteers of his calibre, into this sacred mission in one year, he can become a coordinator.

a. It is the duty of each member to sensitize the people about the need to prevent the phenomenon called street children. On the one hand volunteers should rescue the destitute from the streets and on the other they should conduct awareness programmes so that none will be thrown out to the streets.

b. Universities, schools and religious institutions have to be regularly visited and the future generation should be given proper enlightenment in this regard.

c. There should be training and seminars to give emphasis on family bonding and the need to prevent old parents from being thrown out into the streets. It will be better to work in tandem with the religious hierarchy. The ultimate aim should be to sensitize the new generation about their duty and obligation to their parents.

d. There should be attempts to enhance agricultural production in proportion to the increase in the population. It is desirable for a volunteer to know some farming as it is a necessity for us to be self-sufficient against food scarcity.  Each of us should contribute in our own way to translate this idea into a reality.

e. There should be proper attention given to create hygienic environment. It is the responsibility of each volunteer.

f. Those street children who see the street as their last resort should be identified and brought to the respective centre.

g. A sponsor has to be found out for each orphan, with the support of the volunteers.

h. All the activities of this organization will be coordinated and led forward by the decision taken by the core group of the coordination committee and the Evangelashram Society.

"I can do all things through Him that strengthens me." [Philippians 4:13]

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER?

1. Please try to understand and learn the method of the functioning of Evangelashram which is trying to create a world without destitute.

2. Try to understand and learn more about the other institutions which are functioning in more or less the same way.

3. Accept it as a Gift of God, when we get a membership in Evangelashram, which is moulding the street children into new human beings.

4. When we find somebody having no kith or kin, wandering in the street, identify and bring such people to our institution or anyone of similar nature.

5. If we find unknown patients in the government hospitals or medical colleges, we can treat them also in this way.

6. If the vagabond straying in the street has some relatives, sensitize them and then take the patient to them.

7. See that other similar organizations also cooperate with us.

8. Bring more members to the organization if we find them like-minded and refined.

9. Sensitize and persuade the following types of people into this movement: retired personnel, widows, educated as well as uneducated people and single people.

10. Go on enlightening the people about the movement.

11. Learn and teach the importance of human values.

12. We can work along with the people whom we take from the street.

13. We can dedicate a little of our valuable time, as and when it is available, to the service of these poor people. Those who like can take up this as a lifelong commitment.

14. Discourage both begging and giving alms in the street.

15. To bring the tedency of begging in the street to an end, we should renew and reinvigorate family relationship. We should stop the street mafia that controls the street begging at any cost.

16. Seminars should be conducted about our institution and its functioning in schools, colleges, houses of worship, public places etc.

17. We can either sponsor or find out sponsors for the young as well as the old inmates of this institution on a temporary or permanent basis.

18. Find out or extend financial support to this institution according to our capacity.

19. Pray for this institution so that it may become a success practically.

20. We can help this institution by contributing the skill or technology we have.

21. There is no need of worrying about one's future, when one starts his/her missionary work here. We provide simple food, clothes, shelter and security to such people.  Whether we are religious heads, officers of the judiciary, administrators, cultural leaders, social reformers, bureaucrats, law enforcers, members of social welfare organizations, charitable organizations, laymen, clergy, media personnel, writers, artists, athletes, businessmen, entrepreneurs, politicians, heads of nursing homes, members of different clubs, organizers, students, teachers, Non-Resident Indians, well-wishers from different countries and all like minded people, please come forward to accomplish this sacred task, without any desire for position or benefit.

Close

What we believe

We believe with the grace of God together we can create a world free of destitute. God will bless us for this noble work and help us achieve our mission. We all are God`s children and it is our moral responsibility to take care of our brothers and sisters on the street. The story of the Rich man and Lazarus in the Holy Bible reminds us about the same.

The Rich man and Lazarus

(Luke 16:19-31)

Jesus told a story about a Rich man who wore the finest clothes and lived in luxury. A beggar named Lazarus lay outside the Rich man's gate. Lazarus was hungry and his body was covered with sores. He was hoping that the Rich man may have pity on him and that he might be able to satisfy his hunger with the leftovers from his table. But every day the Rich man passed by Lazarus without even giving him a thought.

