The Chapel Will be a Place of Prayer

One year ago in June 2021 the Dorothea Rescue Centre for Girls opened. It was a joyous occasion for everyone who saw the vision come to fruition. The first group of girls rescued from street life came to live there and learn from the Sisters. Besides a wholesome way of life, what could they learn from consecrated women if not a life of prayer, which sustains the daily life and all the challenges? Right away PRAYER was a focus.

“We thank you heavenly Father, for bringing us together in this place, where we can start a new life.”

“Jesus you are our brother. Give us love for one another and help us to live together as a family.”

“Mary, you are the Mother of Jesus and our Mother. You said “Yes” to the Holy Spirit and Jesus is now our brother. Pray for all of us here-we are His sisters and sisters to one another. Show us how to love as you do, and to say “Yes” to the Holy Spirit.

With the vision for the Centre came the vision for the Chapel as a consecrated place of prayer, fitting as a gathering place for true worship. Sr. Caroline, the Director of Dorothea, decided that any funds donated for the Chapel would begin the building process. An architect in Kenya designed it, and the projected cost was USD $18,000. Before the Centre opened Nyaatha Ray of Hope had collected $7,500 to begin the Chapel. Sr. Caroline continued to ask for funds around Kenya and was able to collect some, but not all that was needed.

A year from the opening of the Dorothea Rescue Centre we are in awe to make known that the balance of what was needed was recently sent to complete the interior of the Chapel. (See the May 15 post before this to watch the video showing the Dorothea Chapel so far, inside and out) Now that funds are available, it will be full speed ahead and we are looking forward to seeing the finished Chapel.

The Bishop of Machakos has set a date in November 2022 to bless the Chapel and officially open this place of worship and prayer.

St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta reminded interviewers that the work was not hers, but God’s, and that it was therefore not merely social work, but work with a higher purpose. This same thing can be said for the work of the Assumption Sisters of Eldoret who rescue, rehabilitate and educate boys (Kwetu Home of Peace) and girls (Dorothea Rescue Centre) because God has given them a share in His own work. The Chapel of Kwetu Home of Peace was built after many years without a consecrated space. The Chapel at Dorothea was a priority not only of the Sisters, but of God, who made it happen through the people He inspired to be generous, and like Mary, say “Yes.” He thirsts for souls, and the Sisters and the girls at Dorothea will happily present themselves to Him in this holy place, where all can find refreshment.