Hearts of Prayer
"Our staff recently accompanied, Ms. G*, an elderly non-English speaker, to her appointments at Elmhurst Hospital to provide emotional support and be her patient advocate to ensure that all the medical procedures and discussions were properly translated and fully comprehended by the patient. At the end of that appointment, our staff saw another NLCHC immigrant client that was referred to Elmhurst Hospital for care. He had been diagnosed with melanoma and thankfully, with the support and advocacy from NLCHC, the cancerous spot was removed and the margins of the excision were all clear of cancer.”
We know that God uses the faithful service of so many volunteers to bring his relief, restoration, and reinvestment to our community. We also know that God is always moving ahead of all our carefully laid plans and that nothing can be accomplished without Him. Throughout the bible, God tells us that when we pray, we see him more fully and we receive more of his spirit, wisdom, grace, and love. In prayer, our hearts are shaped into his heart for our community. Knowing this we are seeking to build a network of prayer partners who we can share updates and prayer requests with on a regular basis. You and your prayers are greatly needed.
Please email us at info@newlifecdc.nyc to join our prayer network. We promise not to spam you and updates will be once a month via email.
Even if you are volunteering in other ways you can still sign up to join our prayer network.
If you are interested in helping us shape and lead this new community of prayer, please let us know!
Pray For Relief
In Elmhurst and Corona, nearly two in three children live in households in or near poverty and wage earners typically work disproportionately in lower-wage professions. Since the pandemic, many are still unemployed or are working reduced hours.
Pray for a community where an abundance of resources and opportunity brings about emotional health and material stability in life for all.
Pray For Restoration
Nearly 75% of the residents in Elmhurst and Corona are foreign-born, facing life's daily challenges in a new country, in a new language, and often separated from extended family and support networks. These barriers, along with many others, isolate families and exacerbate a loss of community.
Pray for our neighbors to encounter the transformative power of community and opportunity.
Pray For Reinvestment
Despite exceptionally high rates of employment in the district, workers tend to concentrate in construction and hospitality-related sectors. Long working hours prevent families from living life together and deprive individuals of many opportunities to effect change in their community. Demand for early childhood education, afterschool, and behavioral health programs outstrip supply. Unaffordable housing means families have fewer choices and the least costly housing is often poorly maintained.
Pray for the people we serve to become people who serve, leading the improvements they desire in areas of education, healthcare, and housing.