'The Lord has set apart the redeemed for himself. Therefore He will listen to me and answer when I call to Him.' Psalm 4v3 TLB

Tuesday 1 March

Praise God that the Leprosy Mission is a prayer-driven Mission that seeks to do God's will for people affected by leprosy, in His way and in His time. 'And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.' Philippians 4v19

Wednesday 2 March

Dr Louis Paluku Sabuni was recently appointed TLM's new country leader for DR Congo. Pray for wisdom and discernment for Louis as he leads TLM's work in the Congo and that he will know God's guidance on a daily basis.

Thursday 3 March

Pray that the Moneybox News being sent to all our valued moneybox supporters, with updates on the impact their donations have achieved, will be uplifting and encourage more people to become moneybox supporters.

Friday 4 March

Leprosy can rob people of dignity, self-worth, physical ability and at times even family, friends, a job and an income. Pray that skills training through Leprosy Mission N.Z.'s Women's Empowerment Projects in India will continue to be successful enabling individuals and groups to become economically independent.

Saturday 5 / Sunday 6 March

Remember today the Griffiths Family, Dr Mark, wife Faye and children Amy and Josh, in Niger. Pray for their health and for grace as they continue to knit into the local community. Pray also that the vacancies at the Danja Hospital will be filled; i.e. an administrator and a full time doctor to assist Mark.

Monday 7 March

Over the next two weeks Matt Halsey (Programmes Manager) will be working with WHO (World Health Organisation) and Papua New Guinea Department of Health to undertake a full review of PNG Government's National Leprosy Programme. This review will be the basis to develop a five year strategy to eliminate leprosy in Papua New Guinea. Pray for continued good relationships with government health workers and that the desired goal will be achieved.

Tuesday 8 March

Today is census day in N.Z when all New Zealanders will be counted.  Praise God that through the sacrifice of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, on Calvary, all of His redeemed children are counted and written in the Lambs Book of Life. (Revelation 20 v 11 to 13)

Wednesday 9 March

Ash Wednesday is a day of repentance and marks the first day of the season of Lent. It not only prefigures the mourning at the death of Jesus, but also places christians in a position to realize the consequences of sin.  Ash Wednesday is a day where we can reflect on what needs to change in our lives if we are to be fully Christian. 'Remember O man that you are dust, and unto dust you shall return.' Genesis 3v19

Thursday 10 March

Remember today Michelle (wife of Matt Halsey, Programmes Manager) and their two young preschoolers Isla (4) and Eve (1). Pray that Michelle and the children will all be kept in good health while Matt is overseas.

Friday 11 March

Today in China the 13^th International Day for 'Dignity and Respect' will be celebrated with a talent show to portray to the public that imperfections are a kind of beauty with all people being equal and deserving to be treated with dignity and respect. This celebration is being organized by HANDA and two other Chinese NGO's who work with disabled people in the cities of Guangzhou, Kunming and Nanning. Pray this special day will be successful in promoting understanding and acceptance of the uniqueness of each individual.

Saturday 12 / Sunday 13 March

Pray for TLM country leaders who are experiencing stress because of lack of finances and program closures, especially in Bangladesh where large numbers of staff have been made redundant. Pray that with program closures leprosy-affected people will not be forgotten. 

Monday 14 March

Praise God for the faithfulness of all volunteers. Today remember Betti Reddell who one day a week volunteers her administration skills in the Auckland Office. Praise God for all our tremendous helpers throughout New Zealand who work behind the scenes providing much needed help and support for the Leprosy Mission.

Tuesday 15 March

Pray that God will grant increasing success to our fundraising through direct mail and the website as we seek to engage more people in the greater work of The Leprosy Mission worldwide.

Wednesday 16 March

Today the Marketing and Programmes Committees are having their first meeting for 2011. Give thanks for all committee members. For some members living in other centres and having to fly to Auckland for meetings means a greater commitment of their time; Dr Steve Withington from Christchurch and Dr Susan Maiava from Palmerston North. Praise God for the contribution that each member of the Committees give to the Leprosy Mission. Pray they will know God's leading this year in all areas of their lives.

