Bwanabob

8/3/2005

Dear Friends,

I’m sure most of you have heard that Dr. John Garang has died in a helicopter accident in southern Sudan. We would ask you to pray that the peace he helped to arrange with the Muslim government of the north of Sudan would hold. Our Missionary Gitau has seen many opportunities unfold in Sudan since the peace has been signed. We already have heard that the US Government has sent special envoys to encourage both sides to continue with the peace. Prayer is powerful and can keep the peace in place to allow us time to spread the Gospel to many who have never heard. Also, your voice is powerful. I believe that as Americans we do not fully appreciate how much influence our government has around the world. If you have the opportunity or would take the time to contact your Senator and communicate that you support our country’s efforts to keep the peace in place, I know the people of southern Sudan and Missionary Gitau would be very grateful for our concern as US Citizens.

We are doing well here in Lodwar. Edward came down with Malaria this week, he is either building a good resistance or we caught it early enough because he is recovering very well.

A funny side note about Vance, he is now getting big enough to go out and play with other children around. The names of some of the kids he plays with are Mohammed and Osama, they truly the are nice children. I was surprised yesterday by the way they were talking with other kids and using forceful language. I know that now in the US you could just expect even the smallest children to use hard language that they have picked up from TV, but here it is a bit different. One child was getting mad at another and said, “As sure as there is One God, my daddy will come get you!” So, some days we are glad that our kids aren’t exposed to things in the US and have playmates named Mohammed and Osama.

God bless you all and keep praying,

Bob Clark