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Saturday, December 11th, 2010
Dec 11, 2010 12:21 AM, Nairobi
Greetings to you all in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ.
We are deeply sorry to inform you that our Diocesan Bishop,
Bishop Bullen A. Dolli has passed away early this morning.
Please pass this message to all Christians in your Diocese.
In Christ,
Stephen
The Rev. Stephen Dokolo
Secretary, Diocese of Lui, Episcopal Church of Sudan
“Bishop Bullen was a friend and colleague who repeatedly showed great courage, facing difficulties and dangers during his episcopate and before, for the sake of the Moru people,” said Wayne Smith, Bishop of Missouri. “His lively faith took root in the gospel of Jesus. May he rest in peace, and rise in the glory of Christ.”
O God of grace and glory, we remember before you this day
our brother Bullen. We thank you for giving him to us, his
family and friends, to know and to love as a companion on
our earthly pilgrimage. In your boundless compassion,
console us who mourn. Give us faith to see in death the gate
of eternal life, so that in quiet confidence we may continue
our course on earth, until, by your call, we are reunited with
those who have gone before; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
For more history and context, you are welcome to join the ongoing conversation at the mission blog: LuiNetwork
Photograph of the Right Reverend Bullen Dolli taken in November 2009 by Warren Ingham-Barrow.
Tags: Companion Relationship Committee, Lui, Sudan
Posted in 4-Official Diocesan | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
The Gift of Water, One Well at a Time
May 8, 2010
1 mile / 3 mile / 5 mile Walk
8 a.m. Check-In — 8:30 Start Time
Start & Finish at St. Martin’s
How much water would you have to carry each day?
Click here for the Registration Form
Click here for the Pledge Form
Maps of One Mile — Three Mile — Five Mile Walks
The walk consists of three routes-a 1-mile fun run/walk and a 3 or 5-mile route through Ellisville. Runners, bicyclists, friendly dogs on leashes, strollers are all welcomed. (more…)
Tags: Lui, Mission, Sudan, Water
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Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Watch with Me One Hour: excerpt from Church of the Advent’s newsletter, The Scroll (April 2010), by the Rev. Dan Handschy, rector of Advent, and chaplain to the missioners on our most recent trip to Lui in November 2009.
When Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, he asked Peter, James and John to stay awake with him while he prayed. Whenever a person is faced with a difficult situation, it helps to know that others are praying, too.
 On our most recent trip to Lui, one of the missioners became very ill, most likely with giardia, (a parasite) which not only messes with a person’s digestion, it also makes a person feel depressed and anxious. The missioner felt not only physically miserable, but emotionally terrified. She had a long night ahead of her. We asked if she wanted us to pray with her. The bishop took the lead, and we all laid hands on her while he prayed. Then, I asked her if she would like someone to sit with her through the night. With tears, she said yes. (more…)
Tags: Lui, Mission, Prayer, Sudan, Vigil, Witness
Posted in 4-Official Diocesan, Advent-Crestwood, Diocese-wide, Metro III | 1 Comment »
Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Saturday, April 10, noon, Prayer Service and Holy Eucharist
at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 808 N. Mason in Creve Coeur
Prayer vigil from 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 10th through 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13th (Central Time). Sign-up for a time on Qlubb (instructions below), or at the Saturday Service, or by phone 314-255-1387.
UPDATE: Scroll down (more…)
Tags: Companion Relationship Committee, Lui, Mission, Prayer, Sudan, Vigil
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
 The Companion Diocese Relationship Committee is calling the diocese to prayer during the elections in Sudan this April.
Prayer Service and Eucharist, Vigil preparation
At 12:00 noon we’ll celebrate Eucharist on Saturday, April 10, at St. Timothy’s Church, Creve Coeur. We hope to have our friends and new mission partners from Blackmore Vale, Diocese of Salisbury, UK join us by Skype. (Skype is a free computer-to-computer video or audio chat software.) We’re also working on a simultaneous gathering at Lui Cathedral in Sudan.
Prayer Vigil
Lui, Sudan, is eight hours ahead of Missouri; a prayer vigil is scheduled from 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 10, through 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, (Central Time).
We have an online sign-up sheet for the vigil. Send an email for instructions/password, and please include your name/parish. Not online much and still want to sign up? Call 314-255-1387 with your name/parish/phone and we’ll add you to the sign-up sheet. (more…)
Tags: Diocese of Lui, Elections, Lui, Peace, Prayer, Sudan
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Reading the mission team blogs one feels the sense of satisfaction with the work accomplished this trip. Our partnership is evolving, matching needs and interests of our Moru friends with talents and resources this diocese has to offer. Here are a few outtakes from these rich two weeks in the Episcopal Diocese of Lui.
Last post from Lui.(Dec. 2) They have wonderful, doable ideas that don’t involve raising funds for a tractor — more about all that from home. Then Sam, Marc, Robin, and Jennifer took off for Mundri and a chat with the World Harvest Mission ag folks, while the rest of us stayed in Lui. Vasco, Stephen, Gordon, Warren, Bishop Bullen, Wayne, and I sat for a long time discussing diocesan priorities and fundraising. This morning Susan and Ev presented school supply funds (we bought and distributed all we could!) and our art project supplies to Lunjini’s headmaster. We have the final tea party and goodbye at 5 pm, then we pack and go tomorrow — MAF flight at noon.
Two things that make me happy (Dec. 1). This is Evelyn in her element. One person — Ismail — asked to come and read with her. But when he came for the lesson, he brought two friends. Then two more showed up. I have never seen anyone happier in Lui than Evelyn teaching reading to adults. She did this yesterday and has another lesson scheduled for this afternoon…
Meeting Noel on the road (Nov. 30). Noel is coming to Lui tomorrow to meet with the bishop, and ask to stay in Lozoh. He has many great ideas and plans for his community after two years in Seminary in Nairobi, but very little resources for the coming year. He has not been at home to farm, and so has nothing in the storehouse. You never know who you will meet heading down the road in the bush…
Sunday Service (Nov. 30). We had drums, dancing and ululating. It was something I will never forget. Bishop Smith spoke about Isaiah 39 and the symbol of the crocus as a sign of promise and hope. We who are the church live in hope. Pray for the people of Sudan and for the team as we get ready to leave our brothers, sisters and children of Lui…
Sunday (and Monday) in the park with George? (Nov. 30) We went to the site of the new diocesan center, where SUDRA had Sumadhura drill a well last May. Bishop Wayne blessed the site and sort of laid the cornerstone. The engineer who was coming to do it properly was delayed in Nairobi or Juba, so they’ll do it again later, but the symbolic act has occurred. Luckily he had his trusty archdeacon to hold his hat and stick…
Going to Lozoh (Nov. 29). When we first got here, it didn’t look like we would be able to get to Lozoh. The road is grown over with grass, and won’t be cleared for a few more weeks. But Debbie Smith spoke with Vasco Daniel and Darius Manyugu. Manyugug says he can find Lozoh, even through the grass. So, Deb and I will be able to get to Lozoh for Church tomorrow…
LuLuLui blog, Luinotes blog
Tags: Bishop's schedule, Health and wellness, Lui, Mission, Sudan
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