Chelmsford Diocese has had Partnership Links with the four Dioceses of Kirinyaga, Embu, Mbeere and Meru in Kenya (Mount Kenya region) since 1978. St Mary’s has had a direct partnership with the Church of the Good Shepherd, Muchunguri, in the Diocese of Mbeere for over five years. Click here for a satellite image of the Church and Dispensary
Ian with the new Vicar of the Good Shepherd ChurchThe new dispensary at MuchunguriBoys in their current dormitory at the Makutanu Orphanage
In August 2010, members of St Mary'svisited the Good Shepherd Church to strengthen the links that began with previous visits in 2005 and 2006. See the latest pictures from the visit including Sunday worship with the congregation of the Church and their new Vicar.
We recently helped celebrate the opening of the new dispensary at Muchunguri, which will bring medical services close to the local community. There is still much work to do to develop and maintain a working dispensary and gifts from St Mary's have helped equip the new building with supplies. The Dispensary is now treating patients
For a number of years we have been supporting an orphanage at Makutano caring for boys who have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS and would otherwise be living on the streets. We have helped improve their living and sleeping areas and are delighted to see that the children are now able to go to school. Plans are in hand for a much improved dormitory.
Prayer Diary
We pray for the world and our local community on a regular cycle. Click on the tabs to see this week's prayers or for a link to the whole cycle.
Week 1 The World
Sunday:
Fair government
Grange Avenue, New Jubilee Court
Monday:
Peace and Justice
Empress Avenue, Fullers Avenue
Tuesday:
Aid Agencies and NGOs
Parkland Road, Warley Road,
Wednesday:
Areas of Conflict; Peace Keepers
Priory Close, Hockley Court
Thursday:
Exploited workers; Modern Day Slaves
The Chilterns, Radleys Lane
Friday:
World poverty; Stewardship of Nature
Broadwalk, Grove End
Saturday:
Fair Trade and sustainable development
Cedar Court, Woodleigh
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