Prayer calendar February

1 TUE
TRAINING
Praise God for all the educational and training programmes of TLM and the partner organizations.
Pray for
All the trainees who are undergoing skill development.
The self care, occupational and physiotherapy training in the field
All the staff and students under different courses of study.

SPECIAL NEEDS:
Pray for the speedy recovery of
-Dr. Stephen Massey (TLM Kothara) who is seriously ill and admitted in the hospital at Nagpur.
-Mr. Chandan Singh Bisht (ward aid, TLM Shahadra), under treatment after accident at Faridabad.
-Anil Pusnake, (Welder trade trainee at VTC Nashik), suffering from high (leprosy) reaction.

2 WED
TLM HOSPITAL PURULIA
Praise God for
Dr. V. Pandey and Dr. A. Reddy who have joined the Hospital as Medical Officers.
The successful sports conducted for Staff.
Pray for
The need of a General Surgeon for the hospital as patients in need of surgery is increasing.
Mr. Sadhan Mondal ( Records ) and Mr. Lurku Bhumij (Security ) who had retired in Decmeber 2010. Thank God for their service to the Mission and pray for their future.

3 THU
CROSS- Community Reconstruction of Social Service, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Pray for
The need of mobilizing resources and funds from national and international donors.
The development of organization in fulfilling the needs of the poor beneficiaries.
The staff to cope up with the new initiation and implementation of programs.
The wellbeing of staff and the organization to overcome some obstacles being faced.

4 FRI
HEALTHCARE
Praise God and pray for the TLM hospitals and Partner institutions which serve the communities around especially the leprosy affected people. Pray for all the doctors and nursing staff that the Lord will use them effectively to serve the sick with their skills, and that the patients will experience physical and spiritual healing.

5 SAT
TLM NATIONAL & REGIONAL OFFICES
Praise God and pray for all the departments, leaders and staff of the Head Office, New Delhi and the Mass Media Centre, Noida. Pray for the Regional Office personnel and the community projects in each of the areas. Pray for the safety and protection of all the staff, especially those who travel.

7 MON
ST. LUKE’S LEPROSARIUM, PEIKULAM
Praise God for
The Awareness Programme conducted on World HIV/AIDS Day at T.D.T.A. Kurugalperi Higher Secondary School, Asirvadhapuram. 200 students attended the programme.
The visit of friends and sponsors who led various programmes in the community.
The healing of in-patients Moses, Chitirai, Thangiah, Francis, Joseph Mary and Seethai from serious ulcers.
Pray for
In-patients Paulpandi, Maariselvam, Duraisingam and Ramalakshmi who are suffering from infected ulcers.

8 TUE
COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION
Praise God and Pray for programmes - Catch Them Young (CTY), Socio Economic Rehabilitation (SER), Low-Cost Housing (LCH), and Re-uniting, which works through TLM Hospitals, Projects and Partner Institutions. Pray that all these measures will benefit the most deserving among the leprosy affected people.

9. WED
TLM HOSPITAL, MUZAFFARPUR
Praise God for
His protection up on staff and patients in the midst of severe cold
The successful women staff trip to Birganj (Nepal).
Pray for
Four patients who have to undergo Re Constructive Surgery
Staff children studying in different schools and colleges

10 THU
SPIRITUAL NURTURE
Pray for the spiritual well being and testimony of all the staff who will be able to minister to one another. Pray for the Counselors at all the centres who serve the patients at the hospitals and trainees at VTCs. Pray for the meetings, retreats and workshops conducted towards spiritual nurture will be effective.

BIBLE Quiz
Praise God for all the winners and the participants of last year’s quiz programme.
Pray for the participants to show more interest in learning the Bible through this programme.

11 FRI
CHAMPA
Praise God for the cataract surgery camp and M.C.R. Foot ware distribution camps conducted on 26-29 January.
Pray for
The marriage of Kaleb (S/O Mrs & Mr. Kaushal Masih, staff) with Dipika (D/O Mrs.& Mr. Manoj Ajgad VTC staff) which is arranged for 14th February.
The New OPD building construction to be completed soon.
Pray for patients: Anoop who has complicated ulcer and Shanti Bai who is suffering from severe reaction.

12 SAT
STAFF
Pray for
The accounting and administrative staff in all the centres, who are working on finance and accounts.
The technical staff; and facilities they handle for the better functioning of services and projects.
The staff who take care of machines, vehicles computers and various other logistics.

