World Leprosy Day 2010 was on Sunday 31 January
'Praise the LORD, O my soul ... who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion.' Psalm 103:2-4
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Celebrations at Chase Cross Baptist Church
The Thursday fellowship from Chase Cross Baptist church held a World Leprosy Day coffee morning to raise funds for The Leprosy Mission. 21 people enjoyed cakes, tea, coffee and cold drinks and chatting with each other. They raised a magnificent £130. Thank you to Christine and friends for supporting The Leprosy Mission.
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The Leprosy Mission Nigeria board members, staff and supporters visited a total of 46 churches where World Leprosy Day 2010 was celebrated. They helped to raise awareness, increase partners, and to promote prayer/financial support.
National Co-ordination Office staff and some supporters also visited the Chanchaga leprosy settlement to share the love of Christ. Gift items such as bags of rice, detergents, clothes, and educational materials were presented to the community. The National Youth Service Corps members serving in Minna also came along with their cultural troupe to add colour to the occasion through their dance drama performance to the delight of all.
Pastor Joshua Baba, thanked the Mission and her partners and prayed for the continuous blessings of God upon the Mission.
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