Saturday 19 / Sunday 20

TLM Northern Ireland: Pray God’s blessing on National Director, Colin Ferguson, staff

and Council – especially for wisdom and guidance in planning for future growth. Uphold the youth worker and the youth team’s visit to Nepal in the Summer – may it build strong relationships and bear lasting fruit.

Monday 21

Anniversary: Leprosy Mission Nepal’s (LMN) Anandaban Hospital celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this year. Praise God for the celebrations that took place, and thank him for all that the hospital has done and continues to do for people affected by leprosy.

Tuesday 22

Disability: The average salary in Uzbekistan is US$16 per month. People with disabilities lack basic resources. Pray for TLM’s partner organisation Joint Development Associates (JDA) as it provides microcredit schemes and wheelchairs in Uzbekistan.

Wednesday 23

Government: In Bhutan the number of new leprosy cases is low, but there are still many people who have been permanently disabled by the disease. Pray for the co-operation between The Leprosy Mission and the Bhutanese government as they work on community-based rehab programmes around The Leprosy Mission-supported Gidakom Hospital.

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Thursday 24

Patients: Remember all the leprosy-affected patients who receive treatment at Anandaban Hospital. Pray that they may receive spiritual healing along with the physical care. In this predominantly Hindu country, Christian witness can be difficult – pray that patients and staff may experience the grace and love of God.

Friday 25

Comfort: Nepal Leprosy Trust, an NGO which on occasion works alongside LMN, runs Lalgadh Hospital, which has 50 beds and receives about 70 new leprosy cases per month.Pray for the patients to be comforted as they spend time away from home, and for staff to have energy and motivation.

Saturday 26 / Sunday 27

Elections: The historic Kingdom of Bhutan is holding its first democratic elections this year as it makes a switch to a two-party parliamentary democracy. Pray for a peaceful and well-organised transition, and for wise and visionary leadership.

More Quiet Time

The Leprosy Mission Prayer

Peace be still

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Holy Island meditation

Sounds of laughter