Attack on church building in Kenya
by Staff
October 10, 2008
(christiansunite.com) - The Redeemed Gospel Church building in Garissa, Kenya was attacked by a group of approximately 50 Muslim youths who stormed into a worship service on September 14, according to a September 29 article from Compass Direct. The mob threw stones at the congregation, damaged the pews and walls, destroyed the pulpit and burned a church banner. The attack was sparked by tensions between local Muslims and Christians over a mosque that was constructed three metres from the church building in June 2007.
Upon the mosque's construction, the Christians complained that it blocked the church's entryway. Local authorities proposed that the Christians relocate to a new worship site but the believers refused to do so, arguing that the solution was only temporary.
At last report, the Christians were being prevented from returning to the ransacked church building and did not have a new building in which to worship.
Pray that these Christians will be encouraged to continue meeting together for worship despite opposition (Hebrews 10:23-25). Pray that Christ would work in the hearts of those who oppose Him, so that they too will know the Good News.
