January 29, 2008
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~Terrible situation in Kenya, prayers needed for the Orthodox Christians and all the people of Kenya!~
Dear Friends
Please pray for us in Kenya. Kenya is now on fire. It is now something beyond politics. It is becoming more Tribal and Ethnicity. Kenya is smelling blood. Pray for us.
I and my friend were stoned but “God is great” neither of us was hurt though all the side mirrors, the rear mirror and the windscreen of the car we were using was smashed down. Glory to God. It was on a Sunday and we hard just finished morning orthros, Liturgy and baptism of 27 people. On my way home, that’s when hell broke.
The body and the blood of Jesus that we had partaken covered us and that is why nothing harmful happened on our bodies.
As I am writing, people are being killed and slaughtered like chicken. Personally I am doing well. We are just trying to fund raise and assist those who have been displaced by giving food and clothings and to some extend medicine.
Brothers and Sisters, if you feel that you would like to assist don’t hesitate to do so. For a quick response, you can send money through the WESTERN UNION MONEY LINK or any other quick way. Checks at the moment cant assist immediately.
Please continue praying for Kenya. Be blessed.
Fr. Philip Mugadizi.Orthodox Church in Kenya Destroyed
Nairobi, Kenya – Upon his return to Kenya from Egypt, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Kenya was greeted by scenes of widespread destruction and great suffering. His homecoming tour took him to some of the places hardest hit by the violence that flared over contested presidential elections.In Nakuru, the Orthodox Church of the Holy Virgin has been completely destroyed. Many people, still afraid to travel, are staying in their homes. The thousands who have lost their homes are staying anywhere they can, including churches and parks.
The transportation system has largely stopped. As a result, many people are without food and medicine. The Red Cross is responding but the need is still great. The “Kenya Crisis Collection” that is being taken by the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) is now being expanded to help His Eminence offer these basic provisions as he reaches out to the people of Kenya regardless of their tribal or religious affiliation on behalf of the Orthodox Church.
So far, ten-thousand dollars from this collection has been sent to buy food and medicine for the needy and suffering in Kenya, but much more is needed. According to His Eminence, it will take the country years to rebuild.
All donations for this special collection should be made payable to the Orthodox Christian Mission Center with “Kenya Crisis Collection” clearly marked in the check’s memo line. Gifts may be submitted to:
The Orthodox Christian Mission Center
Re: Kenya Crisis Collection
P.O. Box 4319
St. Augustine, FL 32085-4319OCMC is a non-profit organization that has been commissioned by the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA) to proclaim the fullness of the Christian Faith by establishing and nurturing vibrant, Eucharistic communities, which evangelize those around them and minister to the poor.
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Yes we have been praying for Kenya and the danger that has been present since the end of December. Many missionaries whom we know personally are serving there, in school, orphanges and medical facilities, and their heart is broken over the daily upheaval and pain. It is truly dangerous. It is truly empoverished. It is not a cliche to hear the morale: “When two elephants fight, it is th grass that suffers.” The empoverished masses are suffering, the grass beneath these powerful and aggressive elephants of military and government.
Prayers and diligence are needed in Kenya. God’s hand is needed in Kenya. Protection and divine peace are needed in Kenya.
It’s all so desperately sad.