Serving the Persecuted Church in Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa
* Challenges
1. Fuel became one of our greatest obstacles … but we worked it out by sending a Team to
Juba (the capital). It cost 1,600 Pounds ($246) for fuel and 300 Pounds ($46) for transport,
totaling 1,900 Pounds ($292). The gov’t took control of the fuel in Torit and kept
managers from telling us when it arrived. Thus we decided not to waste time and went to
Juba instead. [Note: it’s a 6-9 hour road trip one way, depending on weather and road
conditions].
2. Another challenge was feeding the community since they started showing interest in
building the school. Some came from far away villages like Forohorere and Jevitali and
worked for more than six hours. Putting the sand, stones and bricks on the tractor and off-
loading is not easy work without food for strength.
3. Our previous builder updated his first quote and almost doubled his costs. We could not
partner with him. We got someone who we trust. He is doing the job right using available
resources.
Dear Bush Prayer Partners & Mama,
SUMMARY.
We collected stones, sand, water and bricks; we dug the foundation.
By Pastors Peter & Victor, compiled by Pastor Sunlight
Thanks, Pastor Victor, for the use of your 'office' to sleep at night
SOUTH SUDAN
Up-to-date Report from Pastors Peter & Victor on Zion Primary School, Angaim Village. I traveled there by motorbike as there’s no road. Three issues delayed the project:
1) no fuel in nearby Torit town to operate the tractor;
2) finding an honest builder; and
3) getting enough dollars into South Sudan. Due to the
devalued Pound, money wired isn’t worth much; and
there's no ATMs. Thus I hand-carried dollars into
Sudan to begin construction.
Pastors Victor & Peter; Headman David and me in Angaim Village. Headman David is a 'Subchief' over 5 Pyams or areas. He fully supports the school construction
* Progress this week
1. Digging the foundation of the school in Angaim by the builder and community.
2. There is a good connection among the three parties in the Team: the community, church
and builder working together for common goal … to benefit their own children.
3. One of the benefits is an opportunity to make Christ known to our community. We preach
the gospel to them when coming to work and during lunch time. We hope to change
ignorance of the gospel; the light is shining. Chief David (leader over 5 Phyams or areas)
is working hard with us.
Bible study at Angaim Church
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ANGAIM SCHOOL & NUBA MOUNTAINS
Opps! Bridge out! There is no road to the village - just a bush trail
“A church leader in Sudan told Open Doors, ‘Sometimes we forget all our needs and just say, oh people, please pray for us. Pray first of all that the church will be strengthened. Pray that people will faithfully share the gospel with others. Pray for peace in Sudan’.”
Open Doors Staff
“There is unity in the Construction Team: the Church, Community and the Builder. We are praying that this spirit of love … continues as the gospel continues to win souls…. The community has never been like this before, especially participating in Church activities since 2005 when we began the ministry. God has the power to change any situation….
“On a physical level, the people in Nuba might never win the battle against the GOS (Gov’t of North Sudan). But this war is as much a spiritual battle as it is physical. 'The aim of the GOS is not only to crush the people of Nuba physically, but it is also to break their spirit and destroy their faith. This spiritual battle is one the believers must not lose. In fact, it is only through the spiritual battle that they will be able to survive,' explains Open Doors.
Dear Friends of the Persecuted Church,
“The ongoing war in Sudan has been against civilians. Believers in the Nuba Mountains have been facing daily bombing of their homes, churches, schools, hospitals and crops. The secession of South Sudan from Sudan in 2011 caused immediate tension at the border, especially the Nuba Mountains, which are home to a large Christian community.
SOUTH SUDAN, NUBA MOUNTAINS
Report from Open Doors
Time to wash the dishes
North Sudan bombed South Cordovan displacing 1.4 million
“People in border areas fought for independence alongside their brothers in the South, but the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement only offered a poorly-defined process. The 2011 secession of South Sudan has not clarified their plight and there are rich oil reserves at stake in these regions.
“'The war in Sudan is a battle for … religious freedom. Since the start of the conflict, the civilian population in the Nuba Mountains of South Cordovan has been living in desperate conditions; fleeing from relentless bombing; living in foxholes and caves; limited access to food, water, medical care,” says Amnesty International. They estimate 1.4 million people are internally displaced.
“Dear Lord,
“We pray that You will reveal Yourself to those who do not ask for You: may You be found by those who do not seek You. To those nations that do not call on Your Name, may You say, ‘Here am I, here am I’.”
[Isaiah 65:1]
Morning tea at Angaim Village
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Village children's supper time
Civilians/children hiding in the Nuba Mountains
“The construction has started after a long wait for fuel in Torit. The builder [also called ‘Engineer’] is from Imorok, a nearby community west of Torit 30 km. He is ready to serve; his quote is good and honest. He has worked faithfully throughout his career with trustworthy men.
“To win this war, they need all the help they can get. These believers need us to show solidarity with them and to stand with them in prayer.
“The Builder started digging the foundation … with help from Angaim community. There are six workers and two from the community. The community is also helping to load stones, sand and transport bricks … across the river by barge.