The Bible says that Lazarus died and went to heaven. The Rich man also died, but he went to hell. In hell, he looked up and saw Lazarus in heaven on Abraham’s bosom. He asked Abraham to let Lazarus dip his finger in water and come and touch it to his burning tongue, but Abraham said, "No." Then he reminded the Rich man how he had enjoyed such good things on earth while Lazarus had nothing.

The Rich man then asked Abraham to allow Lazarus to go back to the earth and warn his five brothers so that they would not end up in hell with him; but again, Abraham said, "No." The Rich man finally realized his mistake, but it was too late.

God is giving us an opportunity to learn from the Scripture and live our lives accordingly. If we do so God promises us eternal life.
“The numbers of a man’s days at the most are an hundred years. As a drop of water unto the sea, and a gravel stone in comparison of the sand; so are a thousand years to the days of eternity”. [SIRACH 18:9-10]

We need to come together for the sake of this noble mission and keep our hearts and minds open to the Scripture and God’s message and care for these people who lie on the streets without food, clothing and proper shelter.

How can you dine with pleasure when the helpless and starving people look on?

How can you sleep in cozy comforts when the pitiable homeless with suffering bodies sleep on pavements amid rain and dew?

How can you dress yourself with choice clothes when these unfortunate ones live with foul smelling dirty rags?

To fulfill this ennobling mission
We invite you all to join together
 Let the wise lend some wisdom……
The intelligent some diligence………
The discerning some discernment….
The conscious stricken join us……

Close

Our Vision is our mission

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur.

TO ACHIEVE BY THE YEAR 2040, A WORLD DEVOID OF STREET CHILDREN and forsaken ones, all service minded people are invited, and are requested to inspire other people to participate in it. An India-without homeless destitute Nay, A world without the wandering, homeless and abandoned is our goal. This will be possible only through you who read this, dear brethren. We are looking forward toward your compassionate approach.

According to the geographical condition, the earth consists of 80% water and 20% land. And out of the land, 80% is not suitable for dwelling but only a 20% is proper for habitation. This 80:20 ratio shows us that a minimum 20% success will be achieved of any goal that we set before us.

We have the humble satisfaction that we could lift up more than thousands of destitute that had been wandering on the streets, since 1981. We brought them to our centre Evangelashram, bathed them, gave them new clothes, provided them food, treated their wounds and scars and encouraged them to depend on God and thus helped them to become a new creation. Meanwhile, we found out most of their whereabouts. After seeing them in good mental and physical condition, we restored them back to their own families. At present, we have about 150 inmates under care. This is the major fact that encourages us to have the confidence and strengthen us with the assurance that we can achieve our goal, ‘A WORLD DEVOID OF DESTITUTE.’

Brother Amal opens in front of us a very clear strategy to achieve this by the year 2040. First year 2; 2^nd year 2$2 = 4+2= 6; third year 4$2 = 8+6=14; fourth year 8$2=16+14+30; fifth year 16$2=32+30= 62 etc...

2016	32$2	64+62 = 126	people
2017	64$2	128+126 = 254	people
2018	128$2	256+254 = 510	people
2019	256$2	512+510 = 1,022	people
2020	512$2	1,024+1,022 = 2,046	people
2021	1,024$2	2,048+2,046 = 4,094	people
2022	2,048$2	4,096+4,094 = 8,190	people
2023	4,096$2	8,192+8,190 = 16,382	people
2024	8,192$2	16,384+16,382 = 32,766	people
2025	16,384$2	32,768+32,766 = 65,534	people
2026	32,768$2	65,536+65,534 = 1, 31,070	people
2027	65,536$2	1, 31,072+1, 31,070 = 2, 62,142	people
2028	1, 31,072$2	2, 62,144+2, 62,142 = 5, 24,286	people
2029	2, 62,144$2	5, 24,288+5, 24,286 = 10, 48,574	people
2030	5, 24,288$2	10, 48,576+10, 48,574 = 20, 97,150	people
2031	10, 48,576$2	20, 97,152+20, 97,150 = 41, 94,302	people
2032	20, 97,152$2	41, 94,304+41, 94,302 = 83, 88,606	people
2033	41, 94,304$2	83, 88,608+83, 88,606 = 1, 67, 77,214	people
2034	83,88,608$2	1,67,77,216+1,67,77,214 = 3,35,54,430	people
2035	1,67,77,216$2	3,35,54,432+3,35,54,430 = 6,71,08,862	people
2036	3,35,54,432$2	6,71,08,864+6,71,08,862 = 13,42,17,726	people
2037	6,71,08,864$2	13,42,17,728+13,42,17,726 = 26,84,35,454	people
2038	13,42,17,728$2	26,84,35,456+26,84,35,454= 53,68,70,910	people
2039	26,84,35,456$2	53,68,70,912+53,68,70,910 = 107,37,41,822	people
2040	53,68,70,912$2	107,37,41,824+107,37,41,822= 214,74,83,646	people

