Nairobi Churches Come together for Musical Commemoration of Easter

On Holy Saturday, the day between the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday and His resurrection on Easter Sunday, an Interfaith Easter Concert was held at the Upper Hill Building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  For Christians around the world, Holy Saturday is a day of reflection and anticipation of the highest holiday on the Christian Calendar, Easter.   Saturday, March 30, 2024 members of the faith community gathered in unity and musical celebration. 

Prince Omondi, President of the Nairobi West Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints welcomed the Easter celebrants and introduced leaders from the Kenya faith community.  Joining the concert audience were Bishop John Warari of the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya, Reverend Elias Agola of the National Council of Churches of Kenya, Sujatha Kotamraju with Hindu Council of Kenya, Mary Ndulili the Communications Officer of Inter-Religious Council of Kenya and Miriam Saleh the Program Officer of Inter-Religious Council of Kenya.

The musical program was commenced with a performance of There is a Green Hill Far Away, by the Nairobi Kenya East Stake choir.  It was followed by Kenya Institute for the Blind Choir singing Amazing Grace. The Nairobi South Stake Choir performed How Great the Wisdom and the Love, which was followed by the colorfully dressed Nisse Hands of Hope Kenya Kids’ Choir singing Nothing but the Blood of Jesus.   Violinist Gibson Gatheru then played a violin solo of 10,000 Reasons – Bless the Lord. He Sent His Son was sung by the Nairobi West Stake Choir.  The always timely at Easter Halleluia Chorus by Handel was next by the Seniors Choir.  Nitaimba Sifa Zako and Mfalme Mwema were performed in Swahili by the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya Choir. 

Surrounding all the musical numbers were scriptural readings from the New Testament regarding the resurrection of Jesus Christ, testimonies, a reading of The Living Christ written by the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and read by Nairobi South Stake President Frederick Shamola. Elder Johnny Baddo, Area Seventy, shared his testimony of and devotion to Jesus Christ at the close of the beautiful Easter celebration Interfaith concert.  He reminded the audience that the song of the righteous is a prayer unto heaven.  “At Easter, Christians remember the sacrifice of the Savior and how through Him we can be reconciled to the Father,” remarked Elder Baddoo. 

The Interfaith Easter Concert was a time of beautiful, worshipful music, enjoyed by all who attended.  When believers come together for such a beautiful reflection of Jesus Christ and His resurrection the feelings of fellowship are strong.  Concert performers and attenders lingered after to visit and share gratitude and joy.