14 MON
TLM VTC, NASHIK
Praise God for the successful programmes conducted during the last few months with active participation of staff and trainees.
Singing Competition (Wellesley Bailey Award), Sports, Bible Quiz, Speech competition
Programme on the World Disability Day
Praise God for the staff who completed long years of service in the Mission.
Mr R J Gaikwad, Mr. R. R. Kamble, Mr. S. S. Sonwane, (30 years); Mr Shadrak James (25 years).
Praise God for the service of Mr Vinod P. Sakate who retired on 7th December and pray for his future.
Pray for
The healing of Anil Pusnake (Trainee) who has been suffering from high reaction.
The health of all the trainees and staff, and various needs in running the training programme.

15 TUE
TLM HOSPITAL CHANDKHURI
Pray for the complete healing of Mr. Ashok Ram (nursing staff) who met with an accident in December. He had fracture on his shoulder.
Pray for patients:
All who come to the hospital that they will experience God's strength and healing tocuh.
Ulcer and diabetes patients and Suraj Prasad (suffering from ulcer on both his legs); needs special prayers.

16. WED
PARTNERHIP, NETWORKING
Praise God and pray for all the partner institutions that are serving the sick and the children from leprosy affected families through medical, education, training and other welfare programmes.
Praise God for the good government relationship that TLM has until now. Pray for continued support and cooperation from the government and the local administration to carry on towards the goal of The Leprosy Mission.

17 THU CADIP-II
TLM Project: Community Awareness and Disability Impairment Prevention
Pray for
The extended project programmes in West Godavari and Srikakulam districts during February.
Success of the camp on bus and train pass camp for Leprosy and Disabled persons
Effective coordination of eye-camps and POD/Self care training programme at Nashik, Thane and Karjat.

18 TLM MEDIA CENTRE
Praise God for the 3day workshop on Media conducted for the British School students from Jan 19 to 21 at the Media Centre. 150 students- 50 each from Calsses VII, VIII and IX- attended the workshop.

19 SAT
SELF HELP GROUPS/ EMPOWERMENT
Praise God and Pray for all the Self Help Groups functioning in the fields that they will be effective, sustainable and will bring development within the society. Pray for the volunteers that they will effectively function and influence their communities. Pray that the self employment programmes started by SHGs and members will grow and make them independent.

21 MON
TLM HOSPITAL SHAHADRA
Pray for the complete recovery of Mr. Chandan Singh Bisht (ward aid), who met with a road accident last a few weeks ago and has been under treatment. Yesterday he was travelling in an auto rickshaw with his relatives in Faridabad, a speeding car hit him.

22 TUE
PHYSIOTHERAPY& PARAMEDICAL WORK
Praise God and Pray for the counselors and physiotherapists at all the TLM centres and projects. Pray that they will be able to reach out effectively to the patients who come to the hospitals, and minister to the trainees at VTCs. Pray for all the paramedical and non medical workers and their contribution towards healthcare, training and rehabilitation of the leprosy affected.

23 WED
MERCY HOMES
Pray for the ‘Snehalaya’s at different TLM centres (Almora, Bankura, Faizabad, Naini and Purulia) and other rehab homes run by the partner institutions. Pray for the old and frail patients and those who take care of them. Pray that the social stigma attached to leprosy will be removed and the relatives will accept them.

24 THU
TLM COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Pray for the ongoing 26 community based projects; for the Programme Managers, staff and volunteers that the work will be effective in bringing rehabilitation and development. Pray teams will be able to identify and develop new projects the needy communities and will find the resources.

25 FRI
VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES
Pray for
The skill training and capacity building programmes through the six TLM Vocational Training Centres.
The trainees from disability and leprosy backgrounds, especially for recruitment of the new batch.
All the trainees who are appearing for the NCVT final examinations in July 2010.
VTC staff and families who train and attend to them.

26 SAT
HOUSING
Praise God for the low cost houses which were provided to the poor and needy leprosy affected people with the help of support from donors and district administrations. Pray that more houses will be provided and there will be better networking with, and help from the government and Churches.

28 MON
DONORS & SUPPORTING COUNTRIES
Pray for the churches and donors who sacrifice and contribute to the services of TLM. Pray for all the supporting countries, who mobilize resources for TLM India for its health services and community based developmental projects.

JAN 1 SAT
PRAISE GOD for the New Decade and the opportunities to serve Him. Thank God for His blessings upon us over the past years. Pray that in the New Year the TLM Hospitals, Vocational Training Centres, Projects and Partner Organizations will minister to the needy people and the communities.


JAN 3 MON
HEALTHCARE
Praise God and pray for the hospitals and community health centres run by TLM and partner organizations which are serving the communities around especially the leprosy affected people. Pray for all the doctors and nursing staff that the Lord will use them effectively to serve the sick with their skills, and that the patients will experience physical and spiritual healing. Many hospitals need doctors. Pray for dedicated and committed doctors to come and work in remote locations.