Total no. of people = 214, 74, 83,646

80 % 171, 79, 86,916.8

20 % 42, 94, 96,729.2

“We invite you to be a part of this great mission to liberate as many of these orphaned children and adults as possible, giving them a new life of safety and hope; to ensure that they get a good meal, a clean bed and a good education- and dream of what they might be when they grow up. So come forward and join this life-building movement, so that these neglected children grow into decent, productive and responsible members of the society.

We know that our task is lengthy and arduous. But we are sure to accomplish the mission with your inspiring participation. Let’s start our joint effort NOW!”

Close

Wisdom Army

(Aimed to build - A World Devoid of Destitute)

“Open your mouth for the dumb, for the rights of all those who are left desolate. Open your mouth, judge righteously, maintain the rights of the poor and needy” Proverbs 31: 8, 9. “For he delivers the needy when he calls, the poor and him who has no helper. From oppression and violence he redeems their life; and precious is their blood in his sight” Psalm 72: 12-14.

Wisdom Army is a spiritual fellowship of people who are committed to build:

“A World Devoid of Destitute by 2040.”

This project will be completed in 9 phases. Each phase will be of 3 years.

This noble task has just been initiated by a number of people who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. But the poor souls that wander on the streets do not have caste, religion, race, creed, or colour. So let us forget all the differences and join our hands.

For the fulfillment of this noble task, with one heart and mind, to experience the love and equality of the Kingdom of God that Christ taught and also people share their blessings/things with those who do not have, is the aim of Wisdom Army.

Anyone who belongs to any social status and from anywhere and willing to volunteer part-time/fulltime to fulfill this mission is welcomed. They will be provided simple food and accommodation. Moreover, as you become a member, you will be supported by the prayers of thousands that will pour out blessings in your lives in great measure.

“And this, not as we expected, but first they gave themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of God. Accordingly we have urged Titus that as he had already made a beginning, he should also complete among you this gracious work. Now you excel in everything- in faith, in utterance, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in your love for us- see that you excel in this gracious work also” 2 Corinthians 8: 5-7.

The person who lives out this Word of God only is a Christian. The active participation in this gracious work is God’s ministry.

Jesus says in Luke 10:7b (cf. I Timothy 5:18) “...for the laborer deserves his wages.”

“So we ought to support such men, that we may be fellow workers in the truth” III John 8. Gradually, towards the development, Wisdom Army will try to protect the volunteers who are coming forward as the voice and co- Salvationist of the destitute by all means.

“Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so the LORD, the God of hosts, will be with you, as you have said” Amos 5:14.

A Step Ahead...

1. Take precautions for preventing the ones in our neighborhood and knowledge ending up in the streets. With one hand gather the destitute from the streets and with the other put a blockade so that the poor people at homes may not enter into the streets.

• A group that is vulnerable to enter the street- addicts of alcohols and drugs.
• Physical infirmities, sickness, poverty and debts are also reasons for people to end up on streets on high rate...
• Those who are abandoned by children, spouses, relatives after snatching away the possessions.

“Consider that I have not labored for myself alone, but for all who seek instruction. Hear me, you who are great among the people, and you leaders of the congregation, hearken. To son or wife, brother or friend, do not give power over yourself, as long as you live; and do not give your property to another, lest you change your mind and must ask for it. While you are still alive and have breath in you, do not let anyone take your place. For it is better that your children ask from you than that you should look to the hand of your sons. Excel in all that you do; bring no stain upon your honor. At the time when you end the days of your life, in the hour of death, distribute your inheritance” Sirach 33: 17-23.

