The Malual Kon Church of Christ...

This video is a bit longer than the short greetings I have posted recently - about 6 minutes. It is about a year since I filmed it, and within a couple of weeks a flood brought about the inevitable collapse of the church building which you will see. Only a few days ago Philip told me his congregation is still meeting under the tree where it began ten years earlier. Minutes before filming I met a member of the church who pointed to where her husband had been killed by the militia. I dont know how many people lost their lives on this church property - but their relatives and neighbours keep coming together to pray. This video brings back memories which are both inspirational and heart-breaking.

A greeting from Pastor Ronald Ruay...

I've just checked my journal, and it was a year ago today that I first met Ruay and his sister Ang'er in Aweil Town. For the remarkable story of our meeting, click on Ruay's link under "Labels" on the side bar and go to the last two articles.

I continue to chat with Ruay regularly as we plan our work together. But instead of me telling you about it, you can hear his message first hand. I filmed this at Mother Adut's home near the end of our visit in July last year.

A message from Yournew Wol...

I filmed this greeting from Pastor Yournew Wol in Malek Alel, Aweil South in July last year. The building is the Aweil Bible College which has been instrumental in the development of leaders in the church, government and community. Yournew Wol has been instrumental in establishing churches throughout the Aweil region, as well as in Nairobi and the Kakuma Refugee Camp on the Kenyan border. He is a gracious and wise leader, and deeply loved by his community.

A greeting from Ang'er...

Here is a message from my sister Ang'er, taken in Aweil last year. She had just returned from Canada where she completed a degree in community health. Ang'er works passionately for her community under very difficult conditions. Currently she has an educational role with young women addressing issues of health and sanitation. In addition to her other responsibilities with government and church she is the key person I consult with in regard to medical projects in Aweil and is a key leader in our partnership.

Please support Ang'er with your prayers.