Bwanabob

12/21/2005

Dear Friends and Supporters,

We made it to Sudan and back safely, what a trip! I believe that God has truly had mercy on that country to allow peace which in turn has allowed missionaries to come and more help to arrive. God worked in us here in Turkana to lead myself and 6 Kenyan pastors to go and visit the work of our national missionary, Julius Gitau.

We drove from Lokichokio, the last village in Turkana where we have a church, to Chukudum. It was a trip of 130 miles, but on the GPS only 60 Nmi from Loki, it was like driving in a giant loop to get around mountains and gain access to the only passable road into the mountains. From Chukudum, we left the truck and hiked 15 miles up to an elevation of 6700 feet, yes it was a tough walk. Missionary Gitau was the first missionary into the area 3 years ago and our presence there was quite a novelty to the locals.

While there we felt completely safe among the local people, yes there were men carrying their machine guns, but the whole time I was there I never heard one shot or ever felt threatened by anyone. Most of the elders and government officials we met were glad we were there and told us they wanted us to be there to help change the hearts and minds of the people who have been so accustomed to war and hard living. The village where we did the most ministry was called Kauda, but we also ministered in Nagishot and Chukudum.

Our ministry was going hut to hut, slowly explaining the Gospel of Jesus Christ and inviting people to believe on Him. We invited people to come see the Jesus film in the evening to help them better understand why Jesus came to die for our sins. The response was wonderful. After the second day of going hut to hut and showing the Jesus Film we had about 100 people come forward to accept Jesus as their Savior! Please pray for the new believers there that they would grow in the Lord and allow Him to change their lives. While there we were so blessed to baptize three young men who accepted the Lord Jesus!

The local Christians carried all of the equipment to show the Jesus film. I was amazed! They just divided everything amongst themselves, generator, VCR, video projector, PA system, speakers, ect. put it on their heads and up the mountains they went. A couple of times they carried my back pack when they could tell I was nearly whipped. One evening while we were showing the film one of the men gave me his coat to keep warm. What servants of the Lord!

The land around Nagishot is very fertile, people have no trouble getting grain or growing tobacco. The greatest problem in the community is drunkenness, so pray that the Christians would live new lives and use the resources God has given them for His glory.

Please pray for us as we seek to spread the Gospel in that area. Missionary Gitau is our lead missionary in Sudan, but has asked I help them start a Bible Institute in Chukudum and build a church building/school house in Kauda.

Safety. I believe that security in the area of Chukudum in South Sudan is much better than even most areas of Kenya. The local SPLA commanders always wanted to know where we were going so they ensure our security, the local people told us that no one would cause trouble because everyone wanted missionaries and development. We slept in the huts of local people with our shoes outside, no shoes ever went missing. I left a pair of socks in one hut and when we came back to that place they gave me back my socks.

I have already planned a trip to go back to Sudan in March or April. We will take in the supplies to start the Bible Institute and whatever material I can get together to help build up at Kauda. Please pray for that country, our safety, the new Christians and that everyone will be able to hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus.

Thank you so much for your prayers and support,

In Christ, Bob Clark

P.S. If you meet any Senator or Representative thank them for our country’s efforts to bring peace to Sudan.