Pray for Healing
Praise God for the healing of Mr. Veera Raju, (Rtd., and serving TLM in promotional support), Nuzvid, AP., who had been hospitalized for a few months and now back home; pray for his complete recovery and strength.



JAN 4 TUE
SKILL TRAINING
TLM has six Vocational Training Centres in India that give skill training and capacity building programmes through which children from leprosy background, affected families and physically challenged are trained. Pray for the recruitment of new batches, placement programme, trainees and the staff and families who instruct and attend to them.

JAN 5 WED
VTC NASHIK
Praise God for the successful staff- student retreat, singing competitions at St . Andrew's Church, Sharanpur and the prizes won.
Pray for the health and wellbeing of students during the winter season.
The Leprosy Sunday programmes being planned by the VTC.


JAN 6 THU
PARTNERHIP & NETWORKING
Praise God and pray for the 50 TLM partner institutions that are serving the sick and the children from leprosy affected families through medical, education, training and other welfare programme.
Praise God for the good government relationship that TLM has until now. Pray for continued support and cooperation from the government and the local administration to carry on towards the goal of The Leprosy Mission.


JAN 7 FRI
ST. LUKE’S LEPROSARIUM, PEIKULAM
Praise God for the five wheel chairs received from Calvary Chapel Trust, Thoothukudi.
Mr. Duraisingh who retired after 40 years of long service as a multi-purpose worker, will be continuing as a part-time worker.

Pray for the bereaved families:
Dr. G.M. Jeyabalan (Rtd. Medical Superintendent) lost his three year old grandson recently; Mr. Isaac Jebaraj (Hospital staff) who lost his elder sister recently.

Pray for in-patients:
Ponnammal who needs adequate support love and care from her family.
Ramalakshmi, Sornam, Paulpandi, Danielraj and Ramiah having complicated ulcer with infections.

JAN 8 SAT
SELF HELP GROUPS
Praise God and pray for all the Self Help Groups functioning in the fields that they will be effective, sustainable and will bring development within the society. Pray for the volunteers that they will continue to function and influence their communities. Pray that the self employment programmes started by SHGs and members will grow and make them independent.


JAN 10 MON
COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION PROGRAMME (CRP)
Pray for the construction work of 85 Low Cost Houses for leprosy affected persons under thisprogramme; pray for God’s provision and help to all the staff who is involved.
Praise God for the targets achieved in Socio Economic Rehabilitation and Catch Them Yong (CTY) projects under CRP.


JAN 11 TUE
TLM HOSPITAL AND VTC FAIZABAD
Praise God for
The successful ‘Christmas fete’ (fair) conducted with much cooperation by the staff.
The ‘learning review’ of VTCs conducted in December at the TLM Media Centre.
Dr. Anand Upadhayay who is joining this month.
The combined Christmas rally conducted on the 22nd December in cooperation with the Churches (CNI, Roma Catholic, ABC, ZION, FG Mission, and Asian Sahyogi Sansthan).
The Christmas get-together of local NGOs at the TLM FAIZABAD on 19th December

Pray for the urgent need of a female doctor at the hospital
The need of a Haematology unit for the lab to attend to the patient load.


JAN 12 WED
CHRCH RELATIONS
Praise God and pray for the Churches that support the work among the leprosy affected through TLM. Pray for the arrangements being made for observing January 30th as Leprosy Sunday. Pray for the coordination of Leprosy Sunday service in different centres and Churches.


JAN 13 THU
TLM CHAMPA
Praise God for the programme during the month of December
The free distribution of MCR sandals, self care kits and booklets in the leprosy colonies of Korba area on 3rd December- “The world Disability Day.
The successful eye-camp was conducted on 3rd December; 5 patients were benefited by cataract surgery.
The success of staff and family retreat conducted during 10- 12th December.
The effective outreach program (1-7 Dec) and the Thanksgiving Sunday observed on 12th Dec.

New Arrival
Vizia Vardhan Patta, (Principal, VTC, Champa) is blessed with a baby boy. Pray for the newborn child and for complete recovery of his mother who underwent surgery.


JAN 14 FRI
TLM COMMUNITY PROJECTS
TLM community based projects provides rehabilitation to people with disabilities, training in vocational activities and life skills for the affected to support themselves independently. Pray for all the ongoing and new projects; for the Programme Managers, staff and volunteers that the work will be effective in bringing restoration, development and transformation to communities.

DISABILITY RIGHTS THROUGH NGO NET WORKING, THIRUVANNAMALAI
Praise God for taking the project activities during the past year and for the lessons learnt.
Pray for the new leadership of the project from January 2011 onwards.


JAN 15 SAT
PARA MEDICAL STAFF
Praise God and pray for all the staff who work at medical labs, pharmacy, X-ray, radiology and other related units. Pray that they will be able to work diligently along with the medical staff in serving the needy who approach TLM and partnering hospitals.


