Mercy Ships press release, 7th March:
Mercy Ships is deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred today during medical screening at the Freetown National Stadium when a crowd stormed the gate resulting in several injuries and one life lost.
Mercy Ships personnel working at the site attended the injured and accompanied them to local hospitals.
"Our hearts and prayers are with the individuals and families of those affected by today's events. The occurrence of this incident in the course of activities intended to restore lives is tragic. We move forward with tremendous sadness, but great determination, to assist as many people as possible in the next ten months," stated Mercy Ships Founder, Don Stephens.
Mercy Ships exists to serve the forgotten poor and has served Sierra Leone five times over the past two decades, also helping establish two land-based health care facilities. For the next ten months, Mercy Ships will be providing surgeries for qualified patients while working alongside the Sierra Leonean Government to support its five-year healthcare plan and strengthen the functions of the national health system.
Please pray for us and the whole crew during this time.
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Hi guys, thanks for the email that you sent through it was really great to hear from you, although we were obviously saddened by the news of what happened at the stadium. We will certainly lift you guys up in prayer and trust God turn even this for the good of those who love Him.
ReplyDeleteWe really are missing all of you at our Sunday meetings - what a blessing you all were to us.
We've started the year quite well, and starting to see some growth i the two meetings. I've just come back from Zimbabwe where we had an epic trip. Massive 4x4 stuff, a church planted and a deaf/mute girl healed.
May God continue to bless and keep you guys.
Rob & Linda