Pune Leprosy Patients Get Free Clothes and Medical Advice

On 8th September 2010, Pastor Petrus of Pune district, Maharashtra arranged a special community development program for leprosy-affected people. Around 45 leprosy patients gathered for the event, hailing from different parts of Pune.

The patients received warm clothes free of cost during the program, and the women got sarees. These gifts were provided through the generosity of local Believers Church congregations.

The leprosy patients accepted the clothes happily and expressed their heartfelt thanks to Believers Church for their act of kindness in preparing them for a cold winter.

Pr. Petrus invited a doctor named Dr. Shailendra Kulkarni to the program. Dr. Shailendra is well known in Pune district for treating leprosy patients. He offered his expertise about leprosy, health and hygiene and taught the patients ways to prevent spreading the disease.

Some chief political leaders—Mr.Appa Bhai (RSS) and Mr. Satish Darekar (Congress)—were also present for the occasion. The leaders appreciated Believers Church for their helping hands to the lepers.

In the tradition of Mother Teresa, Believers Church seeks to care for the desperate and sick. Many suffering people throughout the subcontinent have been helped and comforted through the initiatives of Believers Church.