Sarah and three of her children: Rose, Emmanuel and Mary.
Sarah and three of her children: Rose, Emmanuel and Mary.
Dec. 19, 2013 | Kenya

Pray for Clarice and Sarah, Widows of Murdered Pastors

[817] prayers in [37] nations have been posted for Clarice and Sarah.

Widows Clarice and Sarah are still in shock after their husbands, both pastors in the Mombasa region of Kenya, were murdered in separate incidents on Oct. 20. Clarice’s husband, a pastor at Mombasa’s Vikwatani Redeemed Gospel Church, was found dead of a gunshot to the head in his church. Clarice told a VOM worker she believes he was murdered to scare Christians away from the area. Pastor Charles Matole, 41, was found slumped in a chair, a Bible still in his lap, as church leaders came in to prepare for Sunday morning worship services. His widow recounted that in the months prior to her husband’s death, there were times that people would throw stones at the church while they held prayer services. Furthermore, death threats made on the pastor’s life were never followed up on by police.

Like Clarice, Sarah also mourns her murdered husband, whose body was found in a brush pile that same morning in Kilifi, about 35 miles north of Mombasa. Pastor Ebrahim Kidata, who started 36 churches in the region and had recently been named the new overseer of the church in Malindi County, had been out the day before to see his cattle and check on lumber to be used to build new tables for his church. His wife grew concerned when she could not reach him on his cell phone, and her worst fears were realized when he was found strangled to death. In addition to his widow, he leaves behind seven children. Two of the children are married, but five are school-aged and still live in the home. Sarah was shocked by her husband’s murder as no threats had been received and there is little motive for his death. Both murders are thought to be related to unrest between Christians and Muslims in the Mombasa region, but no one has claimed responsibility.

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  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, the Great God, as brothers and sisters in Christ we worship You for faithfulness of these pastors and families. We intercede for great and precious promises on them, a hedge of protection on them, and angels directly from heaven to minster to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • Please, God, help Clarice and Sarah and their children. Comfort them and heal their wounds. Strengthen them in faith and meet their needs. Help all the children to have a good education. Let them live for You and be a blessing to their neighbors. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • God I pray for Clarice and Sarah and their families. Please give them strength. Let them look to you because you are their help and you will tell them what to do in the coming days. Amen.
    Reatha G - USA
  • Please protect this family and this Church and help it flourish in the midst of the dark persecution it faces. Grant them your peace, joy and strength, for your kingdom sake.
    mark m - USA
  • We love and are praying for you here in Dallas, Tx. Remember the Lord your God is with you no matter where you go. (Joshua 1:9) You are not forgotten.
    Charles O - USA
  • Glory Be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Blessed are those who mourn for they'll be comforted; hunger and thirst for righteousness for they'll be filled; are pure in heart for they'll see God; are peacemakers for they'll be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted bc of righteousness for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Remember your promisesBring honor to your great name
    caroline c - USA
  • Father even if the pastors are killed may torch be passed on to their families to continue the work with more boldness. Satan can only kill the body but not the SPIRIT. He is a defeated foe whose hours are coming to close. Win the world through these suffering believers God.Populate heaven with these kind and set the churches on fire with their example
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Father we praise & thank you that "he who lives in the shelter of the Most High will live in the shadow of the All Mighty." May the faith of our sister be an inspiration to all believers to praise You no matter what the circumstances. I ask you to unleash your power through our praise so the world will know that YOU ARE GOD and our salvation is secure
    Mark M - USA
  • Father, I ask You to grant grace, peace and strength to Clarice and Sarah. Lord, let provision and supply be to these widows and their children. Lord, would You sing over them. Let Your word settle their hearts, o Lord. Father, grant supply to them through the Body of Christ. Thank You that Your compassions fail not. In Lord Jesus name, Amen
    Janet R - USA
  • Everlasting Father,you are the Father to the fatherless & the husband to the widow,sustain,maintain & protect these families in your divine role,in Jesus Name
    Ibironke A - Nigeria
  • We pray that GOD will comfort and protect both Clarice and Sarah along with their children. "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27 These people who have harmed your loved ones will be judged by the King Of Kings when he returns.
    Louraine C - USA
  • Dear Lord, Please help these people who are suffering. Please fill them with your grace and mercy. Please fill them with peace and happiness, and use them to inspire others to work for you.
    Please provide them with all they need, and help them not go far from you,
    In your mighty name I pray
    Amen.
    Grace I - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I pray for Clarice and Sarah and their families. Encourage, strengthen, and comfort them and their families during this time of loss. I pray for the churches that they led, that they would continue to be strong and unwavering in their Faith. In Your Name...
    Chris D - USA
  • Help Clarice and Sarah accept God's will and try to start their ministry for the heaven on earth.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Lord Jesus the Christ, thank you for the courageous, faithful witness of the two Pastors, their wives and church member. May you make Sarah and Clarice's faith and love of your enemies stronger as a result of their trials. May you provide all them all the courage, aid and comfort they need as they carry out your mission in the future, your will be done
    John R - USA
  • Our Father who art in Heaven hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory forever. In Jesus Name. Amen
    renee h - USA
  • Is it not written, " God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble"? So it is O L-RD that I pray to You that You be not silent, but rise up O Strength of Israel. Be strength for Sarah and Clarice and their children. Let them find refuge in You.Though time passes, remember them YHWH. Remember them.
    Patris A - USA
  • Dear Brothers and Sisters;
    Psalms 138:5Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.
    6Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
    7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies,
    Charlotte G - USA
  • This song is for you today. I wish you could hear it.
    Peace of God... Cover me
    Cover me... Cover me....
    Peace of God. Cover me...
    Through the Storm.. Cover me..