Many parents end up on the streets after losing everything as they do not know this Scripture.

2. “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ”

Let us join our hands to reduce the life cares of those who are participating in this divine endeavor. This help was started by the Church in the first century. So we, the children of the church should continue this.

“Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution” Acts 6:1.

3. Wisdom Army focuses on lifting up the poor and downtrodden into the higher level of the society.

“He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with the princes and inherit a seat of honor” I Samuel 2:8.

“Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me” Matthew 25:40.

4. Some of us lead a life of seclusion. But some live alone even though they have everyone. Let’s provide them support of thousands. These are the main objectives of this fellowship.

“Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of my heart, and bring me out of my distress” Psalm 25: 16, 17.

I. The Basic Principles of Wisdom Army

But Jesus answered them, "You are wrong because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God” Matthew 22:29. Wisdom Army reminds the Word of God again to strengthen our personal and spiritual life so that we may not get into wrong doings.

Jeremiah 29: 5, 6 of the Holy Bible is the basis of all activities of Wisdom Army. “Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat what they produce. Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not decrease.” It is our responsibility to help those who fail to respond to this life pattern even after doing much effort.

God created Adam and Eve after preparing a suitable habitation for them. Likewise, each of us is supposed to prepare the basic facilities for our life on earth. Wisdom Army is committed to build up the personal life and the family lives of people, thereby to establish a good society. Only through mutual love and co-operation we can create a good society.

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” St. John 13: 34, 35.

1. For the Homeless

“For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God” Hebrews 3:4. Perhaps we may not be able to build houses for everyone. But for every homeless member, who requests help from us, each member in the Wisdom Army should be committed to contribute at least one stone at the time of their house construction.

“Unless the Lord builds the house, builders build in vain” Psalm 127: 1. “Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put in your lap” Luke 6:38.

2. Agriculture
Each member must do some vegetable cultivation/farming by foreseeing the possible food scarcity in the future and must share their products with the poor people.
1. Vegetables/ fruits: different types of chilly, ladies finger, bitter guard, brinjal, various beans, spinaches, plantains, tapioca, papaya, pineapple and various types of mango trees etc...
2. Fish: eatable and non- eatable.
3. Birds: hens, duck, quail, emu etc...
4. Animals: goats, cows and pigs etc...
5. Plants: Jasmine, Orchid, Anthoorium etc...

“You cause the grass to grow for the cattle, and plants for people to use, to bring forth food from the earth” Psalm 104: 14.

“May be there is abundance of grain in the land; on the tops of the mountain may it wave; may its fruit be like Lebanon” Psalm 72: 16.

3. Food

“For I was hungry and you gave me food” Matthew 25: 35 a. If a member comes to know that in the neighborhood someone starves, s/he should let the Wisdom Army know and take the effort to eradicate the starvation.

“He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing” Deuteronomy 10:18.

“If a brother or sister is ill-clad and in lack of daily food, and one of you says to them, Go in peace, be warmed and filled without giving them the things needed for the body, what does it profit? So faith by itself it has now works is dead” James 2: 15, 16.

This effort is based on this Scripture- “You shall not lend him your money at interest, nor give him your food for profit” Leviticus 25:37.

4. Education

We need to extend our hands to the children in order that they may achieve good education.

“Draw near to me, you who are untaught, and lodge in my school. Why do you say you are lacking in these things and why are your souls very thirsty? I opened my mouth and said, “Get these things for yourselves without money. Put your neck under the yoke, and let your souls receive instruction; it is to be found close by” Sirach 51: 23- 26.

5. Help for marriage to reduce the tension of the parents:

1. Each member should consider all the unmarried girls in the Wisdom Army as their own sisters or daughters and must help those who request help for marriage.
2. Boys will receive support for marriage arrangements and also their wives will get priority for the membership.
3. It’s not Christian to give or take dowry; this system is one of the biggest evils and it should be discouraged at any cost. “Do not be ensnared by a woman’s beauty, and do not desire a woman for their possessions. There is wrath and impudence and great disgrace when a wife supports her husband” Sirach 25: 21, 22.

