"My child cries a lot at night, and I have no milk to give her," laments Margaret. She and her daughter fled their home in Nairobi after receiving death threats.
We continue to pray for our friends in Kenya. We have been in contact with several of the pastors. Everyone is safe at this point although the situation is still very volatile. The reports that we are receiving in the U.S. are that around 500 people have been killed. Pastor John from Kenya sent an e-mail message this week that stated nearly 1,300 Kenyans have lost their lives.
Pray that believers regardless of tribal affiliation or geographical location will stand strong for the Lord. Kenyan Christians who are passionate about living for Christ will make a major contribution toward peace. Obviously crises of this nature have a severe impact on children. Please pray for their safety. Below is some information directly from the World Vision Website.
The unrest continues to hamper relief efforts across much of the country. World Vision has called for an immediate stop to the violence that has killed more than 500 people, and has left over 250,000 people displaced from their homes. Violence has caused a severe shortage of fuel and forced shops to remain closed. The security situation has limited the movements of our relief staff who are working to meet the needs of people trying to escape the violence. "We are distributing food, water, mosquito nets, blankets, and shelter materials to more than 150,000 people living in police stations, schools and churches, and others marooned in houses," said Nick Wasunna, World Vision's relief expert in Nairobi. "We are doing our utmost to reach people, but the safety of communities and our staff on the ground is paramount.."
The unrest continues to hamper relief efforts across much of the country. World Vision has called for an immediate stop to the violence that has killed more than 500 people, and has left over 250,000 people displaced from their homes. Violence has caused a severe shortage of fuel and forced shops to remain closed. The security situation has limited the movements of our relief staff who are working to meet the needs of people trying to escape the violence. "We are distributing food, water, mosquito nets, blankets, and shelter materials to more than 150,000 people living in police stations, schools and churches, and others marooned in houses," said Nick Wasunna, World Vision's relief expert in Nairobi. "We are doing our utmost to reach people, but the safety of communities and our staff on the ground is paramount.."
stay off the paved road.... --craig
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