Theological Education

This morning we had the joy of sending one of our friends back to GTC (Gideon Theological College) for his second term. He's pictured above from a couple years ago. After returning from the first term of his undergraduate program, he expressed interest in continuing on for a Master's Degree. For now, please pray that he'll study hard and not be too lonely. For the next 3 1/2 months, he'll be apart from his wife and 7 children. It's one of the difficulties of getting education here. Please pray that the political future would allow for ongoing programs such as these.

Bug Bite or Bar Fight?

So in our part of the country, we've got bees that sting and horse flies that bite. We've got mosquitoes bringing malaria and black flies that carry river blindness. And to top it all off, we've got an insect that emits a toxin that causes blistering on the skin. Looks pretty good on the face, eh? It's like a chemical burn and takes about a week to clear up.

The answer is: no, I didn't get into a fight. I just had an encounter with this little bug.

Playroom or Classroom?

This is the porch of our new house. It serves as our daughter's playroom and also as our classroom. During the last 4 weeks, we've been learning the Ganza language. Three times a week, we meet as a team and learn new nouns & verbs, animals & objects, and are building relationships in order to eventually present the Gospel. Even the baby knows some of the commands... like the one for "go to sleep". She will tip her head over (but has trouble closing her eyes and actually resting)! Please pray that we'll catch on quickly and begin communicating.

Travel in South Sudan

It's rainy season now, so travel becomes very complicated. On the way back from church a few weeks ago, we had to use the winch to pull the truck from a muddy hole. The roads get so bad that even tractors get stuck. But a few months ago during dry season, we took a trip and only had one flat tire (pictured above). It took 6 hours to travel approximately 90 km. On most roads in North America, that trip would've taken a little more than one hour.

The House is Finished

In mid June, the house was finished. After moving in, we were out of the country for 3.5 weeks. So now we're completely moved in and really enjoying our new place! Thanks again to all who provided to make it possible.