Wednesday, September 25, 2013

A Time for Mourning

Photo: Rosslyn Academy flags flying at half mast, in memory of the lives taken during the Westgate terrorist attacks.

Flags flying at half mast at Rosslyn Academy

We want to thank everyone for their prayers and notes of concern for our family and our CBM colleagues here in Kenya. We are all safe and grateful for our wonderful community of faith and support! It means a lot, knowing that so many churches and friends are upholding Kenya in prayer at this time.

Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, addressed the nation yesterday declaring the Westgate Terrorist Crisis over and calling for three days of national mourning. At present, we know of 69 people that were killed in the attack and many more seriously injured.

This morning, after a prayer service at Rosslyn Academy, we had an opportunity to talk with other families who are grieving the loss of friends and the injury of students who were at the shopping mall when the attackers struck. As memorial services and funerals are being arranged, grief counselling and support for the families and children are also being provided. Please remember in prayer the children and families affected by this horrible tragedy.

As CBM continues to work in partnership with Kenyan churches, we are committed to sharing the hope and healing of Christ in word and in deed. Please pray for peace and security in Kenya, and for leadership in the diverse faith communities to work in solidarity for the good of their neighbours.




"The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of confusion or despair, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing... not healing... not curing... that is a friend indeed." --Henri Nouwen 


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