JAN 17 MON
TLM REGIONAL SUPPORT OFFICE, BARABANKI
Praise God for all blessings showered on RSO-Barabanki and the Hospital during 2010; pray that during 2011, every TLM staff will contribute to the change of process within.
Pray for the projects funded by TLM New Zealand: WEP-UP and Empowering Communities in AP; that it will be optimally utilised will fully benefit the people of the communities with whom we work.


JAN 18 TUE
RECONSTRUCTIVE & CATARACT SURGERIES
Praise God for the RCS and eye camps conducted at different hospitals during last month. Surgeons from different TLM hospitals travelled and spent long hours at the theatres for the operations. Pray for the patients who were operated including many leprosy affected patients referred by government hospitals. Pray that the operated patients will be regular in self care and will come back to hospital for follow-ups.


JAN 19 WED
MEDIA & ADVOCACY
Pray for the various media and tools used for education on leprosy, advocacy and elimination of stigma. Pray for the TLM Mass Media Centre in Noida to be effective and relevant in reaching the people and societies.


JAN 20 THU
COUNSELORS & PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
Praise God and Pray for the counsellors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists at all the TLM centres and projects. Pray that they will be able to reach out effectively to the patients who come to the hospitals, and minister to the trainees at VTCs.


JAN 21 FRI
MERCY HOMES
Old and frail patients who do not have a home to go back are taken care in different centres by TLM and the partners. TLM has five Snehalayas at different TLM centres (Almora, Bankura, Faizabad, Naini and Purulia). Pray for the old patients and those who take care of them. Pray that the social stigma attached to leprosy will be removed and the relatives will receive them.


JAN 22 SAT
SELF CARE GROUPS
Pray for the self care groups started among the leprosy affected people by the hospitals and projects that it will continue and the members will be regular in self care. Pray for the self care units of all the hospitals and centres.



JAN 24 MON
TLM NATIONAL & REGIONAL OFFICES
Praise God and pray for all the departments, leaders and staff of the Head Office, New Delhi and the Mass Media Centre, Noida. Pray for the Regional Office personnel and the community projects in these areas. Pray for the safety and protection of all the staff, especially those who travel.


JAN 25 TUE
TLM HOSPITAL SHAHDARA
Praise God for
Being able to achieve the target of self sufficiency for 2010.
The availability of surgeons and the patients helped with RCS and eye care.
Pray for
The patients referred for RCS
The screening of patients at various hospitals in Delhi
The physiotherapy team and the provision of MCR sandals.
The speedy recovery of patient Madina Devi who is suffering from paraplegia.

TLM HOSPITAL VADATHORASALUR
Praise God and pray for the follow up of patients who underwent RCS.
Pray for all the staff and their families.


JAN 26 WED
ADMINISTRATION & STAFF
Pray for all those who are working in administrative roles- TLM-India leaders working at various levels - Senior Management, Administration and Programmes. Pray for the staff that they will have the courage to accept the changes within the organization and positively contribute towards it. Pray for the technical and non-technical staff- managers, accountants, office staff, drivers, multi-purpose workers, office assistants, cooks, gardeners and guards who support the daily running of our services.


JAN 27 THU
DONORS & SUPPORTING COUNTRIES
Pray for the churches and donors who sacrifice and contribute to the services of TLM. Pray for all the supporting countries, who mobilize resources for TLM India for its health services and community based developmental projects.


JAN 28 FRI
TRAVEL, FAMILIES
Pray for all the TLM staff who will be on travel or visiting project fields that the Lord’s guidance will be up on them. Pray for all the family members of the staff that they will experience the Lord’s blessing, provision and protection. Pray for staff children at school and for those who are preparing for public examinations.


JAN 29 SAT
LEPROSY SUNDAY
‘Leprosy Sunday’ programme is observed on the 30th at different Churches in the country. Pray that these Churches will become leprosy friendly congregation and will partner with the leprosy work, become agents of transformation and accelerate eradication of leprosy and its consequences in India.


JAN 31 MON
PRAISE AND THANK GOD for His blessings upon us during the month. Let us thank the Lord for the provision of resources for all our programmes and the protection of all our personnel and their families. Pray that the health care, rehabilitation, development and training programmes TLM centres, projects and Partner Institutions will continue to be fruitful. Pray for the Lord’s provision and leading for the coming month.

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Abbreviations:
RCS: Re-constructive Surgery RSO: Regional Support Office
SHG: Self Help Group VTC: Vocational Tracing Centre

For the complete Prayer Calendar with Birthday lists available on PDF, contact Philipose.Vaidyar@tlmindia.org

November 2010

TLM Praise & Prayer Calendar

November 2010

NOV 1 MON

PRAISE GOD for His grace and provision upon us during the month of October. Pray for the

Lord’s blessing upon all our programmes and during this month.

