New Things in South Sudan

With the first months of rain the land is painted the richest green and the dry, barren world of South Sudan seems a memory. While the crops have still not grown beyond seedlings, your eyes can trace the horizon for its fresh beauty. At this time of year, there seems to be new life in everything. It seems as if even nature is responding to the promise that South Sudan will soon be the newest nation on earth. With just one week and six days to go until independence, the thought is on people's hearts. The school children are practicing their songs and the price of goats has risen as everyone wants to be prepared with something to feast on when the day comes.

Pray for:

1) Peace Over The New Nation
The schools are closing for a holiday over independence but the local government has not specified when they will open. The reason given is that they want to know that all has gone peacefully before they start again. Schools were a prime target during the war. And people are still not sure in their hearts that war will not come again. Already there have been militia clashes much further north in our state, so please plray.

2) Girls At Marol
Last year, in the church, girls started collectively collapsing, falling unconscious and shaking. This year it is happening at Marol. I am grateful to have a community of people to pray with about it, but please pray too.

3) The New Kenyan Teachers, and Gordon and Joyce
Keep them close in your thoughts and prayers. They are my heroes and they are strong as they face the challenges of life in South Sudan. They are making such a difference in Marol and are such a gift to us. I just really pray that God will keep speaking to them and giving them moments when they know with clarity that he wants them to be in Marol.