Oblation to War Refugees in Africa

The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints allocated $5,000 from their Oblation Fund to aid war refugees in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia.

Ronald Smith, stewardship commissioner for the church’s Africa Region, reported that rebel forces have taken control of areas in the Congo where large populations of church members--as many as 3,000--are living. Many of these people have been displaced by the civil war, which began in August 1998. Renewed fighting in mid-January led additional refugees to Zambia.

Africa Region Apostle Bunda Chibwe and national minister Kwesele Choma Choma are visiting these areas to assess damages and offer support. Many people-church members, their families, and their communities-will be helped through the use of these oblation funds.

Kendra Friend