    Only in You I am safe
    Only in You I’m secure
    Only in You I find peace
    So Cover me... Cover me....

    Cover me when I am hurting
    Charlotte G - USA
  • Lord may your Holy Spirit bring hope,compassion and love to heal their hearts as they mourn for their departed and murdered husbands. Calm the unrest between Muslims and Christians in Mombasa and may peace settle in everyone's hearts. Let ears open to words spoken about Our Lord Jesus and let the mouths that open saying His praise be heard by all. Amen
    Paulette S - USA
  • Heavenly Father, glory be to You with thanksgiving and praise. Lord comfort Clarice and Sarah and their families during this time of sorrow. Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial...stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let their testimony touch others in Jesus name. Amen.
    Dawn C - USA
  • Lord Please lift the widows of these pastors to new heights as they grieve for their husbands. Give the children also the hope that is found in YOU ALONE as they mourn also. Please protect them, guide,direct and fill them with your peace. May understanding,wisdom,education bring insight of the evils they face each day. In Jesus' name. Amen
    Paulette S - USA
  • Dear Father, I pray for my sisters in Mombasa who are grieving. I pray you will send your Holy Spirit to comfort them and give them supernatural joy that their loved ones are with you and that you will be glorified through this. Many will come to Jesus as a result because what satan means for evil You use for Good. Thank you, Lord. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    Loretta H - USA
  • May these women find the strength to keep the gospel hoping in this area. May the husbands deaths not be in vain. Only You Lord can bring peace to these families.
    Thomas B - USA
  • Father God, Only You know what these women and the children need from You. I ask, Holy Spirit, that You would comfort and guide their souls, and that You would strengthen them daily. Even though this was a big loss in their life, I ask that You would be their Joy in the midst of sorrow.
    I thank You God that You are alive this day,
    In Jesus name, Amen
    Abigail B - USA
  • O mighty God, the great Comforter, bring peace to Clarice and Sarah. They have lost their husbands, but I pray they won't lose their faith in You. Help their families as they struggle to make a new life without their loved ones. And I pray for peace between the Christians and Muslims in this area. Amen
    Darlene G - USA
  • Heavenly Father, please comfort these women and their families in their grief. Give them strength and courage to continue on, faithful to you. It is hard to see how good could come out of these situations Lord, but please bless this area with your abundant goodness. Thank you for these wonderful men that dedicated their lives to saving the lost. Amen.
    Judy C - USA
  • Certainly at the top of our list of the persecuted are the widows and children of those that are martyred! We pray such a grace and mercy upon these dear ones! Lord Jesus defend Your people and provide their every need! Healing of the broken-hearted and the great ability to forgive those that are evil. We pray salvation to the persecutors! Amen!
    Jennifer E - USA
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