6. Employment / Job

1. Suggestions/guidelines and also co-operation for setting up self employment units will be given to deserving groups.
2. Wisdom Army will try to establish printing press, catering, tailoring, carpentry etc...

7. Sickness

1. Nowadays, the kids or dear ones do not have time to take care of their family members at their sick bed. If such a situation happens to a volunteer, Wisdom Army develops, will try to provide hospital care for some days at their request. “The Lord sustains him on sickbed; in his illness he heals all his infirmities” Ps 41: 3; “I was sick you and you visited me” Matthew 25:36b.
2. All the necessary instructions and guidance for blood donation and also organ donations will be given if a member wishes.

8. Clinic

1. Wisdom Army will try to set up own clinical facilities.
2. At least 2 medical camps in a year will be arranged in each region both for volunteers and inmates
3. Health Card will be made available for all the members.

II. The duties, responsibilities and spiritual rules

1. Wisdom Army should be given importance in personal prayer, family prayer, daily prayer and in group prayer.
“He will regard the prayer of the destitute and will not despise their supplication” Psalm 102: 17; “Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place. For now I’ve chosen and consecrated this house that my name may be there forever; my eyes and heart will be there for all time” 2 Chronicles 7: 15, 16.
2. Each member should desire and strive for the life betterment of the people who we know and the people to whom we are known.
3. If we find beggars in stinking clothes with strange appearance wandering on the streets, try to bring them to our Evangelashram or some other rehabilitation centers.
4. Each member must serve the inmates of Evangelashram at least for 3 hours in a month/3/6 months or in a year alone or in a group. The members who are unable to reach at the Ashram can do similar service in their own respective places and submit the details of the organizations to Wisdom Army. Non- members also can be brought to serve at the Ashram.
5. The leaders should mark the names of those who are willing to serve at the Ashram on the service chart given by the Ashram. This will help to organize the work schedule properly.
6. If anyone wishes to do services in other states or out of country should inform the Ashram.
7. Any member can offer/do lifetime service at Evangelashram or its branches.
8. At the time of natural calamities Wisdom Army should be ready to get involved in rescuing people.
9. Churches, social organizations, medias, clubs, social reformers, well wishers also could be invited and together can perform the service.
10. Members can sponsor or encourage people to sponsor food for the inmates of the ashram at the time of wedding, wedding anniversaries, after death ceremonies or other auspicious occasions.
11. Anyone can donate new clothes to the Ashram.
12. There are opportunities for those who know different languages to give tuition to the inmates and also should develop good communication with the people of these languages for the expansion of this noble mission.
13. The new water beds, wheel chairs, and other medical equipments that sick people used could be brought to the Ashram.
14. The members should let Evangelashram know about the works or skills they know and also the current job at the time of Wisdom Army membership. Your service could be used for the expansion of this great task.
15. Medical professionals, engineers, lawyers, administrators, drivers, carpenters, masons, or any other professional also can help when a need arises.
16. The moral life and spiritual life of every member should be observed carefully. And if a member faces brokenness or crisis in the family, Wisdom Army will try to find solution in a Christian manner. Spiritual and psychological counseling will be given to the member and family members, if needed.
17. If a member has any court case, it should be made known to the Wisdom Army at the time of membership registration.
18. If there are no nominees Evangelashram will be the nominee. Nominee will not receive any benefits after the death of the member.
19. The active membership term is 3 years. The membership should be renewed at least within 90 days. This is a lifetime process. When a member does not follow this plan, the membership will be naturally cancelled.
20. If a member wants to withdraw the membership, kindly inform the Wisdom Army before 30 days.
21. If a member who has completed 6 months falls into any serious sickness, as much as possible help will be given. If this member is unable to continue the membership, by considering their condition, other help also will be given.
22. If a member needs any assistance from the Wisdom Army, it will be provided once in a year.
23. Do not collect money in the name of Evangelashram/ Wisdom Army. We have not authorized or will not authorize anyone to collect money. But direct help could be done for the expansion of our mission.
24. Do not exchange gold, RC Book, property documents, cash between members or do not become a surety for other members without written permission.
25. The Wisdom Army members should not use the Word of God to engage in vague arguments or for showing religious fanaticism.
“...and wrangling among men who are depraved in mind and bereft of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain” I Timothy 6:5.
“But even if we, angels from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we preached to you, let him be accursed” Galatians 1:8, 9.
“Great indeed we confess, is the mystery of our religion: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory” I Timothy 3:16.

