Waiting for Agum’s papers!

Recently we received communication regarding Agum’s process where we learnt that the U.S. government is asking for a proof of legal custody from at least 2 years prior to the adoption. We are grateful to be in the U.S., but on the other hand we miss our ministry, team and home in South Sudan. Sabet is in South Sudan now and spending time apart even for a short period of time is hard for a family like ours. God is faithful though. We continue to wait upon His timing and trust that what He has started, He is faithful to bring to completion.

Clinic!

We rejoice over the fact we have a team that is so gracious towards us. They are continuing with ministry even in our absence. We are receiving good reports from our team — some of the patients at the clinic are getting saved and counseled by Dr. Jono and the team at the clinic. It’s a great and very important point we emphasize — and that is the reason having the clinic in the first place, to harvest those lost souls. We rejoice over that as we are reminded heaven rejoices over one repented soul that come to the Lord. Dr. Jono is very encouraged to see the Lord Jesus healing physically and saving eternally people at the clinic.

James and Gabriel!

James is one of our community health workers and God’s grace has been so evident in his life. He was sharing with me how the Lord used him to bring his whole famly to the Lord when he went to visit with them over the Christmas break. James shared how the Lord started to burden his heart about his family and their salvation, knowing they worships idols and witch crafts. Knowing they were in dark place, he took Pastor Santino and called everybody to a meeting where pastor Santino shared the message of the gospel. Santino said it was James’ seriousness about the gospel that made them take to his sharing seriously and accept the invitation to accept Jesus and be baptized. James continues to show growth spiritually in our clinic and the church through serving.

On my way to Sudan, I was able to meet with Gabriel, one of our students in Kenya. I was encouraged very much talking to him. Now that he has been away from home and work for 2 years he can’t wait to finish and continue serving in the clinic in a new capacity, equipped and trained as a clinical officer.

Peace!

Peace talks in South Sudan looks hopeful. Another agreement deal was signed just few weeks ago to cease hostilities and by April both parties are supposed to come up with a unity government that will bring both sides to rule the country and hopefully put an end the turmoil this new nation has seen the past year. Please pray that this hopeful initiative will bring a lasting agreement that will hold and a true peace that is much needed will come out of it.

Board member Visit to Tonj!

I am very excited to have Ted Miyake, one of our boards members, visiting Tonj later month. Ted and I will be meeting with our staff and missionaries discussing the vision and strategies for this year. I am confident his visit will encourage our team in Sudan.

“Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful” – James 5:11

Prayer Requests

• Pray the obtaining of Agum’s legal custody papers prior to adoption
• Pray for Ted’s visit to be a blessed one
• Pray and praise for Macleod kids safety from scorpions and snakes