LENTEN CHARITY APPEAL: FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE JENNIFER ETUH MEDICAL CENTRE, NIGERIA AND SATURDAY SOUP KITCHEN.: As we head into the Lenten season, the church recommends prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as three practices that can help form the heart of our Lenten journey and prepare us for the great celebration of Easter. It has been said that almsgiving covers a multitude of sins
In this spirit, our parish, English Martyrs Parish Streatham, has been made aware of the urgent needs of Jennifer Etuh Medical Centre, a vital healthcare facility serving a rural and underserved community in Nigeria. This hospital provides essential medical care to mothers, children, and families who otherwise have little or no access to healthcare. Many arrive in critical condition, and the centre strives daily to preserve life and restore hope, often with very limited resources.
As we reflect on the words of our Lord, “I was sick and you visited me” (Matthew 25:36), we are reminded that caring for the sick is not only an act of charity but a profound expression of our faith and love for Christ Himself.
Therefore, during this Lenten season, I humbly invite each member of our parish to prayerfully consider supporting this medical centre. Your generosity, no matter how small, can help provide essential medical supplies, improve facilities, and enable the hospital to continue its life-saving mission. Your sacrifice can bring healing, dignity, and hope to those who suffer.
Lenten donations will be shared between the Saturday Soup Kitchen and Jennifer Etuh Medical Centre in Nigeria.
Donations can be made using the Lenten charity envelope or use cash machine title Lenten charity. Above all, please keep the patients, staff, and mission of the medical centre in your prayers.
All donations to Nigeria will be sent through the Southwark Diocese to the relevant Diocese in Nigeria.