How could an elderly man who was an orphan and can’t remember his parents… who lived destitute on the streets his whole life… who contracted leprosy as a young man and suffered with it for forty years… who lay in a hospital, nearly blind, unable to walk… given up to die… now have a home… healing in his body… peace in his heart… to where he now dances, sings and says… “ I feel like a rich man now. I have everything I need”? The answer is… Jesus! This man’s name is Raj and he has been living at ICII’s Promised Land Leprosy Community for five years. This home was started for people with leprosy who had been living on the streets. Through your love and support, no longer does Raj have to miss a meal or lack medicine when he needs it. Instead of a daily life of hopelessness, he now experiences new days of hope and loving care! Through ICII’s supporters, all the residents’ needs are provided for at the Promised Land home. Basic needs are also provided for the non-residents who attend Promised Land Leprosy Church. Food, rice, clothing, sandals, vitamins, medical bills, eyeglasses, cataract surgery, and other needs are provided for those with leprosy that would have no way to get these things without your help.
Raj shares;
“I never seen my parents. From my childhood until now I am begging all of my life. I didn’t get married. When I was 30 years old I got this leprosy disease”. This man told Independent Church in India’s Gospel team that before they came he could barely stand up or walk because he would get so tired. But now after hearing the word of God every day he can walk long distances because Jesus is giving the strength and peace to him.