Day 130: Praying for the daily ministry of supported accommodation (2003)

Join with Salvationists of the Wales Division for day 130 of 150 days of prayer.

• 'I will wait for the Lord to help me. I trust him completely. So I wait for him to do what he has promised' (Psalm 130:5, EasyEnglish Bible). 

2003

The Salvationist (28 June 2003) reported on a visit by the Prince of Wales to Tŷ Gobaith:

‘“Thank goodness for places like this,” remarked the Prince of Wales to a resident of the Army’s Tŷ Gobaith Centre, Cardiff, which the heir to the throne visited following its £2.3 million refurbishment… 

Following his welcome, the Prince was led into the dining room to chat informally with present and former residents. Anthony Quigley told Prince Charles about the support he receives at Tŷ Gobaith, and his belief that the rooms and food have improved since the refurbishment work. Greg Prince explained that he was referred to the centre by the local employment agency and arrived there in April, admitting he was “desperate” and had nowhere else to go. “I’m glad I came here as I got a place straight away,” he said.

‘Before leaving the dining room, the Prince spoke with some of the centre’s kitchen staff and, before departing, signed the visitors’ book…

‘Nick Redmore (DHQ) said that Tŷ Gobaith – which first opened 65 years ago – is a dedicated project giving “holistic support to individuals, enabling them to get back on their feet and lead independent lives again”. As part of the centre’s resettlement programme, seven bedsits have been provided. Five more are currently being built.’

Prayer

• The daily ministry of supported accommodation consumes our prayers today. Pray for the staff as they help and support those who are struggling with life, to the extent of them being homeless.
• Pray for the chaplaincy team, which seeks to bring faith awareness and Christian understanding to those who are in social centres and supported housing projects.