India is one of the few countries where leprosy still exists, and has the largest leprosy population in the world. About 500,000 people affected with leprosy live in various parts of India. We started work in 1995 and are one of the few missions reaching these people.

One of our missionaries, Shaji Abraham, decided to start work in a leprosy colony. He chose a leprosy colony in Peeragadi, Delhi, where 75 families live in a small public place where they have no boarding or lodging. These are abandoned people and neither the government nor any social organization reach them with any kind of help. When missionary Shaji went to that colony, people welcomed him whole-heartedly. He shared the love of Jesus with these people and many accepted Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord. Soon we started a church and now about 50 families come to worship here.

Later we were able to build single room houses for each family. We strongly believe that it is not the food, clothes or shelter that would change their lives, but the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

After seeing an amazing response from these people, missionary Shaji Abraham was motivated to start new work in a different leprosy colony at Shalimarbagh, Delhi. The response from the people were very encouraging and about 40 people gather there for worship every week.

With the help of other christians we have built a small church. The Lord later provided financial resources to complete the roof. Now we are praying for financial support to construct at least 20 houses for these abandoned families.

Missionary Shaji has a burden to reach more colonies in the New Year. Please support this ministry with your finances and prayers.