Awesome Testimony

A Testimony from Sabet Today!

March 11, 2010

Matoch’s father came to the compound today so  he can talk to his family using my telephone.  He came with two other men.   I called Stacie, one of our missionaries here for a year, who was at Kijabe Hospital with Matoch and his other.  The evidence to see the joy in Matoch’s father’s face was very clear that after 12 days, he was so happy to speak with his son whom he couldn’t believe was still alive.!!

 
The real blessing came afterward when we started talking about my family and who Stacie was.  I explained she is a very good friend which is helping their son at the hospital.  I showed him the emails Suzy had sent with the pictures and we started talking about Jed and asked about how many kids I have, so I answered him.  He then asked me how many cows I paid for Suzy (typical sudanese disscussion) I said  none, not that she is valuless, but it’s the love we have that  allows us to to be in a covenant.  I began to share about God’s love  for everyone, John 3 :16 and Roman 5:8 and the gift of God is free  for all. We talking about how Christians show that love but like Suzy and Stacie leaving their homes and coming to Sudan to share this Good News with us.  I tell you I could see Matoch’s father looking and God working  in his heart.
 
We continued to talk about how many Dinka people are dying because of cows,  as they were listening they were nodding in agreement.  I started to tell them how many friends in the US, brothers and sisters in Christ are praying for us and doing more, like helping his son to be treated. All because they believe in the free love of God.  I explained it is for that reason people like my wife left her people to come and  live with me in Sudan, because of Christ and what He did  her for her.  The same goes for Stacie,  I shared that with them. I shared how these people don’t buy their wives with cows, and I intend to do the same with my daughters. I told them love is the better way.  I asked them if they wanted to except the Lord Jesus as Savior and trust Him and to my suprise they agreed and were very sure they wanted to except HIm as their personal Lord and Savior. I immediately prayed and asked them to pray each on on his own words and that’s what they did exactly ! What a joy to see what the ending of this story of Matoch has come to.
 
I am overjoyed with the Light that has shone down on them, all three of them Matoch’s father and his two uncles.  Then Matoch’s father asked me if he could give us Matoch so he can go to school and be far away from the cattle life.  He said he wants to sell two cows a year to pay for his school expenses.  This is culturally a miracle!!  I was delighted to see how he sees and agree with me the cow business is dangerous.  Now his son has a new life and he wants him to have nothing  to do with cows again.
 
So please pray for these brothers, that the Spirit of God would be on them and they would trust God and not retaliate this attack.  His father is called Malwag and the uncles are Mabior and Machol.
 
Tomorrow Matoch will be discharged, he does not need a second surgery and after a check up next week, he should be able to return to Sudan.  His Dad can’t wait to see him.
Thank you for praying and for these precious people.
 
Sabet Kuj
Tonj, Sudan

Nairobi….

I know  the Lord has us here for a reason…Matoch!  But Nairobi tests every part of my being and dealing with the trafffic, security etc is so hard without my husband here.  I miss him!!  I had a tough day today wishing I was in Sudan and praying the Lord would give me a content spirit to just be in His will,  which is to be in Nairobi right now.  Please pray for me and Sabet as we will be apart indefinitely.

Matoch doing well

A Picture Speaks a Thusand Words

March 08, 2010

What a transformation happening both on the outside and on the inside of Matoch.  Jed gave him this stuffed seal and Matoch adores it.  To see Matoch outside playing just one week after he was shot is a miracle by itself.  We serve a loving and faithful God who’s hand is never too short to save.  A second surgery is looking very unlikely, please keep praying. We will know by the end of this week if he will need one more operation and when he can expect to go home.

 

If you are led to assist with the expenses of Matoch’s surgery and recovery please click here to give online or mail a donation to our support address below. 

 

We are truly blessed to be in the position to tell Matoch about you all and how faithfully you are praying for him and helping him. 

Much love and thanks on his behalf,

Suzy

Matoch after Surgery

Thank You for Caring for Matoch

 

March 05, 2010

 

 

 

I also spoke to Sabet today, he asked for prayer for security, the east side of Tonj has also broken out in fighting between the army and civilians.  Over 20 people have been killed and the area is intense with retaliation against the army likely.  This happened over the last 2 days and people fear it is going to spill into Tonj town.  A village on the south side of Tonj completely abandoned their homes and moved to the town to avoid being hit by the cattle raiders.  Pray for our pastors, who finished term 3 of school today and five of them can’t return to their villages.

 
It has been less than one week since Matoch was shot in the face and so much has happened in such a short time period.  Thank you for praying for Matoch’s surgery on Wednesday.  The doctor said the surgery went really well and there was a chance only one surgery is necessary.  He may need a skin graft and this will  be confirmed in a few days.  They were able to close the wound with his existing tissue and skin, which was really a miracle.  Either way, he should be good to go home within 3 weeks.  We are so thankful for the good care he is receiving at Kijabe Mission Hospital. The doctors work so hard to provide low cost, quality treatment for needy patients.  We have been so encouraged and blessed by everyones emails and prayers.

 

If you are led to assist with the expenses of Matoch’s surgery and recovery please click here to give online or mail a donation to our support address below. Many thanks to everyone who has prayed and donated so far.
We praise the Lord for you standng with us in prayer. 

 

Love in Him,

Suzy

 

Update on Matoch’s Surgery

Update on Matoch’s Surgery

 

March 03, 2010

Sabet has asked for prayer for a 13 year old boy, also shot in the same incident last Saturday.  He came to us on Sunday and we took him to Wau.  He is doing well,  he was X-rayed, they have seen the bullets in his stomach and buttock.  He needs surgery for the removal of the bullets. They can do this operation in Wau but the problem is blood donation and cost.   Sabet is asking people to pray for the surgery to be successful, for a blood donor to be found and for the  money to pay for it.

 

 

 
Also, one of our pastors, Daniel  Machar, lost some members of his family and his house was burned in Ciuebet during these cattle raids.  They are also missing some family members, so he called Sabet and asked us to pray.
 
Lastly, Matoch went into surgery very late and so we did not get an update from the surgeon before he had to go into another surgery.  They were operating  a total of six hours.  Thank you for praying and we will send another update tomorrow once we have more information.
 
If you are led to assist with the expenses of Matoch’s surgery and recovery please click here to give online or mail a donation to our support address below. Many thanks to everyone who has prayed

 

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