This month we are praying for The Leprosy Mission internationally, and locally for DENS. Praying for our mission partners is a vital part of our commitment to them and each month we focus on two.
DENS
Originally a Churches Together initiative, Dacorum Emergency Night Shelter (DENS) aims to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion.
On 20th November there is the opportunity to participate in the DENS fundraising sleep-out, and on 6th December they are fund-raising with patron Adrian Scarborough & Friends in The Nutcracker at the Centenary Theatre Berkhamsted – click through for full details and tickets.
Please pray:
- That our winter night shelter would run smoothly
- For those that are sleeping rough to engage with our services
- For wisdom and protection for the outreach team when encountering new rough sleepers
- For energy and rest over the Christmas period
The Leprosy Mission
The Leprosy Mission is a global Christian organisation leading the fight against leprosy. Following Jesus Christ, they seek to bring about transformation; breaking the chains of leprosy and empowering people to attain healing, dignity and life in all its fullness.
- Pray that TLM teams working in violent contexts (e.g. Ethiopia, Myanmar) can still reach and treat people affected by leprosy, and for peace in these countries;
- Leprosy is a disease of poverty. Pray for projects like Odisha which tackle the root causes of poverty (clean water, housing, crops, etc);
- Pray for volunteers who find and treat people like Anjali who can’t get to a medical facility. Their dedication reduces risks of long-term damage or disability.