Christmas in Cush
“Mama, the man who built the idol temple 8 years back came to our Christmas service. He wants to be baptized,” exclaimed Peter, the Pastor who oversees the churches in Paloch. On Christmas Day many people were baptized, and several others made first professions of faith. Such amazing stories are being reported from the church […]
It’s Time to Give Praise
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; […]
Our Plenty Can Supply Their Needs
Most of the people on our Christmas list do not need or lack anything. However, there are many people in the world who have a tremendous lack of the basic necessities of life. Have you ever asked why God allows some to have more than they need, while others are suffering because of lack of […]
Global Hunger Sunday
This Sunday, October 14th is a day set aside to honor God by considering the enormous number of people suffering from lack of food in the world. “How can feeding people bring honor to God”, you ask? In the center of South Sudan, a nation with chronic food shortage, 750 primary students receive a nourishing […]
A Celebration of Lights
It was late Thursday afternoon, six days into installing solar power, lights, and plugs in the compound. The last problem was fixed and everything was working. One of the team members asked, “Can we have a celebration party?” “Absolutely!” was the answer … and the planning was on! Gabriel talked to all the helpers to […]
A Light in the Darkness
“Since the outbreak of conflict in 2013, South Sudan has been confronted with many challenges, particularly large population displacements, chronic hyperinflation, civil unrest and food insecurity.” (UNICEF South Sudan/2016/Rich) The already fragile education system has deteriorated significantly. According to a June 2018 article from Sudan Tribune, 2.2 million students have dropped out of school since […]