Finance and Administration

ØPray for the Salary Revision committee that has been working over the past months; pray that the work will be effectively completed by December.

Birthday

Mr Vishwas Gudsundare	Kothara
Dr Daisy B Rani Rao	Salur

NOV 2 TUE

AWARENESS

¨ Praise God for the programme "I Revive The Mahatma" on 2 October at the British School. Mr. Oscar Fernandes was the chief guest. The programme was organized by the Leprosy Mission in partnership with the Bharat Scouts and Guides and the British School.

Pray for programme today:

ØProject ICDP, Delhi: The success of drug de-addiction programme for youth at Kalander colony, Delhi.

Birthday

Mr Ashish Wilson Lawrence	Faizabad
Mr Bipin Murmu	Muzaffarpur
Mr Manoj Kumar Shukla	Naini
Mrs Mitali Dorman	Purulia

NOV 3 WED

St. LUKE’S LEPROSARIUM, PEIKULAM
Praise God for

¨ The Home children (R. Manikandan and Michael Austin) who secured admission for B. Pharm course at the Government Medical College, Madurai.
¨ The healing of patients (Ramdoss, Periyasamy, Iyyaperumal, Perumal, Sornam and Pitchammal) from infected ulcers.

¨ Monthly old age pension sanctioned by government for leprosy patient- Subbiah, was abandoned by his family.
¨ Health Education and training on Leprosy was given to students of Nehru B.Sc Nursing College, Vallioor.
¨ Participation in the workshop for Allied Health Professionals, conducted by CMAI.

ØPray for the healing of patients who are suffering with infected ulcers for a long time: Visuvasasingh, Sornam, Panneer Selvan, Samuthirakani, Maryselvam and Paulpandi

Birthday

Mrs Sharon Seraphim	India Office
Mr Nirendra Acharya	Purulia

NOV 4 THU

B.C.M.HOSPITAL AT KHIRABAD
ØPray for the urgent need of doctors at the hospital.

ØThe C.M.O. Dr. Sr. Lina who was suffering from cancer passed away on 19th of Sept 2010. Pray for the bereaved and the Lord’s help for other staff at the hospital in fulfilling the demands.

Birthday

Miss Renuka Malini J

Salur

NOV 5 FRI

TLM HOSPITAL DAYAPURAM

¨ Praise God for the new Medical Officer Dr. Shanthakumar who rejoined in October 2010.

Pray for

ØThe RCS Camp scheduled during the month from 23- 25; Pray for the patients who will be under going surgery and for the surgeons and staff involved in the camp.

Øthe speedy recovery of Patients suffering from ulcers, reactions and other ailments:

ØBalu, Chellaiah, Muthusamy, suffering from ulcer foot

Birthday

Mrs Dorcas Thapa	Muzaffarpur
Mr Ramlal	Shahadra

NOV 6 SAT

HEALTHCARE

¨ Praise God and pray for the 16 TLM Hospitals and Partner institutions which serve the communities around especially the leprosy affected people. ØPray for all the doctors and nursing staff that the Lord will use them effectively to serve the sick with their skills, and that the patients will experience physical and spiritual healing.

Pray for programme today:

ØCROSS Vellore: Spiritual retreat for children from CTY (Catch Them Young) program at Muttathur centre, Villupuram District, TN

Birthday

Mr Ranjan Kumar Mullick	Purulia
Mr Shankar S V	V T C Vadathorasalur
Mr Thomas Vincent Devarajan	Vadathorasalur

NOV 8 MON

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE (CFCHC), Ambilikai, Dindigal, TN

Pray for

ØThe beneficiaries of the CBR Programme; that they will be able to experience the love of Christ personally and live in faith

ØThe PMW staff to have the same enthusiasm even when they face difficulties in the villages

ØThe need of committed doctors in the hospital - CFCH Centre

ØThe need of a dedicated administrator at the hospital centre

ØGod’s wisdom and good health for Dr. Mrs. Mary Cherian to guide the institution well

Pray for programmes:

Wedding Bells

ØJaywant Charan, (Head- IT, TLM Delhi) is getting married with Miss. Lalitha Sumathi today at Bangalore.

ØAmit (s/o Mr. Ravi Gaikwad, TLM VTC Vizianagaram) today at Nashik

Pray for the Lord’s presence at the marriage functions and His blessing upon the couples.

Evaluation:

ØEvaluation of TLM, Salur during 8-13 October. Pray for the evaluation team involved: Dr. Shyamala Anand, Dr. Annamma John and Mr. KDV Prasad.

