Press Releases

Kenya Unrest

The sky is darkened with smoke, burning cars and tires mark the streets, houses burn too, windows are broken. People with a handful of personal belongings run seemingly aimless through the streets, trying to save their lives as others run and smash everything that is in their way. The sound of sporadic gunshots fills the air. Children cry.

Kenya is going through one of it’s greatest challenges of unrest in the countries history. Nearly 600 people have been killed, and over 250,000 people, mostly women and children, have been displaced from their homes. They hide in informal settlements, police stations, and churches… without any food.

The church of the Nazarene is heavily affected. As two church members tried to defend the church building they were attacked by looters, one of them died on the way to the hospital. Nazarene homes were destroyed or burnt down. Especially hard hit are those involved in our AIDS ministry, taking care of orphans. Some were shot at and hit, others lost their money generating shops and enterprises as they too were burnt down or destroyed. Most of our caretakers do not know how to further feed their orphans as prices for basic food commodities have seen increases of between 200% and 400%. An insurmountable obstacle.

Our hearts and prayers go out towards our brothers and sisters in Kenya. With your help we can bring relief to those who are terribly hurting and show them that they are not forgotten and alone in their darkest hour. On their behalf a big, heartfelt "Thank You" from the NCM office in Africa!

Persons and churches wishing to make a donation can mark their checks “Kenya Unrest ACM1199” and mail them to the General Treasurer, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. In Canada, checks should be made payable and sent to the Church of the Nazarene Canada, 20 Regan Road, Unit 9, Brampton, Ontario L7A 1C3.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 11,2008

• On-line using VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express
• OR In the US, make checks payable to: General Treasurer
• and mail to:
  General Treasurer
  6401 The Paseo
  Kansas City, MO 64131
• In Canada, make checks payable to: Church of the Nazarene
• and mail to:
  Church of the Nazarene Canada
  20 Regan Road, Unit 9
  Brampton, Ontario L7A 1C3

All donations remitted through NCM and the General Treasurers Office will receive 10% Mission Special credit if the local church is identified.

NCM is the liaison between the pressing needs of the world and the individuals that are committed to making a difference. We understand that you may not be able to respond to every need. However, we want to keep you informed of the opportunities for your involvement in projects such as this. Every project deserves your individual consideration.