Thursday 17 March

Praise God for the many bequests that the Leprosy Mission New Zealand has received during the last year to help us to try and meet our promised commitment to projects in the field. Praise God that we can trust Him with all our needs. 'For the one who calls you is faithful and He will do it.' I Thessalonionas 5v24

Friday 18 March

Praise God for supporters who donate to the work of the Leprosy Mission through Payroll Giving. Payroll Giving is ministered through IRD PAYE tax system and donors receive immediate tax credits relating to the donation made. Payroll Giving reduces administration costs allowing more to be given to field work.

Saturday 19 / Sunday 20 March

As the Bougainville Healthly Communities Project staff embark on their ambitious training plan for the year; training local village health volunteers and chiefs in the Buka district, pray that the campaign will be successful. Praise God for the field officers John (MEL Coordinator) and Greg (District Facilitator Coordinator) who both had new additions to their families late last year. Pray for their safety as they travel by bicycle to visit different districts.

Monday 21 March

21^st to 28^th has been nominated by the United Nations as a week when  communities remember peoples struggling against racism and racial discrimination. Remember today our partners, HANDA, as they continue to fight the devastating stigma and discrimination facing leprosy-affected individuals and families living in remote leprosy villages in China.

Tuesday 22 March

Today is World Day for Water, a day set aside to consider the great importance of this God-given resource. Safe and accessible water is an absolute necessity for survival and good health and yet so many are denied it because of poverty. Pray that the Chittagong Hill Tracts Well-Being Project in Bangladesh will be successful in providing access to safe drinking water, waste management and toilet facilities.

Wednesday 23 March

The Papua New Guinea Annual Country Review Meeting currently being attended by representatives from TLM Australia, TLM Papua New Guinea, PNG Division of Health, Leprosy Mission NZ (Matt Halsey) and the local people with whom we work is a great opportunity for learning and growth. Pray for a successful review and for God's wisdom and direction as plans are developed for TLM leprosy work for 2011 and onwards.

Thursday 24 March

Pray that the Community Active Participation Project in Nepal will be effective in its awareness raising and confidence building activities as it works to eradicate stigma and discrimination.

Friday 25 March

Today our March InTouch magazine is due to be posted to supporters. Pray the magazine will be well received and once read passed on to others to inform them of the plight of those families and individuals living with leprosy. This issue will also announce the winner of our Moneybox Rocks Competition. Praise God for the many under 11 year olds who participated in this competition.

Saturday 26 / Sunday 27 March

Praise God for our Youth Advocates, Yeri, Vicky, Eve, Abigail and Stacey as they begin to share their experience in Nepal through presentations to groups and churches.

Monday 28 March

Praise God that New Zealand Government funding for the next three years has been approved for the Chittagong Sustainable Development Project (CSDP) in Bangladesh. Remember Rajesh Mallick, Project Manager, and all staff as they take on the challenges of enabling people to achieve economic independence and be reintegrated back into their community.

Tuesday 29 March

Pray that the five year country strategy and project plan being finalised over the next few days by TLM Papua New Guinea and Helen Nixon, TLM Australia, will link well with the Government of Papua New Guinea's plans and meet the needs of people affected by leprosy in Papua New Guinea.

Wednesday 30 March

Pray that doors will open for new funding for HANDA's Eye Sight Project. HANDA's Mobile Eye Surgery is vital for leprosy affected individuals and families living in isolated leprosy villages. Pray that God will bless the team's endeavours.

Thursday 31 March

This time of the year is an especially busy time for Martin Malkaney, Finance Manager, as he organises supporters annual receipts, efficiently maintains our financial systems and completes further accountancy studies. Give thanks today for Martin's expertise and for the generosity of supporters who donate their tax rebates to the work of the Leprosy Mission.