Birthday

7^th

Mr Thomas Vincent Devarajan	Vadathorasalur
Mrs Lalitha	Dayapuram
Mrs Smriti Karmakar	Purulia
Ms Anjum	RSO Lucknow
Mr Rajnitu Rajanand Rakshaskar	VTC Nashik
Mrs Achamma Mathew	Vadathorasalur

NOV 9 TUE

TLM CVTC CHAMPA

Praise God for

¨ Successful evaluation to identify the impact of VTC and approach towards community based functioning, conducted in four districts of Chhattisgarh.

¨ The placement of graduates -84% - within two months of completion of their training.

Community based training started for female Self Help Groups which is yielding fruitful results.

Pray for

ØPrahalad, VTC trainee who lost his mother recently; his father had also passed away a few years ago.

ØThe newly appointed Instructors Mrs. Joythi (Tailoring) and Mr. Immanuel (Electric)

ØThe community based training at Bargawa and Raigarh in driving, mushroom and mobile repairing.

ØThe trainees suffering from medical problems to cope up with the course

ØThe accommodation problems by the girl graduates during placement

Birthday

Mr Tapan Kumar Pati	Purulia
Mr Luska	Shahadra

NOV 10 WED

TLM KOTHARA

Praise God for

¨ Mr. Rahul and Mrs. Priya Alexander (Administrative Assistants) who are blessed with a baby boy.

¨ The successful staff and family retreat on 2^nd October 2010.

¨ The successful RCS camp held from 20^th to 22^nd September 2010; thirty-three patients had RCS and 15 patients had general surgery.

¨ The orientation and training program in Counseling for four theological students and a new counselor, during October.

Pray for

ØThe electrical wiring work being done; for good work and timely completion.

ØDr. Neha and Dr. Nidhi for orientation in Lerposy at TLM Naini during November.

Birthday

Mrs Nidhu Mahato	Kolkatta
Mr Narayan Mahato	Purulia
Mr Himanshu Patra	Rso Lucknow

NOV 11 THU

VTC NASHIK

Praise God for

¨ The successful opening ceremony of Mahindra Corner.

¨ The offers of Apprenticeship Appointment by Mahindra & Mahindra Company for 15 trainees at Nashik , Kandiwali , and Mumbai plants.

¨ Visit by guests for motivation programme arranged for staff and students: Mrs. P. C. Patil, HOD of Politics, KTHM College of Nashik and Mr .Kiran Salvi, Dy. Superintendent of Police.

Birthday

Mrs Chinnamma Khan	Faizabad
Ms Smita Shaikh	Purulia
Mr Andriks	Shahadra
Mr Anand Swarup Kumar	V T C Champa

NOV 12 FRI

TLM CHANDKHURI

Pray for

ØThe patients undergoing RCS; that they will practice the post operative care taught to them for complete healing.
ØThe patients suffering from complicated ulcers along with diabetes which aggravates the problems and causes delay in healing.
ØThe special drive launched by the government: leprosy patients are sent to TLM ; pray that the scheme may be successful and achieve the targets.

Pray for programme today:

Project: ICDP, Delhi: success of ‘Ability - 2010’ for the differentially-abled people.

Birthday

Ms Tripti Soniya Chandu	Champa
Mrs Ruth Henna Lidya	Dayapuram
Mrs Vineeta Anthony	Faizabad
Mr Mathew P G	India Office
Mr Rahul Alexander	Kothara
Mr Sandeep V S	V T C Bankura

NOV 13 SAT

SKILL TRAINING

Pray for

Ø the skill training and capacity building programmes through the six TLM Vocational Training Centres. Ø the trainees due to disability and leprosy background

Ø VTC staff and families who train and attend to them.

Birthday

Dr Milind Madhushant Chavan	RSO Lucknow
Mr Selvarajan	Shahadra

NOV 15 MON

TLM Project: CHALLENGING ANTI LEPROSY LEGISLATION (CALL)

Pray for

ØThe need of dedicated staff for Delhi, Lucknow (UP) and Raipur (Chhattisgarh).

ØThe donors especially Mrs. Sian Arulanantham and all the staff at TLM England and Wales.

ØTLM Mass Media Centre, at Noida, a nodel centre for the CALL Project.

