South Sudan Recap

It has been a while since we last updated the blog. Today marks our fourth day in Adjumani after a week in St Bartholomew’s- South Sudan. We traveled using the new IWASSRU land cruiser to Jale- Sudan border. It was impossible to cross the border with the vehicle because it is not yet registered. We had to connect with another vehicle from the border to Adjumani which was a pretty good trip.

We have had a tremendous time in Sudan with the children and the staff. On Sunday we went with all the staff and the children to the prison where we worshiped with the inmates. Jeremy preached about God's love for his people from the book of 1 John 3:1 and gave a story about Hosea. When we go astray, God's love is so great that he always tries to bring us in his family. It does not matter how many times he has to do that. Several people got saved that day majority being the inmates. One of the inmates, Charles Abi has siblings in Amazing grace and Kampala house. Leisha bought some few supplies for him.

We also visited the health department of Kajo Keji county and we wanted to know the situation with the leprosy program. We asked one of the official several questions about the program and we learned that the program does not exist or recognized and there is no clue when the government will start the program. It only exists in Juba and not Kajo Keji. It so sad that the program does not exist in Kajo Keji when it’s the most affected place overall. The big question is, should we wait for the government to come in and help? No! We have to continue advocating for this people through praying for the, providing for them, love them, visit them and care for them. Lexie one of our team member spent time with Mary Poni who is leaving with Leprosy. She lives in a small tent donated by UNHCR close to a church.

Yesterday was a thanks giving day and I should say happy thanks giving to all of you.I am sure that this is not an African day, but we had a chance to enjoy it. We were invited by some friends and honestly we enjoyed the food that they had prepared. At least Lexi,Leisha and Jeremy felt at home having almost the same food you have during the thanks giving day.

We are leaving for Kampala this Monday and we are hoping that we don't get stuck for six hours like the other time we first came in. Pray for the Warner team as they are almost through with the trip.