At the age of 21, Josephina was destitute. She was the oldest of six orphaned children and married to a drunkard named Moses, a man who rarely came home to their little house in Akot, South Sudan. But when he did, he beat her. She had a toddler to take care of and another child…
This is a question that we are asked frequently. Although there has been no military battle fought in Akot, we are experiencing many setbacks as a result of the political crisis. The two sides that are warring for political control are lead by men from two different tribes. Tension, that has always existed between the…
A week before Christmas an attempted political coup incited tribal violence between the largest tribe, the Dinka, and the Nuer. The Nuer are the second largest tribe, but are much less in number than the Dinka. Earlier this year President Salva Kiir, who is from the Dinka tribe, sacked his Vice President, Dr Riek Machar,…
We are so truly blessed in this country. We have many many things to thank God for everyday. It is good that we set aside a day to reflect on the goodness of God. However, I am afraid most of us take much for granted. In most parts of the world life is much more…
Much has been written about the “Lost Boys of South Sudan”. The stories of hundreds of young boys, who survived the atrocities of a longstanding war and immigrated to the US, are indeed incredible. However, not much is known about the few boys who did not flee to refugee camps in neighboring Ethiopia and Kenya. For…
God’s Peace Peace has come to South Sudan with the end of the civil war. However, true lasting peace comes only through knowing The Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. Living Water Community Transformation has made a noticeable difference in the lives of the people of Akot, through our ministries of Pastor and Church Development, Christian…
“Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. They rejoice in your name all day long.” Psalm 89:15-16. The people of Akot are praising God for the changes in their community. The women weep as they talk about having schools that all of the…
Transforming Lives in Akot An all star team of 7 (Raymond Lyrene, MD; Ann Rao, RN; Cathy Mims, RN; Becky Thomas, RN; Dr Theresa Rogers; Sherry Pryde, RN; and Gracia Sugantharaj) returned last week exhausted, but rejoicing over a victorious week of serving in Akot, South Sudan. Despite extreme heat and the delay of arrival…
Just Add Water In the midst of a terrible crop failure and shortage of food, Women of Hope, have a bountiful garden. The ladies ministry of Akot Christian Ministries are able to produce food, when no one else can because of the ability to irrigate. God has provided a powered pump on the ACM compound….
No Christmas Tree? No Problem. New believers in Akot celebrate Christmas their own way, a candlelight service without candles. All the churches in Akot were invited to a 24 hour worship service at Akot Christian Ministries compound, beginning at dusk on Christmas eve. A large crowd heard a Christmas message from one of our pastors, then…
