An Appeal for Prayer from the Archbishop of Jos

Posted by Kendall Harmon

Archbishop Kwashi reports: “The reports from those I have sent out to collect information are that the Muslims are attacking and burning this morning. It looks well co-ordinated. They are well armed with AK 47 and pump machine guns. This morning they have been at Dogonduste. Quite a number of Christian homes have been burnt. We do not know how many have been killed. The local government has underestimated the vehemence of the militants. At the moment this is all restricted to Jos City.

We ask prayer for knowing the right thing to do. I have moved one of our archdeacons and his family to live in our home. St Luke’s Cathedral is in the middle of the area of violence. We hope we can proceed with our normal services tomorrow.”

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3 Comments
Posted November 29, 2008 at 1:34 pm [Printer Friendly] [Print w/ comments]



1. Pageantmaster [KJS to Coventry] wrote:

Prayers for Archbishop Ben, his family and the flock.  May the Lord surround them with his angels and protect them from all harm in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

November 29, 3:24 pm | [comment link]
2. The_Elves wrote:

This is a thread for prayers from which a number of off topic comments have been removed.  We encourage you to pray for the safety of Archbishop Kwashi, members of our church and for the people of Jos.

November 29, 10:54 pm | [comment link]
3. Betty See wrote:

Merciful Father, Please be with Archbishop Kwashi and the people of his Church, guide them to the knowledge of the right thing to do and say. Please save them from harm and violence.
Please send your transforming grace to those who would attack them, may Thy Holy Spirit inspire them to show mercy.

November 30, 12:00 am | [comment link]
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