The country votes in 8 days! Will South Sudan become it's own country? We are praying that is the case. Following are some thoughts from a recent ministry email Sabet sent out that describes the situation better than I could:
As many of you are aware, Sudan is about to make history with a new nation being born in less than 2 weeks! With over 40 years of civil war this country has had it's share of devastation, deprivation, destruction and deadly diseases. Many stated Sudan would never find peace but not only have we lived without war for the past 6 years we will have the opportunity to taste the long awaited freedom in just 10 days time when the country votes in the upcoming referendum. So far the registration process has been peaceful even with the return of thousands of displaced people coming from the North and other countries to return to their homeland and vote. More than 55,000 people have returned and reunited with loved ones. Over 1,000 of those are estimated to arrive in our area of Tonj during the next few days. This is one of the reasons we feel led to stay during the referendum process and serve our community. The general feel on the ground is one of calmness and nothing is expected to happen but we do have MAF and AIM AIR on stand-by as a precaution should we need to evacuate for any reasons.
We ask you to join us in prayer for this historic event that will take place on January 9th. Pray for peace in the voting, waiting for the announcement and the result. Pray for both governments of North and South and that God's will prevails for both these nations. We are excited for what 2011 holds for In Deed and Truth Ministries as we forget those things which are behind and reach forward to those things which are ahead, we press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
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