Jan
27
To fill the need for trained priests, the Orthodox Church of Indonesia (Metropolitanate of Hong Kong) has started a theological school in the city of Manando. The school already has thirty students, but little in the way of supplies. Fr. Yohanes Bambang has told me that the students meet in a rented facility, but that they need everything from books to study to chairs to sit on. He is asking that anyone who is willing to to send them help.
If you want to send money, you may do so in the following two ways:
Wire transfer-You may make an international wire transfer from your bank directly to Fr. Yohanes. The following is the information you will need to give at your bank. This method may cost around $24 on top of what you are sending.
Bambang Cahyo Wicaksono, Bank Central Asia, Account number : 0501514143, Bank Address : Jln Cokroaminoto No : 5 , Mojokerto – East Jawa – Indonesia, IBAN ( Swift Code) : Cenaidja.
Western Union-You may also send money by Western Union. Fees vary, but may be less than a wire transfer. You can send money at any Western Union office or online at http://westernunion.com using Fr. Yohanes’ address.
Bambang cahyo Wicaksono, gatul V/7, Mojokerto – east java – Indonesia
Fr. Yohanes has also requested theological and liturgical books. These may be sent to the address below. Other items that might be useful to a new theological school would also be appreciated. While larger items may be impractical to send, smaller things like laptop computers would be useful. However, the primary need is for books and money. Anything besides money can be sent to this address:
Fr. Yohanes Bambang cahyo Wicaksono, C/O Christain Lessilolo, Address : Citraland, Winangun, Brentwood No 26/27 – Manado – SULUT
Speaking personally, I know that Fr. Yohanes is doing great work in his area both in building up the Church and through charity work. Even if you cannot help financially, please help get the word out by posting this on Facebook, tweeting it, or linking it to your own blog.