Birthday

14^th

Mr Michael G M	India Office
Mr Ajay Anand Kamble	Miraj
Mr Suresh Ramkrushna Dhondue	V T C Nashik

15^th

Ms Sunita Kumari	Kolkatta
Mrs Laxmi Sharan	Muzaffarpur
Mr Keshav Mahato	Purulia
Mr Anil Dhondu Khale	V T C Nashik

NOV 16 TUE

TLM Project: CENTRE for REHABILITATION of ARTISANS for FAIR TRADE, Cuddalore

Praise God for

¨ The successful completion of stakeholders meeting organized by the project at different locations.
the workshop on “Sewing Trade" held at Thirupannankuppam village (from 29 Sept to 11 Oct) for 9 differently-abled artisans.
Pray for the programmes planned:
Ø"Learning Review " at the community level carried out by the project team to plan for the next year activities and to reflect on project effectiveness
ØUpcoming training program for project staff on "Cooperative Concept"

ØAwareness program planned for differently abled artisans
ØSkill development workshop for leprosy affected people
ØExposure visits planned for Potters and Sea shell workers

NOV 17 WED

TLM Project: INTEGRATED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, Delhi

Praise God for

¨ The nine disabled and marginalized women assisted with four swing machine and five tri cycles through networking.

¨ Four training sessions conducted for 35 newly selected volunteers in different capacities of community development.

Pray for

ØThe complete recovery of Mrs. Santosh (office assistant) who had a leg muscle injury while driving scooter.

ØFive disabled youth are going to start small petty business in their respective community through income generation programme.

ØThe goal of securing 150 disability certificates for the deserving during the months November -December.

Birthday

Mrs Neelam Bhoopathy Raj	Faizabad
Mrs Vanitha Joyce Daniel	India Office
Ms Shilpi Roy	Muzaffarpur

NOV 18 THU

BETHESDA (LEPROSY) HOSPITAL, NARSAPUR

¨ Praise God for the services and health work among the HIV affected.

Pray for

ØGod’s protection on Dr. Paul Mathew and team caring for affected mothers and infants, under the risk of exposure. (four babies were born to HIV mothers during last month)

ØNagalaxmi and her husband (both are HIV+) who came to have their third child delivered at the hospital. While on the bed improving after the caesarean operation, she listened to the good news and personally accepted the Lord as her savior. Pray for her spiritual growth.

ØThe five girls who are doing their nursing at different schools (2 completed and 3 on the third year); pray for their spiritual life and future service.

Birthday

Mr Raymond Florian	Muzaffarpur
Mr Jacob M O	Poladpur
Mr Samar Gorai	V T C Bankura

NOV 19 FRI

DISABILITY RIGHTS THROUGH NGO NET WORKING, THIRUVANNAMALAI

¨ Praise God for His help in forming 140 ‘Pressure Groups’. (being renamed as Panchayat level Groups) and the ongoing process of orientation.

Pray for

ØThe Block level Federation, being planned by the representatives of the Panchayat level Groups; pray that the group members will actively participate and comprehend the information.

Ø Networking with the Non Medical Supervisors (NMS) of the District to continue

ØArranging medical camps in the Block level and to refer right patients for RCS.

The staff who travel through the target villages that they would be protected during this rainy season.

Birthday

Mr Richard Sampson

India Office

NOV 20 SAT

REDUCING STIGMA

Praise God for © the changes brought in the society as to stigma on leprosy through different projects and programmes of the TLM hospitals. Pray for Ø better awareness and attitudinal changes among people about leprosy through different initiatives of TLM in cooperation with other NGOs, national and state bodies.

Birthday

Mr Rasaraj Mahato	Purulia
Mr Sandeep Prakash	RSO Belgaum

NOV 22 MON

TLM VTC VIZIANAGARAM

Praise God for

¨ Master Avinash a school student from Vizianagaram who was selected to represent Andhra Pradesh State at Delhi for “I revive Mahatma” competition conducted at VTC Vizianagaram with combined efforts of E.C. Project and VTC Vizianagaram.

¨ The recent visits to VTC made by Mr. Chengalrayudu, Chairman, and Members of Legislative Council of Andhra Pradesh.

¨ The protection of Mr. Gabriel Pani (Principal) and family who met with a road accident while travelling by car but saved miraculously without any injuries.

ØPray for the speedy recovery of trainees who are sick due to climate changes; and for their studies.

ØGood rains during the season to have sufficient ground water.

Birthday

21^st

Mr Gaius Subba	Purulia
Mr Asish Subba	Salur

NOV 23 TUE

TLM Project: TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES, Kolkata

Praise God for

¨ The SHGs and coaching classes for children which brought in life changes with in the communities

¨ The network meeting with Govt. and others NGOs at Dakshindari community. Several NGOs like NIRMAN, DAS, BANDHAN, Vidyasagar Social Welfare Club, and 25 volunteers and community leaders attended the programme where Mr. Shiiba Prasad Sengupta , (Officer In charge of Training and Marketing) from Govt. of West Bengal participated.

¨ The awareness among the communities about the benefits of institutional deliveries.

Pray for

ØThe ongoing capacity building training for income generation programme (IGP).

