The country of Sudan puts its stamp in history, as the overwhelming majority vote was to split in two independent nations. These events deeply affect the lives of those that Safe Harbor has come to love and serve during several recent years of service in South Sudan. Please join us in praying for our loved ones during the reestablishment of the North and South, and that Safe Harbor would remain prepared to serve in this region in the uncertain days ahead.
At the heart of the African continent lies the largest country and one of the first regions in the world to ever hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Today we see this region continuing under intense civil turmoil and attack. Because of the recent secession of the South from the North of Sudan, it is reported first hand from our staff on the ground in Uganda that there have been rumors of war and everyone remains on alert.
Located miles from the border of Sudan, our history in North West Uganda was birthed out of the Southern Sudan civil war inthe mid-nineties whereby thousands of Sudanese flooded over the border into Uganda. Since then we have continued to serve the Southern Sudanese migrants who have remained in our area. Most recently, several children and their families have come over from Sudan in order to attend our school.
The turmoil of over 2 decades of civil war and the ghastly loss of an estimated 2 million people have certainly taken its toll on the country. God has already planted us in a strategic location to serve His people and if war breaks out, we desire to be ready for an influx of refugees and cross-border insecurity. We remain watchful and prayerful in preparation for what lies ahead, and we are excited to see God's Sovereign hand move as we His people continue in steadfast prayer.
Would you stand with us in watchfulness and prayer?
For more updated news information visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/search/news/sudan.