Advent 2 and the Leprosy Mission

Sunday at St Hugh's                                                                                                                                                                                     It was the Second Sunday in Advent and we had Chris Stratta from the Leprosy Mission sharing some amazing life changing stories from this vital work. I recall as a child and in some places where I have served as a Minister that this was a key organisation to support. It makes such a difference to have someone so keen and involved in the work coming to tell the story. It makes it very real, challenging and moving to hear how lives are transformed by their work. When we reflect that here is a disease that can be cured, and the sooner treatment is given the damage it does to a persons body can be prevented, it just seems crazy that it's not been eliminated yet.  So as we journey through Advent looking to the God who comes to us bringing Hope for all. This is an appropriate time to ensure as Christian communities we look outwards and beyond our immediate communities in need, and share some of our wealth to make a difference. It was a good service to be part of.

If you click on the link below you can go the website and make a donation.




https://www.leprosymission.org.uk/

Advent God
coming to bring Hope to all,
stir us up
to share what we have,
to transform lives,
bringing healing
to body, mind and Spirit.

Bless O God the work
of 'The Leprosy Mission'
guide all who work for them
speak through them 
to touch peoples hearts
and funds raised
to touch peoples bodies
to make them whole. Amen    (c) Mark Goodhand 6th December 2022


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