ØThe spread of better understanding about SHGs in relation to changes in livelihood and dignity
ØStaff to fill the vacant post - Community Development Organizer.

Birthday

Mrs Begam Bera	Purulia
Mr Kartik Kalandi	Rso Belgaum
Mrs Archana Bharati	V T C Bankura

NOV 24 WED

COMMUNITY RECONSTRUCTION OF SOCIAL SERVICE (CROSS) Vellore, TN

Pray for

ØThe silver jubilee program & celebrations being planned and for the long range plans of the work.

ØKeerthi Boarding Home (a unit of CROSS) at Agaramcherry- a special home for children from leprosy affected families, of HIV/AIDS, orphans and children who are terminally ill.

Birthday

Dr Mantosh Elkana	Chandkhuri
Mr Augustine Frederick Kunder	Naini
Ms Seema Minz	Naini
Mr Surya Kanta Dorman	Purulia
Mr Sushil David	RSO Lucknow

NOV 25 THU

TLM VTC & BASE HOSPITAL SNEHALAYA, Bankura

Praise God for

¨ The overseas friends from TLM Australia and New Zealand who visited the centre and were happy with the programmes carried out.

¨ The effective retreat conducted along with the Snehalaya inmates and staff at Maithan Dam in Jharkhand. All the participants were blessed.

¨ Successful result of trainees at the NCVT examinations- 2009-10 for the following trades:

Diesel Mechanic : 100%

Cutting & Sewing : 100%

Welder : 100%

Pray for

ØThe newly placed graduates that they will excel at work and in their communities.

ØThe present batch of trainees.

ØThe health and wellbeing of all staff children who are at school.

ØMr. Ujjal Tandy (Instructor, Welder) who is under treatment.

ØMr. Sanjib Das who joined VTC on 2^nd Aug as Placement Officer.

ØMr. Anshuman Biswas who joined VTC on 18^th Sep as Principal.

ØMr. Sandip V.S. (Business Manger) who joined the VTC on transfer from Belguam; to get settled at the new environment.

ØAll Snehalaya inmates for their good health and spiritual activity.

Birthday

Mr Chandran Victor	P S D Department
Mr Ramesh P	Salur
Mr Ravikanth B D	Salur
Mr Bijan Sarkar	V T C Bankura
Mr Gauri Shankar Singh	V T C Nashik

NOV 26 FRI

CHURCH RELATIONS

¨ Praise God for the four students from Mar Thoma Seminary, Kotayam, Kerala, who spent three weeks in TLM Kothara for a practical exposure. Thank God for the good experience they had.

Pray for

ØThe preparations started towards Leprosy Sunday- 2011 which will be observed on 30^th January.

ØUpcoming programs in Pune and Kolapuri Dioceses of CNI.

Birthday

Mrs Cecilia K Purty

Champa

NOV 27 SAT

SNEHALAYAS

Pray for the five Snehalayas at different TLM centres (Almora, Bankura, Faizabad, Naini and Purulia). Pray for the old and weak patients and those who take care of them. Pray that the social stigma attached to leprosy will be removed and the relatives will accept them.

Birthday

Mr James Baraik	Bankura
Mr Babu G	Naini
Mr David Tirkey	V T C Champa

NOV 29 MON

TLM SHAHDARA HOSPITAL

Praise God for

¨ The nine leprosy patients from TLM Almora mercy home, who had Cataract surgeries.

¨ Mr Pankaj (Physio Therapist) blessed with a baby boy last month.

¨ The smooth functioning of the hospital during the Common Wealth Games in the capital city.

Pray for

ØThe speedy recovery of patients who had RCS during last month.

ØRaja Ram (patient) who had a plastic surgery done for his nose.

ØVictor George (son of Mrs Neela George, staff) who is still in a very critical condition.

COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION

Praise God and Pray for programmes - Catch Them Young (CTY), Socio Economic Rehabilitation (SER), Low-Cost Housing (LCH), and Re-uniting, which work through TLM Hospitals, Projects and Partner Institutions. Pray that all these measures will benefit the most deserving among the leprosy affected people.

Birthday

28^th

Dr Premal Das

Naini

29^th

Ms Sujata Karmakar	Muzaffarpur
Mr Hariram Mahato	Purulia

NOV 30 TUE

PRAISE AND THANK GOD for His blessings upon TLM during the month. Let us thank God for providing the needed resources for all our programmes and the protection of all our staff and families. Pray that all the TLM services to the communities through medical care, vocational training, various Projects, Snehalayas, and Partner Institutions will continue to be fruitful and the Lord will provide resources for the coming month. Pray for all the donors, supporting countries and Churches who support the work in India.

Send your praise and prayer items
before 20th of every month to
Philipose.Vaidyar@tlmindia.org