Merry Christmas

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."     Romans 15:13

As you consider the great things God has done for you this year, we trust that you will be filled with joy and peace as you celebrate the birth of His Son, our Redeemer.

Today, South Sudan is in the midst of conflict.  Please join us in praying for peace. Reports coming out of South Sudan say the conflict is primarily between the Dinka and the Nuer people.   We know both Dinka and Nuer and we are very disappointed at this development.
ABC is reporting the uncovering of a mass grave by the UN in Bentiu, the capital of Unity State - 84 miles northwest of Leer where we stayed on our visit to Unity State during our months in South Sudan. They are saying that thousands have died thus far.
South Sudan is in a precarious situation; the infrastructure is little to non-existent, this conflict will have a great residual effect on the many who live a hand to mouth existence.

Do you remember meeting Matthew and his wife, Sarah on our visit to Unity State?  They are Nuer and live in Leer, very near the conflict. Please pray God's protection upon them. Pray that Matthew, the young men he is mentoring, and his church will allow the light of God's love and peace to shine through them to those around them in turmoil.
Click here to read the post about Leer and the Nuer people.

We do want to wish you a wonderful Christmas.  Share the love of Christ with someone today -- after all He is the reason we celebrate!

Merry Christmas.