“Do nothing in selfishness or conceit, but in humility count others better than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others” Philippians 2:3, 4.
26. Since Evangelashram is under Catholic Church, it will be functioning only according to Church norms. By receiving the challenge from Pope John Paul II let’s “re-evangelize to evangelize.” Let’s cleanse ourselves and then purify others. So it is mandatory for every member to attend yearly retreat as per church tradition. Members can attend the retreat anywhere. Nevertheless we have retreats at Evangelashram in every month for a week from 1st Sunday to 2nd Saturday. No fee/no offer tree is charged. There will be special retreats arranged during holidays.
27. There is one day retreat on every Saturday at Evangelashram for the members or the people who are known to the members for the spiritual upliftment.

III. Four Group

“I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord God. I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the crippled, and I will strengthen the weak, and the fat and the strong I will watch over” Ezekiel 34: 15, 16.

“And I have other sheep that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will heed my voice. So there shall be one flock, one shepherd” John 10:16.

1. Volunteers who are able to co-operate in the administrative responsibility of Wisdom Army.

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God” Hebrews 13:16.

2. Volunteers who need support of others to come up in life.

“As for me, I am poor and needy; but the Lord takes thought for me” Psalm 40:17a.

3. Volunteers from any walks of life.

“Truly I perceive that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him” Acts 10:34, 35.

4. Volunteers who become part of the Wisdom Army step by step.

IV. The strategy to rescue the vagabonds/destitute is as follows

1. Find out two committed/dedicated volunteers. This mission was started by our Saviour Jesus.
“And he called him to the twelve, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits” Mark 6: 7.

2. Build up relationship with 2 organizations that are of similar concern.

“For we are God’s fellow workers” I Corinthians 3:9a.

“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their soil” Ecclesiastes 4:9
“Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven” Matthew 18:19.

3. Make sure the life security of each people that are being secured.

“The beloved of the LORD, he dwells in safety by him” Deuteronomy 33:12a.

For fulfilling the upliftment of the precious lives of the people who are committed to build up a World Devoid of Destitute...

Let the wise lend some wisdom,

The diligent some diligence

The intelligent some intelligence

And may the conscious stricken join us...

Close

About Amal

Brother Amal the founder and president of Evangelashram Charitable Society, provides inspiration and encouragement for the whole Evangelashram team. Jesus says, “…apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). Amal strongly believes that every good thing comes from God and so anything good can be achieved only through His grace.  Amal seeks God’s help and our support to accomplish the noble mission of - A WORLD DEVOID OF DESTITUTE BY 2040. He works passionately for this mission day and night by trusting in God’s Word, “I can do all things in him who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13).

Amal was born to Augustine Cheruthuruthy and Philomena Kalathiparambil as their second son.  He does not have any memories of his mother who died along with his twin brothers at the time of delivery. His father Augustine remarried. And little Amal was taken care by his grandmother Brigit (Bava) and he stayed with her. While studying in fifth standard Amal`s beloved grandma also left him to receive the crown of eternal life. Amal became alone and lonely after the sad demise of his grandma. Later for 19 years he lived a life of solitude struggling to make both ends meet. He survived by the income which came from business and part time jobs and also from his grandmother’s property. Just as Amal has not seen his mother, his grandmother also has not seen her own mother. Since Amal was brought up by Brigit, who belonged to Panikkasseril family, he is closely bonded with them and also with his great grandmother’s family Kanappilly that had brought up his grandmother Brigit.

Amal was mischievous in his early days comparing to any other child of his age. Many times his life was in off beats as he did not grow up under the care of parents or in a good family atmosphere. Though Amal was less privileged of life’s provisions, he was enthusiastic in the field of arts and sports and was interested in social service from the early days of his youth. So he started doing humanitarian service along with his parish and also by himself, such as taking the victims of road accidents to the hospitals, helping in the construction of the houses, toilets and roads for the poor.

Gramotsav – a conglomerate of many panchayats was brother Amal’s brainchild. This initiative and movement which helped in the upliftment of many talented youngsters of national and international fame in the field of arts and sports was later taken over by the Government of Kerala and implemented in different organizations and societies.

Amal realized the abounding goodness, love and care of God the Almighty when he incidentally attended the last two days of Jesus Youth Convention at Trivandrum in 1987. Jesus Youth Convention is a very enthusiastic and spiritual international youth organization under the wings of Charismatic movement. Amal developed a deep desire to know more about the Lord. The very night after the convention he went through the Holy Bible repeatedly, but could not understand a word. Dejected, he closed the Holy Scripture and cried repenting for all his sins. Instantly an inner voice asked him to open the Bible again upon which he came across the verse:

“ Thus says the Lord : Do not let the wise boast in their wisdom, do not let the mighty boast in their might, do not let the wealthy boast in their wealth, but let those boast in this, that they understand and know me, that I am the Lord. I act with steadfast love, justice and righteousness in the Earth, for in these things I delight, says the Lord (Jeremiah 9:23 & 24).

Amal who was till then leading a life as a successful businessman was proud upon his wisdom and wealth. But he was greatly moved by the Bible verses and decided to lead a prayerful life. And he received the verse “Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water” (John 7:38).

Amal`s life thereafter was a journey to find the depth and meaning of the Bible. Through “Jesus Youth” he was able to take up Bible classes and spiritual training courses at “Emmavus,” the Kerala Charismatic Centre. Brother Amal has preached in many retreat centres and at many gatherings along with eminent priests including Rev. Fr. Mathew Naikkamparambil VC (World famous preacher and spiritual director of Divine-Potta Retreat Centre), and Rev. Fr. George Kuttickal MCBS (famous preacher and founder of Friends of the birds of the air and the God father of jail ministry and street ministry in India). Amal is holding different positions in various organizations and societies. Rev. Fr. Oswald CMI has been the inspiration, advisor and support all through Amal`s spiritual journey and played an important role in leading him to this noble mission.

Amal started his mission when he met a mute boy whose entire body - bar his face, was putrefied and infected with worms in 1981. It was at this moment that God touched and inspired Amal to reveal a mission which he was to fulfill for the sake of God. Amal listened to God’s call –“Hurry out to the streets and alleys of the town and bring the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame. Go out to the country roads and the lanes and make the people come in so that my house will be full.” (Luke 14:21) Thus he started working towards accomplishing God’s will.

Amal continues his mission by organizing residential retreats every month .The retreat starts at 6pm on first Sunday and ends at 4pm on the following Saturday. This retreat is totally free of any cost and charges. The main aim is to find dedicated volunteers for our mission of creating a world devoid of destitute by 2040. It is those thoughtful supporters, who by knowing all the weaknesses, shortcomings and failures of Amal, yet tried to find the good qualities in him with much prayer, are the pillars who led Amal in ways of righteousness till date. Had there not been such compassionate supporters like you, Amal would not have been able to come a long way. And it is his heartfelt belief that there are yet many to come and join him in this venture.

The Lord Almighty delights when his whole creation enjoys the state of eternal peace  and harmony. Over the centuries there were many who have toiled to see the Kingdom of God to be established. Some have already gone to their everlasting abode, some became martyrs while battling for the very cause and others let everything lose to see the beauty of a new world, where the homeless will be home, poor will be provided, the sick is taken care, the light of knowledge is brought to the illiterate and the hungry will be fed . There are yet many who strive hard for establishing this blissful atmosphere on earth. We call out to you to participate in this sacred task. Let there be a New World Through Us…Greater will be the reward for those who have lived and continue to live their lives for the nameless ones.

Amal invites all likeminded people to be a part of this great mission and rescue as many these orphan children and forsaken ones from the streets and give them a new life of safety and hope through us.

A NEW WORLD THROUGH US - 2040 - A WORLD DEVOID OF VAGABONDS

Close